The Back to School Program provides supplies to help ease the return to school. Each program includes essential school items, including a back pack, Kleenex, neck gaiter, mini ice pack, Thermos lunch bag, funtainer, Thermos vacuum food jar, utensil set, Thermos water bottle, Crayola pencil crayons, Crayola washable markers, pencils, white pencil eraser, 2 hole sharpener, pencil grip, pencil case, children’s scissors, microfibre cloth, and a Walmart gift card.
For the child to be eligible, they must meet the below criteria:
- One parent, legal guardian, or child must be a Métis Nation of Ontario citizen eligible for direct benefits.
- Proof of Métis Nation of Ontario citizenship will be required when completing the application.
- Must reside in Ontario.
- Must be between the ages of 3 (born in 2019 and entering Junior Kindergarten) and 12 (must be entering grade 6 and be no older than 12 years old at the time of application).
Other Considerations:
- Please note that there are no substitutions of items.
- Physical addresses will be required for delivery as the program is shipped through Purolator and does not deliver to P.O. boxes.
The program will be ready for distribution at the beginning of September. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the Back to School Program to be delivered. To sign up to receive your Back to School Program, please apply using the following:
The application period will be open July 4th, 2023, 8:30 am – July 18th, 2023, 4:30 pm EST. Please note: The application will remain open until the program reaches full capacity. Registration will be closed and taken offline when the program reaches full capacity.
If you require any more information, please contact elccevents@metisnation.org
To learn about other programs and services that may be able you to support you and your family, please contact One MNO at 1-800-263-4889 x7 or contactus@metisnation.org.