News & Events

[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

Métis Vacci-Nation: COVID-19 vaccine uptake in MNO citizens 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 July 11, 2021, 76% of MNO citizens have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine! And 59% are fully vaccinated with two doses!

Inviting All MNO Citizens to an Online Town Hall The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is inviting all Citizens to participate in a series of online information and consultation meetings that will be held throughout the Summer of 2021 on the recently released MNO Registry Review Final Report. In October 2017, the Provisional Council of

PCMNO Meeting Held May 28 On Friday May 28, the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) met via Zoom for a full day of updates and discussions focused on the release of the Registry Report, a review of the draft Métis Rules of Order and Code of Conduct, legal and self-government updates,

The MNO Virtual Mobile Registry is back! This time aimed at helping MNO citizens get their children registered. The MNO Registry team is happy to book a virtual appointment with you, either by Zoom (videoconferencing) or by phone. Appointments will be made available from July 26th to 30th, 2021 between 11AM and 7PM (eastern time)

The MNO is mourning the loss of Métis Veteran and Guy Lafrenière who passed away on June 21, 2021 at the age of 96. Born in Swan Lake, Manitoba Guy served during the Second World War. Guy was honoured for his wartime contributions in Ottawa on November 8, 2019. According to Guy’s family he was very

Summer Outdoor Safety Series Virtual Métis Early Learning Camp   Summer is here –which means many of us will be venturing outdoors for some fun in the sun! The Virtual Métis Early Learning Camp will be offering a Summer Outdoor Safety Series for Métis early learners between the ages of three (3) and twelve (12),