The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is seeking communities interested in hosting the 2025 and 2026 Annual General Assemblies (AGAs)! The Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario has set the following dates:
MNO Annual General Assembly 2025
Thursday, August 14 to Sunday, August 17, 2025
MNO Annual General Assembly 2024
Thursday, August 20 to Sunday, August 23, 2026
All interested MNO Community Councils are encouraged to consider submitting their Expression of Interest to host either AGA.
Expression of Interest Requirements:
- The name of the person who will be the key contact from the Council to liaise with MNO staff. Please include the contact information of the selected individual;
- A list of venues suitable to host AGA business meetings for approximately 400 people (arenas, halls, theatres, outdoor spaces that could accommodate a large tent with audio video, etc.) providing information about their capacity, availability and a ball-park rental cost;
- A list of accommodation options (including camping) available in your community indicating their locations and capacities;
- A plan for the look and feel of the host community on the Thursday night Presidents Welcome and Canoe Landing of the AGA;
- Options for other planned social events in your area (in the past, AGA’s planned social events included boat cruises, campfires, etc.);
- An indication of your Council’s volunteer capacity;
- If your council is applying to host in 2025 and is not chosen but would like to be considered for hosting in 2026, please forward your expression of interest.
For all applications, please forward your expression of interest, including a draft business plan to: JenniferPa@metisnation.org by May 15, 2024 @ 11:59 pm EST. Questions about this Call for Expressions of Interest can be directed to Jen St. Germain, Chief Strategy Officer, at JenniferS@metisnation.org.
JenniferPa@metisnation.org
by May 15, 2024 @ 11: