News & Events

Defend & Empower: Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop The MNO Community Wellbeing Branch is inviting citizens and community members to take part in Defend & Empower, a free virtual workshop focused on building confidence, awareness, and practical personal safety skills. Taking place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom, the

Métis Families Gather for the Inaugural Region 5 Rendezvous The Métis Nation of Ontario’s Region 5 hosted its first-ever Rendezvous on July 25, 2026, at Champlain Park in North Bay. The gathering brought Métis families from Mattawa, Sudbury, North Bay, and across the region together to reconnect and celebrate the Métis way of life. The

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 16, 2026  Métis Nation of Ontario Concludes Successful 33rd Annual General Assembly Historic resolutions on advancing MNO Constitution and Métis Self-Government pass with overwhelming support  Toronto, Ontario — Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) concluded its 33rd  Annual General Assembly (AGA) held in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) from August 13

Métis Nation of Ontario set to open 33rd Annual General Assembly following emergency relocation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2026 ETOBICOKE — The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) will open its 33rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) today, bringing Métis Citizens, youth, Elders and Knowledge Keepers together from across Ontario to conduct the business of the

Métis Experience in Residential Schools Research Project – Information Booth at the AGA A 2012 report by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada stated that Métis experiences in residential schools have been largely overlooked, and that many stories remain untold. The Métis Experience in Residential Schools Research Project (MERSRP), led by the Métis Nation of

MNO joins Métis governments and communities at Back to Batoche Each year, tens of thousands gather on the historic grounds of Batoche, Saskatchewan, for Back to Batoche, one of the Métis Nation’s most important cultural gatherings. The Métis Nation of Ontario joined Métis governments, citizens, families, veterans, and community members from across the Homeland to

Métis Youth Embrace the Summer Season through Land-Based Learning Nine Métis youth gathered at Awenda Provincial Park near Penetanguishene, Ontario, for the 2026 Summer Break Youth Culture Camp, a five-day experience from July 16–20 filled with hands-on workshops, land-based learning, and opportunities to connect with Métis culture and way of life. Penetanguishene holds deep significance for

July 31, 2026 The Métis Nation of Ontario continues to be deeply troubled by the devastating impact the wildfires have had on communities across Northern Ontario, a crisis our Citizens know all too well, and one that grows more severe every year as a direct consequence of climate change. This week, the MNO received information

Métis Nation of Ontario Announces New Justice and Legal Education Bursary Program A new grant from The Law Foundation of Ontario (the Foundation) will help Ontario Métis learners pursue law-related education and careers in Ontario’s legal and justice sectors. The funding, from the Foundation’s national Access to Justice Fund, will enable the Métis Nation of

MNO Advances Ontario Métis Priorities at National Status of Women Meeting On July 14 in Moncton, New Brunswick – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) participated in the Meeting of Indigenous Leaders and Representatives and Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women. The MNO joined the FPTI meeting with fellow governing member of the