The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to offer a Virtual Winter Camp for Métis Early Learners over four evenings in November and December, 2023. The Virtual Winter Camp is open to Métis early learners between the ages of 3-12 years.
Hosted by the MNO Early Learning and Child Care team, the camp participants will engage in play-based, hands-on learning, and experience some Métis traditional knowledge and way of life. The Virtual Winter Camp features guided and self-guided activities.
Registered families will attend multiple virtual sessions to meet their peers, ask questions, and engage in meaningful learning discussions.
Sessions will run for one hour from 6:00-7:00 PM (all time Eastern Standard) for all ages. Extended learning opportunities will be available for older participants for an additional thirty minutes after each session. Families applying for the Winter Virtual Camp must attend all four sessions.
Camp Schedule:
1. Winter Travel: How Animals Move: Learning Snares and Knots
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – 6:00 to 7 pm
2. Harvesting: Processing Rabbit for Stew/Roasting
Wednesday, November 22, 2023- 6:00 to 7 pm
3. Traditional Games: Make your own Paper Weave Basket
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – 6:00 to 7 pm
4. Family Time and Music: Make a Family Unity Blanket while enjoying Métis Music
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – 6:00 to 7 pm
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• One parent or child must be a Métis Nation of Ontario citizen and must reside in Ontario
• Have at least one child between the ages of 3 years-12 years and one parent/guardian present and participating during the workshop
• Ability to access the internet and have a device to connect to Zoom
• Interested in learning about Métis history and culture from an early learning perspective
• Willing to participate in a digital environment
Selected families will receive one kit per family and have any required materials for all camp sessions supplied to them. The MNO ELCC program will pay for any additional items needed.
Families can apply for the Winter Virtual Camp from October 24 to October 27, 2023.
Please Note: Registration will be closed and taken offline early should the program reach capacity before October 27, 2023. The Winter Virtual Camp has limited capacity; only approved applications will receive a confirmation email.
The application can be found at the link here.
Please get in touch with ELCC Camp Developer Jennifer McFarlane with any questions: jenniferm@metisnation.org