Two historic fur trade routes
Network of historic canoe and portage trails
Shared in Community & Respect — 2026
Just sharing this Prayer Song for: Tammy, our MMC Secretary, Treasurer and Jersey, our MMC Youth Representative
Today, we pause to acknowledge two moments that remind us of the sacred balance carried within all our lives.
With sadness, we offer our thoughts and prayers to Tammy, Jersey, and their families as they mourn the passing of a beloved grandmother whose life helped shape the generations that followed. Their wisdom, love, and guidance remain woven into the stories, memories, and teachings that continue to live on through family and community.
At the same time, we celebrate the arrival of a new child into the world. We welcome this new life with joy and hope, recognizing the promise that each new generation carries forward.
As Métis people, we understand that life moves in a circle. There are times of farewell and times of welcome. There are seasons of remembrance and seasons of new beginnings. Though these moments may bring different emotions, they are part of the same journey that connects us to our ancestors, our families, and those who will come after us.
May those who are grieving find comfort in cherished memories. May those celebrating new life find joy in the path ahead. And may we all be reminded that through every ending and every beginning, the circle continues.
Maarsii.
Offered with respect by the Mattawa Metis Council.
Prepared by Senator Laurence Robitaille
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The Mattawa MĂ©tis 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.
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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.
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This week, we're highlighting the MNO's Native Bee Monitoring Project and the important role MĂ©tis 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 MĂ©tis 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 MĂ©tis. All videos will be featured and celebrated as part of an upcoming media project.
Five standout submissions will win a book by a MĂ©tis author.
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
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