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OTTAWA – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dale LeClair as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 7, 2025. A proud Métis leader with deep roots in Métis and First Nations governance, Dale brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience advancing Indigenous priorities at the national, provincial,

MNO Announces the Return of the Métis Babysitters Club Program REGISTER The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is proud to announce the return of the Métis Babysitters Club Program for 2025 — a unique and enriching opportunity for Métis youth to gain valuable life and career skills while connecting with their culture.This program is designed

Métis Nation of Ontario Celebrates Coronation Medal Recipients in Tour Across the Province Alicia Blore Manitoba Métis Community, residing in Toronto Sharon Cadeau Georgian Bay Métis Community, residing in Shelburne Laura-Lee Kearns Georgian Bay Métis Community, residing in Whitby Amanda Rheaume Manitoba Métis Community, residing in Ottawa Jo Anne Young Illa a la Crosse Métis

Todd Ross Recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medal for Lifelong Advocacy and Service Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen, Canadian Forces veteran, and dedicated advocate Todd Ross has been honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of his significant contributions to Canada. The Coronation Medal is awarded to individuals who have

Red Lake Educator and MNO Citizen Tom Doherty Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal A huge congratulations to Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Region 1 Citizen Tom Doherty on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal! This honour, presented by Kenora MPP Eric Melillo on February 22, 2025, recognizes Tom’s incredible four decades of dedication to education

The Temiskaming Métis Community Council is pleased to share that one of their own Métis citizens, Darlene Bowen, was recognized with the King Charles lll Coronation Medal on March 29th. The presentation was delivered by local MPP John Vanthof, who praised Darlene for her dedication and compassion. He noted that Darlene not only leads—she steps

The Métis Nation of Ontario extends its warmest congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S). We offer our best wishes to President Glen McCallum on his re-election, and to the other MN–S elected officials and all Citizens who participated in this important exercise in Métis democracy. Elections are a powerful expression

Kindergarten: Full Steam Ahead Join Our Upcoming Métis Early Learning Workshop REGISTER The Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team at the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to invite families to our next virtual family workshop: “Kindergarten: Full Steam Ahead.” This session will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and

OTTAWA, ON – May 28th, 2025

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is deeply concerned about Bill 5, Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 and the potential threat it poses to Métis and First Nations rights in Ontario.

OTTAWA, ON – May 27th, 2025 – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) welcomes the commitments to reconciliation in the Government of Canada’s Speech from the Throne, delivered by His Majesty King Charles III. As the democratically elected, federally and provincially recognized government of Métis citizens and communities in Ontario, the MNO was heartened by