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MNO to Host Province-Wide Sharing Circles to Address Suicide Prevention Through Cultural Lens

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is holding in-person sharing circles across the province to gather its citizens’ cultural perspectives on suicide and explore effective ways to support those contemplating ending their life. Share your voice and help shape a culturally informed approach to supporting Métis community members.

Please note, these circles are not intended for individuals to share personal or family mental health experiences but to invite conversations exploring Métis perspectives on how to support community members who are struggling.

We invite all MNO Citizens who are 18 years of age or older to consider participating. If you’re interested, please follow the link below to find more information about the study and how to register.

A $200 honorarium and lunch will be provided to all participants who attend the circles as a form of gratitude and appreciation for their participation. These engagement sessions are expected to take up to 5 hours, inclusive of lunch and short, hourly breaks.

  • Region 7, Midland, August 6, 2025, 9:30-3:30
  • Region 6, Ottawa, August 9, 2025, 9:30-3:30
  • Region 3, Timmins, August 26, 2025, 9:30-3:30 (Registration deadline – Thursday, August 21)
  • South West Region (Region 9), Brantford, September 6, 2025, 9:30-3:30 (Registration deadline – Tuesday, September 2)
  • Region 4, Sault Ste. Marie, September 13, 2025, 9:30-3:30 (Registration deadline – Monday, September 8)
  • Region 8, Toronto, September 17, 2025, 9:30-3:30 (Registration deadline – Monday, September 15)
  • Region 2, Thunder Bay, September 23, 2025, 9:30-3:30 (Registration deadline – Tuesday, September 16)
  • Region 5, Sudbury, September 27, 2025, 9:30-3:30 (Registration deadline – Tuesday, September 23)
  • Region 1, Kenora, October 4, 2025, 9:30-3:30 (Registration deadline – Tuesday, September 30)

Interested citizens can visit the following link to register for a session and access the content form and screening survey: Click Here.

Please continue to monitor the website and MNO social media pages for upcoming dates.

If you are thinking about suicide, or worried about someone you know, call or text 9-8-8 anytime for support. Whatever you are going through, you are not alone.

The Hope for Wellness Helpline is also available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: hopeforwellness.ca | 1-855-242-3310

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Hotline and Hope for Wellness are funded by the Government of Canada.

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