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A Métis Family’s Story Comes to Life for Young Readers “There’s a little piece of me in everything I write,” says Pat Skene as she shares the inspiration behind her new children’s book, One Beaded Earring. Released in the fall of 2025, the story is a personal and heartfelt tale for young readers about identity, memory,

A Season of Togetherness Métis Families Gather for Fall Family Camp Métis families from across Ontario gathered in early October for the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Fall Family Camp—a four-day celebration of culture, community, and outdoor adventure. Held at Camp Wanakita in Haliburton, the in-person event brought families together to connect, learn, and take part

Métis Recipe Callout: Share your Favourite Recipes Métis family that love cooking together—we want to hear from you! The Métis Nation of Ontario Early Learning and Child Care program is gathering family favourite recipes from Métis children and families to celebrate the joy of cooking, culture, and connection. Whether it’s bannock, berry jam, or a

Rideau Hall in Ottawa was the site of a moving ceremony led by Métis National Council President Victoria Pruden on September 29. A delegation of Métis residential school Survivors and Elders, including Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens June Smart and Joseph & Elsa Poitras, joined Indigenous leaders, health support workers, and members of the

Métis youth athlete Clark represented Northwestern Ontario at the 2025 Under 18 (U18) Indigenous Cup in Winnipeg (June 30–July 6), taking part in a national showcase of Indigenous football talent. Matson, a Métis Nation of Ontario citizen and student at Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute in Thunder Bay, was one of several young players selected

Métis Citizens trade sashes for shovels at Tree Planting event in the Soo Citizens from the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community (MNO Region 4) came together with the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority and REGEN for a tree planting event, combining community spirit with environmental stewardship to help stabilize a slope on conservation land. In late

Reminder for Families Approved for the Extracurricular Program The first receipt submission deadline is October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). Families must submit receipts covering at least 50% of their grant, and at least one activity must be included. Submissions that do not follow the guidelines will not be accepted. Families who miss this

Métis Early Learning Winter Family Culture Camp 2026 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites Métis families to join the upcoming Early Learning Winter Family Culture Camp, taking place January 29–February 1, 2026, at the Canadian Ecology Centre. The Winter Family Culture Camp offers a unique opportunity for Métis early learners aged 3 to 12,

Supporting Métis Families: Health Resources and Virtual Care Programs Introduced Métis Nation of Ontario Launches New Health Programs to Support Citizens The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has launched two new initiatives—the Health Resources Project and the Virtual Health Care Program—designed to improve access to care and address coverage gaps for Métis citizens across the

Métis Nation of Ontario Launches Health Programs for Its Citizens Across Ontario Federal investment in health and wellbeing of Métis families – supports new initiatives to improve care OCTOBER 9 – OTTAWA — The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has launched two new health programs as part of its growing self-government capacity. Funded by the