News & Events

MNO Advocates for Indigenous Data Sovereignty at Global Conference The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) took part in the Global Indigenous Data Sovereignty Conference, held from April 1–3, 2025, on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri (Canberra, Australia). The event brought together Indigenous Peoples from across the globe to celebrate successes and chart

Strengthening Indigenous Conservation  MNO’s Participation at the Canada-Mexico Partnership Virtual Dialogue The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) continues to play a leading role in advancing Indigenous-led conservation efforts. As part of this commitment, the MNO recently participated in the Canada-Mexico Partnership Virtual Dialogue on Indigenous-Led Conservation Programs, where it shared its innovative environmental initiatives and

MNO Releases Community Report on Mobility Disabilities The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has released its Community Report “Paths to Accessibility: Understanding the Needs of MNO Citizens Living with Mobility Disabilities.”Conducted in partnership with MNO Healing & Wellness, research partners and ICES, the report highlights what citizens shared about the challenges they face and how

2025 Youth Leadership Conference: Connecting Our Roots This year, the 9th Annual Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) will be held in person at The Water Tower Inn in Sault Ste. Marie. The conference will take place on Wednesday, August 13th (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) and Thursday, August 14th (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). The 2025

Seeking Expressions of Interest: South West Region (Region 9) Captain of the Hunt Liaison To: All MNO citizens From: Margaret Froh, Chief Captain of the Hunt The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) harvest, grounded in the exercise of Métis rights, provides food and medicine for Métis families and communities; acts as a catalyst for the

OTTAWA, ON – May 15th, 2025 – As the democratically elected, federally and provincially recognized Métis government representing Métis citizens and Métis communities in Ontario, the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) acknowledges the release of the 2025 Ontario Budget. The MNO remains committed to working in partnership with the Government of Ontario to advance priorities

With the swearing in of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) congratulates the newly sworn in federal cabinet, and specifically the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty on her appointment as Minister of Indigenous Services and the Honourable Rebecca Alty as Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. As the democratically elected, federally and provincially recognized government of Métis

Join us in North Bay for a special celebration of culture, community, and storytelling! On Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

MNO releases report on Métis Mental Health before and during COVID-19 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive study on the mental health and wellness of Métis citizens before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. This “What We Heard” report offers a unique, Métis-specific perspective on the mental

MNO contributes to the Métis Nation Species Field Guide at Calgary Gathering The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) joined the Métis National Council’s Land User Gathering on February 11-12, 2025, at the Calgary Zoo. The event brought together Métis knowledge holders to help shape the Métis Nation Species Field Guide, a culturally significant book series on