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Oct 29, 2026
Métis Health Research 1980-2024
A new review of more than 40 years of Métis health research, led by the MNO's Healing and Wellness Branch in collaboration with ICES (formerly the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences), has been published in the International Journal for Equity in Health.The review highlights several key findi...
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Oct 29, 2026
Sparks Episodes Episode 2: Autumn Anxiety
We’re talking about anxiety around the change of seasons. Summer leaves us with so many happy memories and warm, blissful days that it can be hard to change gears into the fall season. Alaina and Liv ...
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Oct 26, 2026
Midland Housing Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
After four years of planning and development, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has officially opened its newest affordable housing development in Midland!On October 23, MNO elected leadership and sta...
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Oct 19, 2026
Hayley Taylor
Meet the citizen behind a blooming floral business"Becoming a florist was one of those careers that has always been in the back of my mind," says Hayley Taylor, Métis citizen and founder of Huckleberr...
Oct 18, 2026
Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) 2026
MNO President Margaret Froh highlights distinctions-based partnerships, Métis health data and workforce development at alPHa conferenceOntario public health leaders, medical officers of health, resear...
Oct 18, 2026
Ministers Dabrusin and Hajdu announce successful restoration of Nipigon Bay
Métis Nation of Ontario representatives joined federal and local leaders in Nipigon on August 28 for the announcement that Nipigon Bay has officially been removed from the list of Great Lakes Areas of...
Oct 13, 2026
MNO Education and Training Branch marks 30 years
As the MNO Education and Training Branch marks 30 years, we’re looking back at the people and experiences that have helped shape its work.Many MNO staff have a long connection to E&T - some first came...
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Oct 13, 2026
Margaret Froh attended Métis Crossing Day
MNO President Margaret Froh attended Métis Crossing Day celebrations in Alberta recently, joining Métis leaders, citizens and community members for a day celebrating Métis culture, community and conne...
Oct 07, 2026
Expanding Métis early learning in Sault Ste. Marie
The MNO is taking an important step toward expanding Métis early learning in Sault Ste. Marie.The MNO has secured a child care centre property in the community, helping preserve licensed child care sp...
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Oct 07, 2026
Meeting with Minister Calandra
Provincial Secretary for Education, Mitch Case together with senior leadership from MNO met recently with The Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Education and his team. We appreciated the government of O...
Oct 05, 2026
Minister Robertson Meeting
The Métis Nation of Ontario took part in a Métis Nation Roundtable on Housing in Ottawa with Minister Gregor Robertson and Métis governments and representatives from across the country.The roundtable ...
Oct 02, 2026
Governor General Arbour Meeting
As part of Governor General Louise Arbour’s meetings with Ontario leaders and community representatives, MNO President Margaret Froh met with Her Excellency in Toronto earlier this week.Before becomin...
Sep 17, 2026
Treaty 3 Adhesion Anniversary
September 12 marks 151 years since the Métis families of Rainy Lake and Rainy River, led by Nicholas Chatelaine, signed what was historically known as the Halfbreed Adhesion to Treaty No. 3.Signed in ...
Sep 03, 2026
2025-2026 Housing Action Plan Report Snapshot
Two years into the MNO’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Action Plan, work continues to support Métis citizens and families in accessing safe, stable, and affordable housing.In 2025–26, this work inc...
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Sep 03, 2026
Ryan Lafleur Resignation
Ryan Lafleur has submitted his resignation as Post-Secondary Education Representative on the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario, effective September 7, 2026.Ryan is stepping down from ...
Sep 03, 2026
Santana Sanftenbert wins Women Honouring Women award
The Métis Nation of Ontario Women’s Council is pleased to announce Santana Sanftenberg as this year’s Women Honouring Women Award recipient.Santana is being recognized for her dedication to creating w...
Sep 03, 2026
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development
What does sustainability look like through a Métis lens?A new study co-authored by MNO Environment and Climate Change Manager Jesse Fieldwebster explores the development of the Manyèr èkawlawjik michi...
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Aug 18, 2026
Successful 33rd Annual General Assembly
Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) concluded its 33rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) held in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) from August 13 to 16, 2026. With almost 500 citizens, leaders, and sp...
