The nearly 200-year-old Labatte House is on the move!
Today, the house began its four-day journey to its new home on Balm Beach Road East, including a crossing of Georgian Bay.
Follow along as we document this remarkable relocation!
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The MNO has completed construction on 14 new affordable rental homes in Midland. On Oct 23, join MNO elected leadership and local officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony as we celebrate this milestone, learn more: metisnation.org/news/buildin…
Learn more about the Education & Training Early Learning & Child Care: Infrastructure & Partnerships team and how they support Métis early childhood educators, children and families. ow.ly/lnlt50ZX8Ac
Join us for an open house at the Métis Nation of Ontario's Kingston office on November 18 from 11am-3pm EST!
61 Hyperion Court, Unit 107, Kingston
Planning to attend? Let us know: ow.ly/n3n550ZYBFf
Get creative this fall with a virtual Pumpkin Dot Art Workshop on October 30 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Participants will learn about contemporary dot art and create their own seasonal pumpkin design during this hands-on session.
Register here: ow.ly/H1aG50ZTtfV
As the MNO E&T Branch marks 30 years, we’re highlighting the impact of programs that support Métis citizens pursuing post-secondary education, training, and their career goals.
This year’s impact reports share results, stories, and milestones. ow.ly/xJ5Y50ZXFGi
Métis National Council Governing Members met in Ottawa Sept. 22–23 for a Board of Governors meeting.The meeting focused on shared priorities and MNC’s national policy and advocacy work, including how it can support collaboration among Métis governments where interests align.
As the MNO Education and Training Branch marks 30 years, we’re looking back at the people and experiences that have helped shape its work.
Hear from staff about their own journeys and the role Education and Training has played along the way.: youtu.be/OGLfh9r7_Ro?si=dFp1…
The MNO’s Environment & Climate Change team is seeking anglers on Lake Superior and Lake Huron to provide small fish tissue samples for methylmercury testing. Honorarium provided.
Contact your Captain of the Hunt in Regions 2, 4, 5 or 7 or [email protected].
Are you and MNO citizen and business owner affected by the tariffs? We want to hear from you. Fill out this 3-5 minute survey and let us help strengthen opportunities for our citizens.
Survey: ow.ly/FvWP50ZXLYb
Survey closes Nov. 15, 2026.
The Urban Portage Challenge is well underway, and communities across Ontario are walking their way toward the top of the leaderboard.
For current scores and details on how to participate, visit:
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Meet Métis citizen Hayley, the entrepreneur behind Huckleberry Sprig, a floral business specializing in locally grown flowers and custom arrangements.
Read the full story to learn more about Hayley’s journey and what’s next for Huckleberry Sprig: ow.ly/gBlQ50ZXKKt
Métis youth ages 11–14 are invited to Shrinking Sun, a virtual camp exploring Métis history, culture and food preservation skills. Space is limited so register today!
Apply: ow.ly/3cC050ZXGPo
This year, we celebrate 30 years of the Education and Training Branch! Hear firsthand from some of the individuals supported through MNO Post-Secondary programming.
Watch the full recap: ow.ly/PPjb50ZXFpS
Help little learners connect with the land. Join Toddlers & Land-Based Learning, a virtual workshop exploring play, child development, and ways to create meaningful outdoor learning opportunities for toddlers.
Oct. 21, 10:00–11:00 a.m. EDT
Register: ow.ly/2vXq50ZXmu6
Join us to celebrate the arrival of the historic Labatte House at its new home - 159 Balm Beach Rd E - an important milestone in preserving the history of the Georgian Bay Métis Community. Sat Oct 24, 1-3 PM.
Learn more: ow.ly/jpvj50ZXnEe
Join the MNOYC, MNO President Margaret Froh, and James Pauze on Oct. 20 at 7p.m. EDT for the next Métis Youth Tea Series session: Youth Involvement in Self-Government.
Join here: ow.ly/VRpo50ZXlPs
This workshop offers a supportive space to learn grounding & mindfulness techniques that can help you manage stress, reconnect, and find calm after experiencing trauma or past violence.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Register: ow.ly/65r750ZXiXP
For 30 years, the MNO E&T Branch has supported Métis learners & families at every stage of life — including the earliest years. ELCC supports include child care subsidies, extra-curricular funding, learning kits, and more.
Read more: ow.ly/hlCS50ZX8tv
Attention teachers, Indigenous education leads, and student support staff! We invite you to join us for an info session on October 28 at 3:30p.m. EST to learn how the MNO Education Hub app can help you support Métis students and parents.
Register: ow.ly/vq4J50ZWs3C
























