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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 for showcasing your offerings to our community.
Each vendor will be provided with a designated space, which includes a table and two chairs. Please note that electrical outlets may be limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Event Operating Hours: The MNO AGA Vendor Fair is scheduled to be open to the public during the following hours:
 
  • Friday, August 14 from 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m., during AGA Meeting hours.
  • Saturday, August 15 from 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m., during AGA Meeting hours.
  • Sunday, August 16 from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m., during AGA Meeting hours.
Due to limited space availability, we encourage early registration. Métis businesses, artists, and creators to apply by June 1.
 
Submit your Application
 
Please submit your application below:
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For further inquiries, please contact:
 
MNO Events Team
Email: vendorfair@metisnation.org
 
Thank you for your ongoing support and interest in the MNO Annual General Assembly 2026. We eagerly anticipate your participation and look forward to receiving your application.
 
FREE Pre-AGA Marketing Support
 
The MNO is pleased to partner with Métis-owned Advocate Strategies to provide free pre-AGA marketing support to eligible MNO host community (Region 2/Northern Lake Superior Historic Métis Community) citizen-owned businesses, including:
 
  • Professional custom logo design
  • Brand style guide with your custom colours and fonts
  • 1,000 complementary business cards
  • Custom table runner for your AGA vendor fair table
Space are limited! The application deadline is June 1, 2026 with application for the free pre-AGA marketing support accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Businesses in Region 2 are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure their marketing support is completed before the AGA. 
 
Cost: FREE for eligible Region 2 MNO citizen-owned businesses. Successful vendors will be required to submit a $200 refundable deposit to secure their table and participation in the pre-AGA marketing services program.
 
Eligibility:
  • Métis citizens of the Greenstone Métis Council, Superior North Shore Métis Council, and Thunder Bay and District Métis Council.
  • Product-selling businesses, service-based businesses, artists, and creators.
  • Pre-AGA marketing support is available to individuals who have not previously accessed this service.
All applicants are required to verify MNO citizenship.
 
For additional information regarding Advocate Strategies support, please contact 
Sarah Marusyk at sarah@metisadvisors.ca.