News & Events

Region 9 Sash Left at the Kamloops Residential School Memorial to Honour the 215 Lives Lost The tragic news about the discovery of the 215 unmarked and unknown graves at the Kamloops Residential School has hit all Indigenous people hard.  It was not a surprise that these graves existed in Canada at the numerous Residential

KENORA —The Ontario government is providing $10 million to help support the identification, investigation, protection and commemoration of Indian Residential School burial sites across the province. The funding will also ensure that culturally appropriate, trauma-informed mental health supports are available for Indian Residential School survivors, their families and Indigenous communities. “Like all Ontarians, I was heartbroken

This MNO Citizen information session will preview the MNO’s Registry Review Report with a brief Q&A on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. This Zoom webinar will open at 7:55 pm, and the meeting will take place from 8:00 to 9:30 pm Eastern Time. All participants must have an MNO Citizenship number to register. Registration is required

A Pride Month message from MNO President Margaret Froh June is Pride Month. We recognize, celebrate, and stand together with our 2SLGBTQ+ Métis friends and family. We love and support you for exactly who you are.

MNO Citizen to “Shine” at Virtual Indigenous Music Festival   For nearly all her life, MNO Citizen Leah Belle has been a performer. Her passion for singing and song-writing began early, and she was taking vocal lessons and performing at school recitals at the age of six. Today Leah continues performing and creating music. Her

MNO Métis Child, Youth and Family Services Project Community Information Sessions: June 2021 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Child, Youth & Family Services Project Team hosted virtual engagement sessions for Citizens in Regions 2-9 in February and March 2021. The purpose of these sessions was for Citizens to inform the creation of a

Métis Early Learners Milestone Celebration Kits The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team is excited to announce the Métis Early Learners Milestone Celebration Kit! The MNO would like every Métis Early Learner that has graduated from pre-school and kindergarten to be recognized for their accomplishments. These Kits celebrate our young

June 8, 2021 (Surrey, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Ottawa) — The Presidents of the Métis Nation British Columbia, Métis Nation of Alberta, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan and Métis Nation of Ontario are calling for Clément Chartier to immediately remove himself from any and all public involvement with MNC and the Métis Nation. Four leaders that represent four governing members

MNO observed a moment of silence for the 215 lost children June 6 at 6pm The devastating revelations of Kamloops Indian Residential School tragedy has deeply saddened and disturbed our nation; reminding us of the lasting impact of intergenerational trauma and the vast reconciliation work still to be done. (See the MNO’s statement here) PCMNO Executive

Statement from Métis Nation of Ontario on recent revelations from Kamloops Indian Residential School   It was with great sadness to all across the Métis Nation of Ontario to hear of the tragic news from Kamloops, British Columbia, where Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation leaders have confirmed the bodies of 215 children were recently found