The Early Learning and Child Care Team is excited to offer a Fall Virtual Camp, running over three (3) evenings in December. The Métis Early Learning Virtual Fall Camp is open to Métis early learners between the ages of three (3) and twelve (12). The camp will provide participants with a foundational knowledge of harvested cooking, harvesting/hunting in the fall, and a virtual fall fair focusing on traditional Metis games. Children will engage in play-based, hands-on learning and have an opportunity to experience some traditional ways to connect to the land.
This camp will follow a structure that has both guided and self-guided features. Registered families will attend multiple virtual sessions to meet their peers, ask questions, and be engaged in meaningful learning discussions. Sessions will run for one (1) hour from 6:00-7:00 pm for all ages. Extended learning opportunities will be available for older participants for an additional thirty (30) minutes after each session. Families applying for the Fall camp are expected to attend all three sessions.
Fall Camp Schedule:
Fall Harvest Cooking
Thursday, December 1, 2022- 6:00-7:00 pm
Hunting/Harvesting
Thursday, December 8, 2022- 6:00-7:00 pm
Fall Fair (Metis games)
Thursday, December 15, 2022- 6:00-7:00 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 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 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 Fall Virtual Camp from October 24 to November 8, 2022.
Please Note: Registration will be closed and taken offline early should the program reach full capacity before November 4, 2022. The Fall Virtual Camp has a limited capacity; only approved applications will receive a confirmation email.
Click to apply for the Fall Virtual Camp
Please contact Ruth Quesnelle with any questions: ruthq@metisnation.org
A Merry Métis Christmas- Saturday December 3 @ 9AM – 4PM EST
Join us for some seasonal fun, enjoying the sights and tastes of the season! Whether learning how to make some baked goods (and enjoying those baked goods!) or participating in some traditional arts to celebrate the season, there is bound to be something for everyone! Add a little Métis spirit to your holiday season, while enjoying your community and practicing or learning some traditional skills!
Winter Wellness-Saturday December 10 @ 9AM – 12PM EST
As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, it is essential that we take good care of ourselves. In a cozy community setting, Métis youth will have the opportunity to build upon and share their wellness practices, bringing comfort, warmth, and joy to the winter season.
The Métis Nation of Ontario is excited to be hosting the Rendezvous: Winter Youth Way of Life Workshops virtually, through the Zoom platform, across the province this December. In order to receive the supplies for the workshops, all forms must be completed and participants must meet the following criteria.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
• Self-identify as Métis
• Enrolled and attending school within the province of Ontario
• In grades 7,8,9 (age 12-14)
• Provide a letter of support from a teacher/guidance counselor or Métis community council member and a letter of motivation
• Access to technology and reliable internet is required to participate in the workshops
To register please Click here. Application deadline: Sunday, November 13, 2022
A Merry Métis Christmas-Saturday November 26 @ 9AM – 4PM EST
Join us for some seasonal fun, enjoying the sights and tastes of the season! Whether learning how to make some baked goods (and enjoying those baked goods!) or participating in some traditional arts to celebrate the season, there is bound to be something for everyone! Add a little Métis spirit to your holiday season, while enjoying your community and practicing or learning some traditional skills!
The Métis Nation of Ontario is excited to be hosting the Iver: Winter Youth Way of Life Workshops virtually, through the Zoom platform, across the province this November. In order to receive the supplies for the workshops, all forms must be completed, and participants must meet the following criteria.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
• Self-identify as Métis
• Enrolled and attending high school within the province of Ontario
• In grades 10, 11, 12 (age 15-18)
• Provide a letter of support from a teacher/guidance counselor or Métis community council member and a letter of motivation
• Access to technology and reliable internet is required to participate in the workshops
To register please Click Here. The Application deadline is Sunday, November 6, 2022.