The Mattawa and Ottawa Rivers

Two historic fur trade routes

Mattawa

Network of historic canoe and portage trails

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Official Notice

Mattawa Métis Council
Councilor-at-Large Vacancy

The Mattawa Métis Council is currently accepting applications from qualified citizens to fill an open Councilor-at-Large seat. This vital role represents the collective community framework, supporting regional governance, cultural development, and local advocacy initiatives. Review the official posting criteria below to verify eligibility guidelines and submission requirements.

Designation Councilor-at-Large
Date Posted June 17, 2026
Review Requirements & Apply

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Region 5 Mobile Registry
Registry Event

Region 5
Mobile Registry Visit

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.

Date & Time July 24 @ 9AM - 4PM EST
Location Sudbury Community Council Office
Questions or Appointments?

1-855-798-1006 | info@@mnoregistry.ca

Get Forms
June 22–28

Native Bee
Monitoring Project

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].

Community Impact 110 Citizen Households
Stay Tuned Virtual Pollinator Forum
Other Land-Based Programs

View details for the Acoustic Bat and Berry Monitoring Programs.

View Full Guide PDF
Project Infographic

Explore the data collected to better understand climate change impacts.

View PDF
Happy Pollinator Week
PSE Students

Share Your Story
& Win!

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.

Submission Deadline Oct 31, 2026
Video Length 30–60 Seconds
Win a Mystery Book!

Five standout submissions will win a book by a Métis author.

MNO Education Hub
Share Your Story & Win
Conservation Notice

Algonquin Park Brook Trout Egg Collection

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.

Important Consumption Advisory

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.

Collection Details
When

Late Oct – Mid Nov (2026 & 2027)
Edibility Advisory: Until Dec 1st

Where

Dickson Lake, Algonquin Park
GPS: 45.775, -78.194



FAMILY FUN – BBQ DAY
Sunday August 9, 2026 || 12PM - 4PM @ Otter Pointe Resort (Pemisi Bay)
Fun in the Sun, Swimming, Children’s Games & Activities, Canoe races (Youth & Adults), Prizes, BBQ Lunch – Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & Refreshments Provided and Fishing (bring own fishing rods, tackle & life jackets)



Ember, Flame & Ways of Knowing
July 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m
Join us virtually on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Weaving of Ember, Flame & Ways of Knowing: Métis Cultural Fire with FireSmart Home Safety, featuring Cultural Knowledge Holder and Fire Keeper Steve Gjos & Cultural Knowledge Holder and Fire Practitioner David Hamilton.

Register



Healthy Children & Families - Webinar Series
July 10, 2026 and August 6, 2026 | 11a.m.—12p.m. EST
Join the MNO's Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children team for a webinar on July 10 and August 6 to discuss infant and toddler sleep education and perinatal/postpartum mental health.

Register July 10th
Register August 6th



Region 5 Rendezvous
Saturday, July 25 • 9am - 3pm || Champlain Park, North Bay
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.

Contact Melanie



An Evening of Reflection & Journaling
Thursday, June 25 @ 6-7PM EST
Join us for a cozy, reflective evening of journaling with the MNO Youth Council. Hosted by MNO Health Promotion Specialists, Liv Miller & Alaina McMonigle, this session offers intentional time for self-care, reflection, and connection with peers PLEASE REGISTER BY: Friday, June 12, 2026

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS
June 26th, July 23rd and August 6th
Come join the PSE team! June 26th Finger Weaving (Level 1 and 2), July 23rd (Level 3) and August 6th Embroidery. Register to any of the above events.

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Youth Leadership Conference
Tuesday, August 11 to Wednesday August 12
Calling all MNO youth (ages 16–29)! Join us in Thunder Bay for the 2026 Youth Leadership Conference: Building Our Nation: Métis Youth and Self-Governance. Aug 11–12. Workshops, land-based learning & Métis storytelling. Apply by Friday, June 19

Apply here



Powley Day: Lunch & Learn Session
September 19 at 12:00 p.m. EST
Join us this Powley Day for a virtual lunch and learn on September 19 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Learn about the significance of the Powley decision, celebrate Métis rights, and enjoy a special screening of The Métis Hunt for Justice: The Powley Story.

Register





MNO Education Hub App

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The MNO Education Hub app features “Spotlights”—Q&A profiles on Métis role models and success stories. Download the app with the link below to learn about Kelsey Piché, a new Education and Partnership Advisor at the MNO and a former Infinite Reach Facilitator! Kelsey builds and maintains relationships between the MNO and schools across Ontario, ensuring that Métis needs are being met on campuses.




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