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Two historic fur trade routes

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Region 5 News, Health & Support

Cooking – Youth Life Skills - Paddle Program [Thursday March 12, 2026]
6 p.m. till 7:30 p.m.
Location: 2-380 Main St Mattawa ON P0H 1V0

Join the Métis Family Wellbeing Program for an engaging workshop designed for youth ages 11–18!

Please RSVP by Monday March 10 by phone or email to Mark Burns. Drop-ins are welcome!
Mark Burns
705-849-3817
markbu@metisnation.org


Budgeting for Beginners [Wednesday March 18, 2026]
1 p.m. till 3 p.m.
Location: 2-380 Main St Mattawa ON P0H 1V0

Join the Métis Family Wellbeing Program for an exciting Budget for a Year workshop!Youth ages 13–18 are invited to come together and build financial literacy skills

Please RSVP by Monday March 16 by phone or email to Mark Burns. Drop-ins are welcome!
Mark Burns
705-849-3817
markbu@metisnation.org


FAMILY SKATING EVENT [Thursday March 19, 2026]
1 p.m. till 3 p.m.
Location: Mike Rodden Arena, 450 Hurdman St Mattawa ON P0H 1V0

Join us the Métis Family Wellbeing program and the Mattawa Métis Council as we gather for a family skate. This is a great way to meet other families; children and youths in our community. There will be snacks and refreshments available. Waiver to be signed for each participant.

Please RSVP by Monday March 16 by phone or email to Mark Burns. Drop-ins are welcome!


Mark Burns
705-849-3817
markbu@metisnation.org


Nuclear Energy Climate Change Forum
March 7th from 1-4pm (EST) over zoom

Please see the attached poster for the upcoming virtual Nuclear Energy Climate Change Forum, taking place this Saturday, March 7th from 1-4pm (EST) over zoom. Feel free to post/share with citizens! There will be guest speakers, trivia, prizes and more. The link to register to attend is below. Prizes will include a Ninja Hot & Iced Coffee Maker, Stand-up Paddleboard, Seahawk 2 Inflatable Boat set, Etchiboy Métis sash, Manitobah Mukluks moccasins, Wabanaki Maple Syrup set, Yeti travel mug, various food-related gift cards ($100 and $25 values), and so much more!

CamilleC@metisnation.org
Register


Join us for this 5-week workshop series.
Hosted by the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), this workshop series is designed to empower Métis business owners in Ontario by breaking down the complex world of procurement into actionable, community-focused steps.

Please note: Space is limited. Participants must commit to attending all 5 workshops.

Register


2026 ELCC Conference [March 6–8, 2026]
Calling all Métis artisans and makers! Applications are now open to be a vendor at the 2026 MNO ELCC Conference happening March 6–8 at White Oaks Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Applications will be accepted from August 4 to September 1, 2025.

Due to limited space, only selected applicants will receive a confirmation email.
Apply now


March 4, 11, 25 & 31, 2026
6:00PM – 7:30 PM
Building Métis Memories: A Family Storytelling Journey is back this March! Join our virtual workshop series for Métis families with young children. Receive a kit of creative materials and craft, build, and share stories together.

Registration for this event closed on January 28th, 2026.

elccevents@metisnation.org


March 16-20, 2026
Attention Métis high school students! Are you ready for an unforgettable March Break? Join the Infinite Reach March Break Camp from March 16-20, 2026! Students will explore postsecondary opportunities, build life skills, connect with other Métis students, and celebrate Métis culture through exciting activities.

Registration for this event closed on February 2nd, 2026

youthcamps@metisnation.org


Adult Mental Wellness Connection: Creating Calm with Healing Arts
Mar. 26 at 6:30p.m. EST

MNO’s Adult Mental Wellness Connection: Creating Calm with Healing Arts. Métis citizen Kathy Morgan will lead attendees through an engaging Dot Art exercise. Materials are provided.

Registration Closed


Submit your recipe by March 31, 2026
Do you have a favourite recipe you enjoy cooking with your family? The MNO Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team would love to hear from you!

The ELCC program is gathering recipes from Métis children and families to celebrate the joy of cooking, culture, and connection.

For questions, please contact:
elccevents@metisnation.org
Submit your recipe


Wednesday, April 8th | at 12:30p.m. OR 6:30p.m. EST
Interested in becoming a Licensed Home Child Care Provider? Join an online information session on the MNO Home Child Care Program and licensing process on Wednesday, April 8, at 12:30p.m. OR 6:30p.m. EST (please join us for whichever session best suits your schedule).

Learn about start-up funding, ongoing supports, and professional development available to Métis Home Child Care Providers.


For questions, please contact:
homechildcare@metisnation.org



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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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