Mattawa Metis Council

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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

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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

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.

Register

Death Café

Tuesday, June 2 at 3p.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.

Register

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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Adult Mental Wellness Connection: Pride Series
June 8 and June 15
This June, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is creating space for conversations around identity, healing, mental wellness, and Métis 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences Join us for two virtual sessions focused on community, belonging, and Métis stories of pride led by the health promotions team.

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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.

Apply here

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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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

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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