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Quick access to the most requested Region 5 Métis services
How do I get education and training support in Region 5 Métis?
How do I apply for Métis citizenship?
How do I access health and wellness programs?
MNO Registry staff will be available to assist with citizenship and/or harvesting applications, along with file and address updates. Come on a walk-in basis or call Registry in advance to arrange an appointment. Bring your completed application form or get direct assistance filling it out from our team. Forms can be provided on-site and photos taken for your card! Families are welcome to attend together.
1-855-798-1006 | info@mnoregistry.ca
Calling all Métis post-secondary students! We want to hear from you. Record a short video sharing what you love most about your campus and why you're proud to be Métis. All videos will be featured and celebrated as part of an upcoming media project.
Five standout submissions will win a book by a Métis author.
This week, we're highlighting the MNO's Native Bee Monitoring Project and the important role Métis citizens play in protecting Ontario's biodiversity[cite: 39, 40]. As part of the MNO's commitment to stewarding lands and waters for future generations, participants contribute valuable data through observing bee hotels, tracking native bee activity, recording plant life cycles, and documenting seasonal weather patterns[cite: 41, 74, 77, 78].
View details for the Acoustic Bat and Berry Monitoring Programs.
Explore the data collected to better understand climate change impacts.
Calling all MNO Region 5 citizens! Our annual Rendezvous is returning this summer. We are actively seeking Métis vendors, crafters, entertainers, and jiggers to showcase their talents and share our rich culture.
Reach out to secure your vendor spot or performance slot.
Starting this fall, brook trout eggs will be collected using non-lethal methods for hatchery programs. These wild fish are selected because they are uniquely adapted to warmer waters, giving stocked populations the best chance at long-term survival.
Captured fish are treated with a mild sedative. Do not eat any brook trout with dorsal (top) fin "punches" caught during the collection periods until after December 1st.
Late Oct – Mid Nov (2026 & 2027)
Edibility Advisory: Until Dec 1st
Dickson Lake, Algonquin Park
GPS: 45.775, -78.194
Métis Nation Self-Government in Ontario
The MNO Self-Government roundtables have concluded for this year. Additional opportunities to participate in discussions on the Draft Constitution and our shared governance journey will be available in 2026.
Stay tuned for updates and announcements. Wishing everyone a safe and prosperous New Year.
Important Events and Programs Across Region 5
The Vendor Fair at the MNO 2026 Annual General Assembly will take place August 14–16 in Thunder Bay. Métis businesses, artists, and creators are invited to apply by June 1, however artists from the AGA’s Host Community (Region 2) are encouraged to apply early to secure your spot! https://metisnation.swoogo.com/VendorFair2026
Zoom
This June, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is creating space for conversations around identity, healing, mental wellness, and Métis 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences Join us for two virtual sessions focused on community, belonging, and Métis stories of pride led by the health promotions team.
The 2026 Women Honouring Women Award nominations are open! This award celebrates the remarkable contributions of Métis women who have a made a difference through volunteerism, leadership, and cultural advocacy. Nominations are open from March 1 to May 31, 2026. Submit a nomination here:
The latest updates include Events, News, and Programs to keep you informed.
Access the latest edition of Métis Voyageur, featuring updates on community programs, event recaps, and inspiring stories from across Region 5. Stay informed and connected with Métis Nation initiatives.
Read the Latest Edition
Visit the Métis Nation of Ontario YouTube channel for videos on Métis culture, history, governance, community programs, and regional updates. Stay connected through official multimedia content from MNO.
Visit the Official YouTube Channel
We, the Métis, are a people of the lands, which gave rise to our history, traditions, and culture. These are our lands — Métis lands — the foundation of our past, present, and future.
Learn more about Métis facts and history.
Métis history includes pivotal moments where Métis people defended inherent
rights, including the right to self-government.
Visit
ontariometisfacts.com