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Aug 18, 2026
Region 5 Rendezvous
The Métis Nation of Ontario’s Region 5 hosted its first-ever Rendezvous on July 25, 2026, at Champlain Park in North Bay. The gathering brought Métis families from Mattawa, Sudbury, North Bay, and acr...
Aug 06, 2026
Métis Youth Embrace the Summer Season through Land-Based Learning
Nine Métis youth gathered at Awenda Provincial Park near Penetanguishene, Ontario, for the 2026 Summer Break Youth Culture Camp, a five-day experience from July 16–20 filled with hands-on workshops, l...
Jul 30, 2026
Obituary for Julia Hazell
The Métis Nation of Ontario extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Julia Mary Hazell, who passed away on June 30, 2026.A proud Métis woman, Julia’s life reflected a ...
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Jul 30, 2026
MNO joins Métis governments and communities at Back to Batoche
Each year, thousands gather on the historic grounds of Batoche, Saskatchewan, for Back to Batoche — one of the Métis Nation’s most important cultural gatherings and a time for celebration, remembrance...
Jun 30, 2026
MNO–Canada Métis Government Recognition and Self-Government Agreement
Today, we recognize this historic milestone as an important step in our journey to protect and advance our inherent rights to self-determination and self-government.To learn more about the MNO's self-...
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Jun 25, 2026
Future Site of the Penetanguishene Métis Child Care Centre
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to announce the development of the Little Harbour Métis Child Care Centre in Penetanguishene, Ontario.The new two-storey, 7,000 square foot facility will f...
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Apr 21, 2026
Canada–Métis Nation Accord
April 13 marks the 9th anniversary of the signing of the Canada–Métis Nation Accord.Learn more
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Mar 25, 2026
7th Annual MNO Early Learning and Child Care Conference
Educators, knowledge holders, and community leaders from across Ontario gathered in March for the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Conference, a three-day event exploring...
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Mar 25, 2026
Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and Yorkville University have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding
The Métis Nation of Ontario is proud to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Yorkville University.The agreement will help expand post-secondary education opportunities for Mé...
Mar 25, 2026
Métis filmmaker Trevor Cameron
Métis filmmaker Trevor Cameron has spent more than two decades telling stories through film and television. From children’s programming and documentaries to supernatural thrillers, his work blends ent...
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Mar 25, 2026
Metis Family Wellbeing Staff Training
Great to see the MNO Métis Family Wellbeing team come together in Kitchener last month for a week of skill-building, connection, and collaboration.Staff gathered to share knowledge and continue buildi...
Mar 08, 2026
Wenzdae Brewster
For Wenzdae Brewster, art is a part of life. It is lived, carried, and carefully tended.As an Afro-Indigenous artist, and a member of the Georgian Bay Métis Community, her creative journey has been sh...
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Feb 26, 2026
Gabrielle Moreau
Métis citizen and Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Youth Council member Gabrielle Moreau has been named one of just eleven Canadians selected as a 2026 Rhodes Scholar—one of the world’s most prestigious ...
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Feb 23, 2026
Anniversary of Updated MGRSA Signing
Today, we mark the anniversary of a historic milestone for the Métis Nation of Ontario.On February 23, 2023, the MNO and the Government of Canada signed the updated Métis Self-Government Recognition a...
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Feb 20, 2026
2025 Native Bee Monitoring Project Infographic
From May to October 2025, the Métis Nation of Ontario supported 45 citizen households taking part in the Native Bee Monitoring Project. Another 33 family members—including 26 youth under 16—joined in....
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Feb 18, 2026
ISET Gathering
MNO Education and Training staff and leadership attended the 2026 Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Gathering in Ottawa from January 23–25, connecting with partners from across the coun...
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Feb 13, 2026
Clear Waters Métis Council warms spirits with Winter Feast
aft, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Clear Waters Métis Council (CWMC) held its Winter Feast, bringing together leadership and community members for an evening of culture and celebration at the Cana...
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Feb 09, 2026
Meeting with Minister Dabrusin
This week, President Froh reconnected with The Hon. Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, to discuss MNO's exceptional work in environmental stewardship. We appreciat...