Death Café
Wednesday, November 12th | 3:00pm–4:30PM

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Join us for a thoughtful discussion about death and the many experiences and emotions that surround it. The session will be hosted by Amanda Cramp, MNO Aging at Home Coordinator. In partnership with the Home Hospice Association (HHA).

Click here to register

Childhood Trauma: Conversations
Nov. 19, 2025 | 7–8:30p.m. EST

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Join the Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children team on Nov. 19, 7–8:30p.m. EST for Childhood Trauma: Conversations That Matter, a virtual presentation led by MNO Victim Services Program Coordinator, Carolyn Luscombe. This session will help individuals and families understand childhood trauma and guide healing for yourself and others.

Register by Nov. 17: Click here to register:

In-Person Family Camp 2026
January 29–February 1, 2026

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The Métis Nation of Ontario invites Métis families to our Métis Early Learning Winter In-Person Family Camp from January 29–February 1, 2026 at the Canadian Ecology Centre!

Families with early learners (ages 3-12) will celebrate Métis culture through outdoor adventures, workshops, and fun activities. Accommodations, meals, and travel are covered for selected families!

Registration closes October 24, 2025. Click here for more info and to apply:

Urban Portage Challenge
September 1 to November 21, 2025

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The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to announce the return of the Urban Portage Challenge (UPC)—and this year, we’re all about dogging your steps—literally! Citizens are encouraged to invite their furry or four-legged companions to join in this three-month walking competition as we track which community can rack up the most steps.

Registration Opens: August 1, 2025
Special Feature: Paw Voyage

To register, reach out to your local Community Champion at your nearest MNO office
or call OneMNO at 1-800-263-4889 Ext. 7.

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Virtual Workshop Series
November 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 6–8p.m. EST.

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Join the MNO Early Learning team for Baking with Heart: A Family Breadmaking Series in November. This new series invites Métis families with early learners aged 3 to 12 to deepen their bread-making skills and explore creative baking together using a bread machine.

Session dates:
November 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 6–8p.m. EST.
Register by Oct. 10

Register here

Domestic Violence Education Series
Free Zoom Workshops Every Monday 6:30PM to 8:00 PM in November

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This series of four workshops will discuss several aspects of domestic violence including but not limited to healthy relationships, red flags, abusive behaviours and tactics, the cycle of abuse, narcissistic abuse, boundaries, consent, deciding whether to flee, safe fleeing, safety planning and much more.

While free to attend, registration is required.

One lucky attendee will have a chance to win our draw prize at the end of the series so make sure you attend all four for your chance!

Please contact Carolyn Luscombe, RSSW, Victim Services Coordinator with any questions or for further information at
CarolynL@metisnation.org

Register here

Métis Artisans: Apply Now to Be a Vendor at the 2026 ELCC Conference!
March 6–8, 2026

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Calling all Métis artisans and makers! Applications are now open to be a vendor at the 2026 MNO ELCC Conference happening March 6–8 at White Oaks Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake!
This year’s conference theme, “A Voyage Through the Land and Water Systems: Nature-Based Early Learning,” invites participants to celebrate the connection between Métis culture, land, and learning
Travel, meals, and accommodations will be covered for eligible Métis citizen vendors!

Special Feature: Paw Voyage

Apply Today
Applications will be accepted from August 4 to September 1, 2025.
Due to limited space, only selected applicants will receive a confirmation email.

Apply now at: Apply here