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


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


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 Transportation and Climate Change Forum
Oct 25th, 2025 over zoom


Please see the attached prizes poster for the upcoming virtual Transportation and Climate Change Forum, hosted on Oct 25th, 2025 over zoom. Feel free to share with your councils and citizens. The link to register is below. Questions for this event can be sent to AcaciaF@metisnation.org and EmilyA@metisnation.org. An agenda will be shared closer to the date of the event with all those that register to attend and will include guest speakers, games, and prizes!

Register for Zoom


Who Tells Our Stories?
Indigenous Data Sovereignty with Madeleine Vien
Oct 28, 2025 06:00 PM

On Zoom

Register

Scholar Talks: Indigenous Data Sovereignty with Madeleine Vien

Learn more about Indigenous data sovereignty and community-led approaches to archival work, memory, and public history! Come join Madeleine Vien—Master of Information (MI) graduate student at the University of Toronto and emerging archivist and cultural heritage professional—for an MNO Scholar Talks presentation on October 28th @ 6:00 PM. This presentation explores how Indigenous communities are reclaiming authority over how their histories are recorded and shared, demonstrating what ethical archival work can look like when communities are treated as partners rather than subjects.

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


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


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


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