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Métis artists invited to showcase work at the OLA’s “Gathering Place”   The Legislative Assembly of Ontario (OLA) is putting out a call for Indigenous artists interested in contributing to the collections of artworks housed in its Gathering Place exhibition space. Launched in 2016, the Gathering Place showcases the diverse works of Indigenous artists living

28th MNO Annual General AssemblySeptember 18-19, 2021  The Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce that the 28th MNO Annual General Assembly (AGA) will take place September 18-19, 2021! Click here to be taken to the 2021 AGA Registration page. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of MNO citizens, families and communities during the ongoing

Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council Tea Series Tuesday Aug 10, 2021 @ 7PM ET   This month we have invited the Métis Nation of Ontario Summer Youth Program to connect with young people through the art of storytelling. Participants can participate in hearing and discussing stories about Métis culture at the August 10 Tea

MNO announces Mitigating Risks for Isolated Families (MRIF) workshops   Application Deadline: Monday, August 23, 2021 Program Start Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 @ 11AM The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to invite all MNO citizens to take part in our Mitigating Risks for Isolated Families (MRIF) workshop. This virtual workshop is designed

Campfire Story-Telling Early Learning Family Social Métis Nation of Ontario Early Learning and Child Care August 21, 2021 Deadline to apply: August 6, 2021   Campfires and story-telling go together like marshmallows and graham crackers. While we wish we could see s’more of you in person this summer, we hope you’ll join us at the

Statement by Métis Governments Regarding Litigation with MNC   July 26, 2021 – On July 20, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), with the support of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA), Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MNS), and Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC), appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in its legal action against Clément

[July 22, 2021 – OTTAWA] On July 20th, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), with the support of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, and Métis Nation British Columbia, appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in its legal action against Clément Chartier. While its decision will be issued next week, the Court

Métis Nation of Ontario Summer Youth Program Métis Cultural Workshops 2021 Click here for a flyer for the 2021 MNO Summer Youth Program The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Summer Youth Program provides free, online, scheduled workshops over Zoom which give people of all ages the opportunity to engage with Métis culture and history through

DEADLINE EXTENDED Do you know an exceptional Métis woman in your community whose service and contributions deserve recognition? The Métis Nation of Ontario Women’s Council (MNOWC) is seeking nominations for both the 2020 and 2021 “Women Honouring Women” award! Winners will be announced at this year’s Annual General Assembly in September. The deadline for submissions

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is sad to announce the passing of Métis veteran and citizen Wilfred  Rochon. Wilfred served in the Canadian Army from 1944 to 1946. He was stationed in Vernon, British Columbia, with troops being prepared for an anticipated invasion of Japan. Shortly thereafter, American forces dropped two atomic bombs effectively