News & Events

MNO joins global conversations on Indigenous cancer care Indigenous leaders, researchers, clinicians, advocates, patients, survivors, and whānau (family) from around the world gathered in New Zealand for the World Indigenous Cancer Conference, held at the Due Drops Events Centre in Manukau. Representing the Métis Nation of Ontario were Provincial Secretary of Health, Wellbeing and Seniors

AGA Vendor Fair Information The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) extends a warm invitation to vendors, corporations, and non-profit organizations to join us at our upcoming Vendor Fair, in conjunction with the MNO’s Annual General Assembly. Date: August 14–16, 2026 Location: Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, Ontario We welcome your participation in this exciting event, providing a platform

MNO Solar Panel Program returning for 2026 The Métis Nation of Ontario’s Solar Panel Program is returning for 2026, with applications opening May 11 at noon.The program helps eligible MNO citizens reduce household hydro costs and environmental impacts by supporting the installation of rooftop solar systems on their homes. Through the MNO-SPP, eligible citizens may receive

Shape the future of Métis child, youth, and family services The Métis Nation Council (MNC), in partnership with Edified Projects Inc., are running an important survey about how our communities care for children. For generations, Métis families have relied on kinship and community relationships to raise and support children. Today, many Métis families continue to practice these forms

Métis Nation of Ontario on The Right Honourable Mary Simon’s retirement A message from President Margaret Froh: On behalf of the entire Métis Nation of Ontario, I want to offer our sincerest thanks to The Right Honourable Mary Simon for her five years of dedicated service as Canada’s Governor General. As Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General,

MNO Métis Youth Virtual Camp – Sewing At Its Finest The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is thrilled to introduce a new virtual camp series for youth aged 11-14. The MNO’s Culture and Way of Life and Early Learning and Child Care teams would like to invite Métis youth to apply to the first youth

Strengthening Métis-led housing through national collaboration The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) took part in the Métis Housing Solutions Workshop, contributing to national discussions on Métis-led housing approaches from March 24–25, 2026. The two-day workshop hosted by the Métis National Council (MNC) brought together staff and leadership from Métis governments, federal partners, and housing experts to

Building stronger supports for Métis youth and families The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) continued its work to strengthen supports for Métis families and youth through a series of meetings and site visits in Thunder Bay. MNO President Margaret Froh, CEO Dale LeClair, Provincial Secretary Mitch Case, Provincial Secretary Kathleen Anderson, and Director of Education and

Attend a virtual learning session on the Métis Experience in Residential Schools Research Project A 2012 report by The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada identified that the Métis experience in Residential Schools has been largely overlooked, and that many stories remain untold. The Métis Experience in Residential Schools Research Project (MERSRP), led by the

Upcoming PCMNO Meeting – Monday, April 27, 2026 All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are invited to observe the next business meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). The PCMNO meeting will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).  The