The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team is excited to announce the launch of our Early Learning and Child Care S.T.E.M Kit. The kit has been developed to help Métis children engage in activities in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The Early Learning STEM kit focuses on hands-on learning with real-world applications, to help children develop a variety of skill sets, including creativity, exploration and problem solving.
A STEM resource guide is included within each STEM kit, to connect each activity to Métis culture and way of life, and to encourage further exploration of activities. The goal of the STEM kit is to encourage children to engage in each activity, while learning and gaining a better understanding of their Métis culture and way of life.
All Métis families are welcome to submit ONE application per family if they meet the following criteria:
• One Parent, Legal Guardian, or Child must be a Métis Nation of Ontario Citizen and must reside in Ontario.
o Proof of Métis Nation of Ontario citizenship will be required when completing the application.
• Have at least one child between the ages of 3-12 years
o Proof of age will be required when completing the application. However, only ONE of the following is needed: MNO Citizenship card, birth certificate, or passport.
• Applicants must reside at the same address as the child(ren) they are applying for.
The STEM Kit is limited to the first 500 applicants who meet all program parameters. Please note: only ONE application per family will be approved. Our STEM Kit has a limited capacity of 500 kits. Only approved applications will receive a confirmation email.
Successful applicants will receive a STEM Kit at the time of distribution. Please allow sufficient time for processing and shipping. Shipping and delivery times will vary. Estimated shipping times are between 10-12 weeks.
The application will remain open until January 27th, 2023 at 4:30 pm. Please Note: Registration will be closed and taken offline early should the program reach full capacity before January 27th, 2023.
All questions regarding the program can be forwarded to elccevents@metisnation.org