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Oct 25th, 2025 over zoom

Please see the attached prizes poster for the upcoming virtual Transportation and Climate Change Forum, hosted on Oct 25th, 2025 over zoom. Feel free to share with your councils and citizens. The link to register is below. Questions for this event can be sent to AcaciaF@metisnation.org and EmilyA@metisnation.org. An agenda will be shared closer to the date of the event with all those that register to attend and will include guest speakers, games, and prizes!

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Virtual Workshop Series
November 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 6–8p.m. EST.

Join the MNO Early Learning team for Baking with Heart: A Family Breadmaking Series in November. This new series invites Métis families with early learners aged 3 to 12 to deepen their bread-making skills and explore creative baking together using a bread machine.
Register by Oct. 10
On Zoom Register

August 25 at 12:00 pm to December 8 at 12:00 pm
Region 5 Harvesting 2025 application
Métis Nation of Ontario - Region 5 Mattawa Ottawa River Communities & Environs

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If you have not received payment by February 16, 2026,
please email melanie@metisnation.org

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

Urban Portage Challenge
September 1 to November 21, 2025

Registration Opens: August 1, 2025
Special Feature: Paw Voyage

To register, reach out to your local Community Champion at your nearest MNO office or call OneMNO at 1-800-263-4889 Ext. 7.

Extra-curricular & Youth Sports 2025
Opens: July 22, 2025 12:00pm
Close: October 02 2025 at 12pm.
Questions please contact: Melanie@metisnation.org

Application Form

School Supplies Application Form
Opens: July 22, 2025 12:00pm
Close: October 02 2025 at 12pm.
Questions please contact: Melanie@metisnation.org

Application Form

Upcoming Events
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2025

Connecting Toddlers to Land-Based Learning

Curious how can children's play support land-based learning? The Métis Nation of Ontario is offering a free online module for early childhood educators.
In this course, you will:
• Learn how young children play and what it tells us about their development
• Explore the foundations of land-based learning
• Discover ways to design activities that connect children to culture and nature
Support key developmental milestones through meaningful, land-based play.

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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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