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Play 101: A family workshop on the importance of play in early childhood Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 7–8p.m. EDT Registration Period: April 13–April 22, 2026 Are you ready to learn more about play in the early years? Join us at our workshop and get ready to unleash the power of play! Imagine a child’s

MNO Representatives Participate in Cultural Safety Engagement with Otipemisiwak Métis Government MNO representatives were honoured to attend a recent Promoting & Increasing Cultural Safety (PICS) engagement gathering hosted online by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Consultation Department. PICS program was implemented as a means to learn from Citizens directly on how to better the cultural safety

Emergency Housing Repair Program returns for 2026 The Emergency Repair Program (ERP) is now open. Eligible Métis citizen homeowners can apply for support with urgent health and safety repairs from April 7, 2026, until December 11, 2026, dependent on funding availability. The Emergency Repair Program provides eligible homeowners with access to a one-time forgivable loan

Virtual Program Series: Parent-Child Mother Goose Virtual Program Series: Parent-Child Mother Goose 10–Week Program: May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & July 7, 2026 | 10:00 – 10:45AM EDT Registration Period: April 7–20, 2026 Enjoy a fun, interactive bonding experience with your little ones through stories, rhymes, and songs that

One application for MNO ELCC programs and services now open The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Program is now accepting applications for four key supports through a single application for the 2026–2027 program year. Through the One Application, families can apply for: Extracurricular Support Christmas Gift Program Back-to-School Program

Early Learning spring virtual camp: Family Game Night! Looking for a fun, interactive way to connect as a family this spring? Join the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Spring Virtual Camp for Family Game Night—a three-evening experience featuring hands-on, play-based activities using do-it-yourself dice games. Designed for Métis families with children aged 0–12, the sessions encourage connection,

Full steam ahead: let’s get ready for kindergarten! The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team is inviting families to take part in an upcoming virtual workshop designed to support children preparing for kindergarten. Kindergarten: Full Steam AheadTuesday, April 14, 20267:00 to 8:30 p.m. EST Starting kindergarten is an important milestone for

Attend a virtual presentation on the Métis Experience in Residential Schools Research Project Findings reported in a 2012 report issued by The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada stated that the Métis experience of Residential Schooling has been overlooked and that many stories remain untold. The Métis Experience in Residential Schools Research Project (MERSRP), led

Land-based learning highlighted at 7th Annual MNO Early Learning and Child Care Conference Educators, knowledge holders, and community leaders from across Ontario gathered in March for the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Conference, a three-day event exploring the role of nature and land-based learning in early childhood education. The conference

Métis filmmaker reflects on culture and career as new film hits festival circuit Métis filmmaker Trevor Cameron has spent more than two decades telling stories through film and television. From children’s programming and documentaries to supernatural thrillers, his work blends entertainment with deeper explorations of history, culture, and identity. Now based in Toronto, Cameron’s journey