News & Events

The Métis Nation of Ontario extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Albertine Roussin who passed away July 16 in Dryden, Ontario at the age of 104. The fifth of 14 children, Albertine was born in Ste Amelie, MB. Albertine was predeceased by her husband Wilfred Sr. and is survived by sons;

Alicia Blore, an MNO citizen and staff member, claimed first place at the 2021 fiddling championship at this year’s virtual “Back to Batoche Days” event. Hosted by the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN-S), the three-day gathering ran from July 22-25, 2021 as a live-streamed event and featured a variety of digital spaces for users to browse, learn

Its #ThrowbackThursday! The MNO’s 28th Annual General Assembly is only a few weeks away! To ensure the safety and wellbeing of MNO citizens, families and communities, this year’s AGA will once again be held virtually. So, until we can gather in person again, we are taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting some AGAs

MNO’s “first employee” Rose Ann Cormier retires   After 26 years of dedicated service to the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), Rose Ann Cormier, Regional Operations Manager and a pillar of the MNO Housing Branch and infinity Property Services (IPS), is retiring. In her time spent with the MNO, Rose Ann has built both a

AGA 2021 Virtual Trade Show The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is now accepting applications from Métis artisans, vendors and non-profits for our virtual trade show being held in conjunction with the MNO’s Annual General Assembly September 18-19, 2021. Give your small business the exposure it deserves by applying as a vendor for this year’s

Meditation Mornings and Active Afternoons Join us for an 8-week virtual Morning Meditation Series. Guest presenters Ryan Mitchell & Kim Taylor will provide us with eight meditation classes (4 with each facilitator). Meditation Mornings will be held on Tuesdays @ 9:30 AM ET (45 mins) August 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28 and

!! Please be advised that program registration is currently full. No further applications will be accepted at this time. !! Healing Our Spirits –Reconnecting Through Music Click here for a poster on Healing Our Spirits – Reconnecting Through Music The Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites MNO citizens to pick up a bow and fiddle

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