The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team are excited to announce that in the spirit of the upcoming season, a Christmas initiative has been developed! The MNO would like every Métis early learner to feel the spirit of the season during these unprecedented times through a jolly Christmas program: Surprise Toy Drive. This program is a gift from the MNO to our citizens this holiday season and will therefore not be dependent on financial need.
Parents with early learners between the ages of birth and twelve (12) will receive a pre-wrapped, developmentally appropriate gift in their chosen area of interest.
All Métis families are welcome to submit ONE application per family for the Surprise Toy Drive. This program is a gift from the MNO to our citizens and is not be dependent on financial need. This program will be available for children/families who meet the following criteria:
- One Parent/Guardian or child(ren) must be a Métis Nation of Ontario Citizen and must permanently reside in Ontario
- Proof of citizenship will be required when completing the application: MNO Citizenship card or validated letter from MNO Registry
- Have at least one child between the ages of 0-12
- Proof of age will be required when completing the application: MNO Citizenship card, birth certificate, or passport
- If you have a child between the ages of 13-18 with a special need, we encourage you to apply for this program to receive a toy that is developmentally targeted for 0-12 years of age
- Reside at the same address as the child(ren) who are applying
Surprise ToyDrive
Parents with early learners between the ages of birth and twelve (12) will receive a pre-wrapped, developmentally appropriate gift in their chosen area of interest.
Within the application, there will also be an option for your little one(s) to receive a letter from Santa! All you will have to do is attach a photocopy of their letter, and a response will be included with the wrapped present.
Applications will be accepted until November 17, 2020 to ensure every child receives a gift before Christmas and can be found at this link: https://metisnation.smapply.io/prog/mno_early_learning_christmas_gift_initiative.
Posted on October 21, 2020