The Housing & Infrastructure Branch has been working towards addressing the gap in housing by creating affordable rentals for Métis Citizens and Families in various regions across the province. 2023-2024 saw the completion of two major housing acquisitions for MNO.
Capital Projects
Region 4 (SSM):
Construction was completed on 20 townhouse-style two-bedroom affordable rental units in Sault Ste Marie, and is currently almost fully leased.
For more information or to inquire about potential rental opportunities and waitlists, please visit the Infinity Property Services Website.
Region 8 (York/Humber):
MNO purchased 6 condo-style units in the GTA (Humber) area, where affordable housing is also in low supply for Métis citizens. These 6 units are currently fully leased
For more information or to inquire about potential rental opportunities and waitlists, please visit the Infinity Property Services Website.
Region 7 (Midland):
Midland Métis Housing Project
The majority of civil works were completed in early 2024 for the Midland project, the site for 12 semi-detached and 2 detached affordable housing units that will make a unique Métis housing community in the heart of Midland. The project is currently in the Planning Phase, in which the MNO has engaged a Métis-owned Architectural Design firm. Construction of the homes is to begin in 2025.
Region 1 (Kenora):
Kenora Métis Housing Development
The Kenora development is currently in the planning process, to allow for a mixed use commercial and residential site of mixed rental units. The community and local authorities are pleased that the MNO are following processes to ensure the project meets the needs of the community at large. More to come…as this project is in the early initiation phases.
Infinity Property Services
The Housing & Infrastructure Branch engages a 3rd party that is dedicated to managing affordable housing properties. IPS specializes in affordable housing options for Indigenous communities on behalf of non-profit agencies. For more information on IPS services and to inquire about potential rental opportunities, please visit the Infinity Property Services Website.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Capital Projects division has launched two key affordable rental projects in Sault Ste. Marie and Toronto, with Métis citizens moving in starting in the fall of 2023. Plans are also underway for a property in Kenora, and civil works have been installed in Midland for 14 future affordable rental homes.
The timeline for new housing developments depends on the completion of housing needs assessments and reviews of potential locations. The MNO considers factors like access to transit, key resources (community centers, doctors, support services), and projected capital costs.
Locations are selected based on the 2021 Housing Needs Assessment, the MNO Household Survey, administrative program data, and regional housing and census data. The MNO prioritizes Kenora, Midland, Sault Ste. Marie, and the Greater Toronto Area for increasing affordable housing for Métis citizens.
You can find information on how to apply for housing on the Infinity Property Services website.
Infinity Property Services (IPS) maintains a waitlist for current rentals in Sault Ste. Marie and Toronto.
Priority is given to Métis citizens who can afford the rent, with additional priority for those fleeing domestic violence, families with no security of tenure, or families in the process of reunification. The leaseholder must be a Métis citizen.
IPS is the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Property Management firm, providing day-to-day operational rental agreement services and property management for all MNO rental properties.
This varies on a case-by-case basis. The MNO strives to offer accessibility or visitability in all new projects. Inquiries about specific properties should be directed to IPS.
You can contact Tony Davis at TonyD@metisnation.org. Tony will initiate the conversation within the Branch and provide the necessary forms to evaluate the proposed project.
Visit the MNO site or the Tender site (project-specific). For further questions, contact Tony Davis at TonyD@metisnation.org