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Do you have a child between 0 and 12 or work with children in the early years and are looking for support and resources through the MNO? MNO’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Developmental Resource Consultant (DRC) is pleased to invite families and educators to attend a series of educational and interactive sessions. These sessions are geared towards those who want to enhance their understanding of their child’s developmental stages and learn skills to support their children who may be experiencing challenges.

Each Métis Early Learning Workshop focuses on a different theme. Topics to be discussed include navigating disability funding, school readiness, and introduction to special education.

The workshops will occur once a month on Thursday evenings, virtually over Zoom, between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM EST. Each workshop will include time for discussion with an ELCC Developmental Resource Consultant. Registered participants will receive an Agenda and Zoom link information one week before the workshop.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining this session, please complete the form at the link below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/76VW9YR

Once you have submitted the form, a link will be sent to the email provided before the session.

If you have any questions, please email the DRC team at DRCsupport@metisnation.org.

2026-2027 Early Learning Workshop Schedule

  • Date: Tuesday April 14, 2026 7-8PM
  • Registration Dates: March 30-April 10
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  • Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7 -8PM
  • Registration Dates: April 13 – April 22
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  • Date: September 22, 2026 7-8PM
  • Registration Dates: August 31- September 14 
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  • Date: October 6, 13, 20, 27,2026 & November 10,17, 2026 at 12-1PM
  • Registration Dates: Sept 8- Sept 22
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  • Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 7-8PM
  • Registration Dates: November 2- 16
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  • Date: February 9, 2027 7 -8PM
  • Registration Dates: Jan 11-25, 2027
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  • Date: March 23, 2027 7-8PM
  • Registration Dates: March 1-March 15
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  • Date: Tuesdays from May 5-July 7, 2027 at 10-10:45am
  • Registration Dates: April 7 -20 
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  • Date: Tuesdays from September 15-November 17, 2027 at 10-10:45am
  • Registration Dates: April 7 -20 
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Eligibility 

To be eligible for the Family Workshops, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • One parent/guardian or Grandparent must be a Métis Nation of Ontario citizen eligible for direct benefits under MNO Policy #2021-001: Eligibility for Direct Benefits Programs and Services Policy.
  • Have at least one child or grandchild between 0-12 years old.
  • Ability to access the internet and have a device to connect to Zoom.