The Mattawa and Ottawa Rivers

Two historic fur trade routes

Mattawa

Network of historic canoe and portage trails

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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

Community Voice

Shape the Future of Métis Services

Child, Youth, and Family Services Survey

Your Insights Matter

For generations, Métis families have relied on kinship and community to raise our children. Help the MNC understand these practices to build systems that are Métis-led and community-driven.

Privacy

100% Anonymous

Time

Approx. 5-10 minutes


Support Available

If this topic brings up difficult feelings, the Hope for Wellness helpline is available 24/7 at 1-855-242-3310.

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Survey Deadline:
May 31, 2026

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This survey is conducted in partnership with Edified Projects Inc. to inform future Métis-led systems.

Your participation is voluntary and helps ensure our services are culturally grounded.

AGA 2026

MNO Vendor Fair

Join us in Thunder Bay for the 2026 Annual General Assembly.

August 14–16, 2026
Region 2 | Host Community

Calling all Métis Artists & Creators

Showcase your craft at the Annual General Assembly. We are inviting Métis businesses and creators to secure a spot in this year’s cultural marketplace.

General Deadline

June 1, 2026

Region 2 Priority

Host community artists: Apply Early!

Apply Today Limited spots available


Paddle Program
REGISTRATION

The Paddle Program is offered as a component to the Métis Family Wellbeing Program and is intended to support youth aged 12-18 with improved decision making and self-improvement skills.

Paddle Youth Registration Form



Enjoy Your Baby Training
May 7, 14, 21, May 28, & June 4
Time: 10a.m. to 12p.m. EDT via Zoom

Join us for a 5-week group-based mental health promotion course beginning in May that provides support and training to maintain wellness and cope with low mood, stress, and anxiety during the postpartum period.

For any questions, please contact Sydney at sydneyha@metisnation.org
Learn more and register here



Meet the Healthy Children and Families Team
May 14 - 7PM EDT
Join the MNO Healthy Children and Families Team to learn more about the supports available for families during pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life!

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Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day
June 1 at 6:30—8:30p.m. EDT
Join MNO Victim Services Coordinator Carolyn Luscombe, RSSW on June 1 at 6:30—8:30p.m. EDT via Zoom to discuss the impacts of and healing from narcissistic abuse.

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The Powley Lunch and Learn Session
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 6:30—7p.m. EDT
Join a virtual presentation with the Early Learning and Child Care team— discover Real Life Superheroes: The Powley Family, a unique early learning board book.

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Integrating Métis Connections Into Early Learning
June 10 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Deepen your understanding of Ontario Métis history, values, and traditions through this virtual session exploring meaningful and respectful ways to include Métis perspectives in early learning environments.

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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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