Attention Métis post-secondary students! Four virtual support information sessions will be held in early 2025 to help you navigate funding, resources, and support for your education. Learn about scholarships, funding opportunities, tenant rights, financial literacy, and how the MNO can support you on your academic journey.

These sessions are hosted by the MNO Post-Secondary Education (PSE) Team. Register now to secure your spot:

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December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day (Jour du Ruban Blanc). Join us for a virtual event honouring the 1989 École Polytechnique tragedy and supporting efforts to end gender-based violence.

Date: Friday, December 6
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM


This empowering session will explore:
• The history of White Ribbon Day
• The impact of misogyny and gender expectations
• Emotional and physical safety for women
• Ways to protect and empower yourself

Through dialogue we can raise awareness and create change. Registration

Let’s go, MNO! Our active citizens continue to step it up in the MNO Urban Portage Walking Challenge! Kenora leads the way, followed by Atikokan/Fort Frances & Bancroft. This week, Oshawa/Whitby and Kitchener have moved up the leaderboard to claim spots 4 and 5.

When tracking your progress! See where your local area ranks at:

All MNO Senators are invited to the monthly Senators' Soirée Meetings will take place on the first Tuesday of each calendar month on Zoom. A time for sharing, spirituality, and skill-building. For more information please contact PCMNO Executive Senator Steven Callaghan at StevenC@metisnation.org. If you need the Zoom link or technical assistance, please contact Community Relations at communityrelations@metisnation.org.

Attention early years educators! Join us at the 2025 MNO Early Learning and Child Care Conference on March 1-2, 2025, at White Oaks Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Registration is open from October 28 to December 16 (or until spaces are filled). Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your skills in integrating Métis culture into early learning as well as inspiring keynotes by Madelaine McCallum and Felice Gladue.

Attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion. For details and registration, visit: LINK

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Youth Challenge Cup

The Ontario Ball Hockey Association is hosting the Metis of Ontario Challenge Cup in 2025.

The tournament is open to all members of the Metis Nations of Ontario and are offering the following divisions, U8-Tyke, U10-Novice, U12-Atom, U14- Peewee, U16-Bantam, U18-Junior, U-21-Juvenile and Girls U11, U13, U15, U18 divisions.

To better assist in the planning for the Challenge Cup, we ask that you please complete the form and email it back to the office no later than January 15, 2025. The OBHA office will confirm the number of teams and send each league an invoice for the number of teams entered by January 17, 2025.

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Exciting News Coming Soon! This fall, the MNO is launching a Solar Panel Program! Métis citizen homeowners can apply for a one-time grant of up to $25,000 to install a 5kW rooftop solar system, helping reduce both their carbon footprint and hydro bills. Stay tuned for more details and visit our website soon!

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Help Shape the Future of Métis Children's Health.
MNO Sharing Circles

Are you a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen who is a caregiver of children aged 5-15, or a young Métis citizen aged 10-15? If so, this is your chance to help shape Métis children's programs by joining MNO sharing circles. Your input will help uplift Métis children's voices and guide how we support them. Why Métis Children's Health Matters

Studies show Indigenous children, including Métis, report poorer health than non-Indigenous children. To change this, our researchers are gathering specific data on Métis children’s health to better address their unique needs and support Métis data sovereignty. The MNO is focusing on the health needs of school-aged Métis children (ages 5-15), an area that lacks sufficient programs. This project builds on previous work for Métis youth and is led by a Métis graduate student to build research capacity within the community.

Study Goals:

• Review health data for Indigenous children aged 5-15 and assess existing programs.
• Use Indigenous research methods to understand Métis children's health needs.
• Share findings with MNO communities to address gaps in services for Métis children.

Get Involved: For more information, please contact the MNO research team at research@metisnation.org

Calling All Educators, Caregivers and Students!
Help shape the future of Métis education in Ontario

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites you to take part in an important survey that will help shape the future of education in our communities. Your participation will ensure the MNO has the resources needed to support the educational journeys of K-12 Métis students. By sharing your insights, you’ll help us uncover educational gaps and demonstrate the urgent need for support from federal and provincial governments, school boards, and other funders.

Why Your Feedback Matters:

• • Spotlight Needs: identify key areas where support is needed.
• • Drive Change: influence educational priorities and resource allocation.
• • Empower Métis Voices: ensure that the unique needs of Métis students are heard and addressed.

Completing the survey is quick and easy. Your participation will directly contribute to advancing education priorities and securing necessary support. While the survey is open to any educator, participating students or caregivers must be MNO citizens. Together, we can make a difference!

Take the Survey Now!

Are you renting and looking to move but unsure where to start?

Have you been served with an “N” form and want to know more about your tenant rights and responsibilities?

Are you struggling to budget rent each month and need budgeting tips?

The MNO’s Housing Stabilization Program is here to help! Our Get Housed, Stay Housed service supports individuals and families to increase their housing capacity and promote long-term stability.

For more information, reach out to our MNO Housing Stabilization Program at HousingStabilization@metisnation.org or call 1-800-263-4889 Ext 350. Schedule a group or one-on-one support session delivered over the course of one or two meetings.

We are calling on all MNO citizens and storytellers! The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is compiling a collection of stories directly from citizens for a special project called “Family Voices”.

Share your stories and help commemorate and reflect on the remarkable success of the MNO over the past 30 years, and celebrate the profound impact of the landmark Métis rights case R v. Powley.

The collected “Family Voices” stories will be compiled into a book to preserve and highlight stories showcasing how the growth of the MNO and Powley decision have positively affected families across the MNO.

Your stories are the heartbeats of our community. Whether it’s a tale of resilience, cultural revival, or newfound opportunities, your story matters!

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