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Standing strong for Métis Rights Now known as “Powley Day”, September 19 celebrates the anniversary of the landmark Métis rights victory at the Supreme Court of Canada in R v Powley. As Métis, we are nation builders; we stand up and stand strong for the rights, respect and recognition of our families and communities. It

Marie-Louise Perron named MNO Volunteer of the Year 2021 Suzanne Rochon-Burnett Volunteer of the Year Award winner announced at the 28th MNO Annual General Assembly   Since 2006, the Suzanne Rochon-Burnett Volunteer of the Year Award has been presented to a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen who has made ongoing contributions to the MNO

Self-Government in Action: MNO prepares to hold 28th Annual General Assembly [OTTAWA, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021] The Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) 28th Annual General Assembly (AGA) is scheduled to take place virtually on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19, 2021. MNO President Margaret Froh will welcome leadership and Métis citizens from across Ontario

Your Vote Counts!   Prime Minister Trudeau has started the 2021 election campaign by requesting that the current legislative session be dissolved by the Governor General. The 43rd Parliament has come to an end and a writ of election has been issued by the chief electoral officer, officially starting the election campaign for the 44th

All MNO Citizens AGA Tea Time September 15, 2021, 7-9 PM REGISTER AT: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMucO6hqTMpHNI_qlOyyEexreBjijbWEMkw Prepare your favourite brew and connect with friends old and new at a virtual social evening on September 15, 2021! Don’t wait for the weekend, AGA festivities will begin Wednesday night with an “AGA Tea Time” social held via Zoom from 7 to

This summer Métis youth from across the province participated in two virtual summer camp programs to teach them how to enjoy and live off the land. The Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) summer Métis youth cultural camp, “Été”, ran from August 9 to 11, 2021 for kids in grade 10 to 12 and the “Métis

MNO Christmas Gift Program returns for 2021 As of September 15th, 2021 the MNO Early Learning Christmas Gift Program has reached its program capacity. We will no longer be accepting any new applications at this point. Thank you for your understanding. Following its success in last year, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited

MNO Trivia Night Thursday September 16, 2021   The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to announce a virtual Métis Trivia Night on Thursday September 16, 2021. This interactive one-hour event is full of Métis trivia, interactive games, teamwork, and fun! All are welcome! Participants will have the opportunity to win some exciting prize

Every year the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and Métis everywhere celebrate Powley Day on September 19. On that day in 2003 — for the first time — the courts recognized and affirmed the existence of the Métis right to harvest for food protected by Section 35 of the Constitution Act. The Powley Case set

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to announce we have reached another milestone with COVID-19 vaccine uptake in MNO citizens. As of August 22 2021, 80% of MNO citizens have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine! And 74% are fully vaccinated with two doses! MNO citizens are helping to make sure grandparents