Health Survey Report [ July, 2025 ]
Wendy Thompson is a Métis parent, recent graduate of the Indigenous RECE Pilot Program, and pre-school teacher in the Niagara region.
Read Wendy’s Spotlight Q&A on the MNO Education Hub app to learn more about her work!
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Health Survey Report [ July, 2025 ]
The Métis Nation of Ontario is taking steps towards a healthier future by releasing the findings of the 2024 Health & Wellness Survey! This annual survey offers valuable insights into the health of citizens while helping shape the future of MNO programs and services. Read the report online at LINK
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Statement from the Métis Nation of Ontario on Bill C-5, The Building Canada Act [ July, 2025 ]
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) recognizes the federal government’s intention through Bill C-5, the Building Canada Act, to modernize Canada’s approach to infrastructure
and economic development. However, we must ensure that progress is not achieved at the expense of Indigenous rights.
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Tom Doherty - King Charles III Coronation Medal [ June, 2025 ]
On Feb. 22, 2025, Tom Doherty, a dedicated educator from Red Lake, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal by MPP Eric Melillo.
This prestigious honour recognizes his 40+ years of commitment to education and his lasting impact on the community.
Tom, a teacher with the Kenora Catholic District School Board, has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Prime Minister’s
Award for Teaching Excellence and Lakehead University’s Distinguished Alumni Award.
We are incredibly proud of Tom’s achievements and his dedication to Métis youth and education. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honour!
Youth Supportive Housing [ June, 2025 ]
We're thrilled to share that construction has begun on a transitional housing development in Thunder Bay for Indigenous youth aged 18-29 who are homeless or at risk.
Scheduled for completion in January 2026, this project offers 24/7 support, case management, and wellness programs.
The Métis Nation of Ontario will operate the second stage of the program, focusing on guiding youth towards independent living.
This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting the well-being and future of Indigenous youth in our communities.
Read more about this important project here
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Indigenous History Month [ June, 2025 ]
Meet Gunhilda Crowe, born in 1864 at the Hudson’s Bay Company Post at Lac Seul (present Northwestern Ontario),
Gunhilda was the daughter of Moose Factory Métis woman, Maria King, and Charles Stuart Crowe, an HBC trader.
As a child, her family relocated to Fort Frances and she was sent to Winnipeg for schooling.
But at nine years old, Gunhilda would rejoin her family in Fort Frances in a nine-day adventure by dogsled, a record time.
She went on to marry Edward Garden Scott, a Scottish blacksmith who, like her father, also worked at the HBC. Together they
raised four children. Gunhilda’s family went on to play a vital role in the development of Fort Frances, building hotels,
donating land for a church, and shaping the town's lasting legacy. Scott Street, the main road through downtown Fort Frances,
commemorates their contributions to the settlement.
In addition to her family’s achievements, Gunhilda was a key figure in the education of Fort Frances. Before there was even a formal school,
she taught children in the sitting room of their hotel, ensuring the education of the next generation. As a talented seamstress, she helped support
her community in more ways than one.
A celebrated historic figure from the Northwestern Ontario Métis community, Gunhilda’s remarkable contributions highlight the strength, resilience, and resourcefulness of Métis women. Today, her descendants continue to call this place home, carrying her legacy forward with pride.
Community Report on Mobility Disabilities [ June, 2025 ]
Paths to Accessibility: Understanding the Needs of MNO Citizens Living with Mobility Disabilities
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has released its Community Report “Paths to Accessibility: Understanding the Needs of MNO Citizens
Living with Mobility Disabilities.”Conducted in partnership with MNO Healing & Wellness, research partners and ICES, the report highlights what
citizens shared about the challenges they face and how the MNO can better support them.
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Mark Carney’s new cabinet sworn in [ May, 2025 ]
With PM Mark Carney’s new cabinet sworn in we congratulate the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Indigenous Services, & the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Crown–Indigenous Relations. We look forward to continuing towards a more prosperous Ontario & betterment of Métis families & communities
National Volunteer Week! [ April, 2025 ]
April 27th kicks off National Volunteer Week! The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) would like to highlight the dedication and hard work of our volunteers across all regions and initiatives.
Your time and unwavering commitment to invest in community strengthens our Nation and builds a positive future rooted in pride, kinship and resilience.
Interested in volunteering for the MNO?
Visit our website
metisnation.org to learn more about our programs and volunteer opportunities.
Thank you/Maarsii for all your work!
MNC EXPERT PANEL [ April, 2025 ]
ABOUT THE MNC EXPERT PANEL
The Métis National Council (MNC) Expert Panel was created in 2021 by a
unanimous MNC General Assembly resolution. Each MNC Governing Member
appointed a trusted Métis Expert to the Expert Panel with proven knowledge
in relevant fields such as Métis Nation history, governance, and law. The Expert
Panel worked independently, without political interference.
THREADS OF THE SASH [MATTAWA/OTTAWA RIVER HISTORIC MÉTIS COMMUNITY]
The Expert Panel determined that the Mattawa/
Ottawa River Historic Métis Community “meets the
threshold and is a member of the Métis Nation”
(pg. 158) as per the National Definition and
contemporary Métis governance. This is based on
the totality of evidence it examined.
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The history of Métis communities [ February 12, 2025 ]
MNO recently released a series of historical documents outlining the history of Métis communities in Ontario. These documents were submitted as part of the Expert Panel process put forth by the Métis National Council.
The documents can be found by clicking the link below
Documents