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Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) invite local Indigenous business owners, contractors, trade workers, and economic development staff to participate in the OPP Modernization Phase 3 procurement survey.
Feedback gathered through this survey informs Indigenous inclusion targets, sub-contracting opportunities, and workforce planning for project construction.
Complete the community survey online or reach out directly to the project team.
Fill Out Community Survey Contact Project TeamJoin a two-month challenge to see which Métis community can collectively walk the most steps—and bring your four-legged friends along too! Track steps using a Fitbit, smartphone app, or pedometer.
Top 3 communities win event funding + individual prizes. Tag #MNOSteps & #PawVoyage
Calling all Métis post-secondary students! Record a short video sharing what you love most about your campus and why you're proud to be Métis. Videos will be featured as part of an upcoming media project.
Five standout submissions will win a book by a Métis author.
Starting this fall, brook trout eggs will be collected using non-lethal methods for hatchery programs. These wild fish are selected because they are uniquely adapted to warmer waters, giving stocked populations the best chance at long-term survival.
Captured fish are treated with a mild sedative. Do not eat any brook trout with dorsal (top) fin "punches" caught during the collection periods until after December 1st.
Late Oct – Mid Nov (2026 & 2027)
Edibility Advisory: Until Dec 1st
Dickson Lake, Algonquin Park
GPS: 45.775, -78.194
Métis Nation Self-Government in Ontario
The MNO Self-Government roundtables have concluded for this year. Additional opportunities to participate in discussions on the Draft Constitution and our shared governance journey will be available in 2026.
Stay tuned for updates and announcements. Wishing everyone a safe and prosperous New Year.
Important Events and Programs Across Region 5
The MNO is inviting citizens with leadership, governance and community experience to apply for positions on two Boards of Directors supporting important Métis programs and spaces across Ontario. Opportunities are currently available with the Métis Early Learning Inc. (MELI) Board of Directors and the Burk’s Falls Métis Outdoor Centre Board of Directors
APPLICATION FOR 2026 [ CLOSES: NOVEMBER 5, 2026 - 12 PM ] QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
Application close: November 5, 2026
The latest updates include Events, News, and Programs to keep you informed.
Access the latest edition of Métis Voyageur, featuring updates on community programs, event recaps, and inspiring stories from across Region 5. Stay informed and connected with Métis Nation initiatives.
Read the Latest Edition
Visit the Métis Nation of Ontario YouTube channel for videos on Métis culture, history, governance, community programs, and regional updates. Stay connected through official multimedia content from MNO.
Visit the Official YouTube Channel
We, the Métis, are a people of the lands, which gave rise to our history, traditions, and culture. These are our lands — Métis lands — the foundation of our past, present, and future.
Learn more about Métis facts and history.
Métis history includes pivotal moments where Métis people defended inherent
rights, including the right to self-government.
Visit
ontariometisfacts.com