Niagara Region Metis Council
3250 Schmon Parkway Unit 1a Thorold, L2V 4Y6 Thorold, ON, Canada

Attention : Pop-up clinics for Indigenous people are upcoming. May 24, 25, 28 and June 7th. If you need 1st or 2nd doses and are age 12 and up, please use this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SG92DLZ

Do you know a Métis youth with a passion for storytelling? The James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award offers up to six Indigenous youth from ac...ross Ontario the chance to earn $2,500 by sharing their prose, poems, plays, or other creative works. Deadline is June 30, 2021 so pick up your pen and get inspired today! Learn more at https://www.ontario.ca//honours-and-awards-arts-and-litera See more

Are you a new or expecting Métis parent or guardian? The MNO now offers Métis Baby Bundle Kits, which include an assortment of products for your little ones! Th...ese monthly bundles are FREE to Métis families, courtesy of MNO Early Learning and Child Care. Learn more about these kits at bit.ly/3y5J54n See more

Calling on our Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ Youth and Community members ;) May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia

The MNO is pleased to announce the return of Métis Early Learning Virtual Family Socials! Hosted by MNO Early Learning and Child Care, this monthly virtual seri...es kicks off on Saturday, May 29 with a Parent Appreciation Day, where families can create their own healing blankets. For more information see bit.ly/3nWSvdL See more

THIS IS NOW FULL! No more available spots. The Niagara Region Metis Council invites Metis Citizens to join us for an afternoon of fun! Spaces are limited. See poster for more information and registration details. EMAIL [email protected] to register.

Coming in 2021! Expansions to two great MNO Child Care programs! In 2021 MNO Citizens will be able to apply to have full child care costs covered by the newly e...xpanded MNO Child Care Subsidy Pilot Program. Services eligible for subsidy include licensed child care centres and licensed home-based child care. Unlicensed child care will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Also in 2021, Métis families with children up to 18 years of age will be able to have extracurricular activity fees and/or equipment costs reimbursed by the MNO as part of our Enhanced Extra-Curricular Reimbursement Program. Parents must pay all fees upfront and provide proof of purchase for reimbursement. Online applications will be available on January 11, 2021. For more information contact: [email protected]

The Ivér Winter Métis Youth Culture Camp is back, and it’s going online! Applications are now open to Métis youth in Grades 10, 11 and 12. The Ivér Camp is a gr...eat way to experience Métis culture and way of life, connect to Métis knowledge holders, MNO leadership and other Métis youth. It’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else! This year’s camp runs from January 22-24, 2021. No winter gear necessary, though an internet connection is required! Apply online at https://metisnation.smapply.io/ Deadline is Jan 3, 2021 at 11:59PM

Niagara Region Metis Council tribute to Louis Riel and all Metis.

A message from Niagara Region Métis Council President, Derrick Pont.

A brief history of Louis Riel in preparation for Louis Riel Day, November 16, 2020.

Thank you the First Ontario Performing Art Centre for giving the Metis a voice and allowing me to share my art as an online workshop. The link will be live for 2 weeks. During that time, use it as an opportunity to learn about Dot Art and to create your own piece to be submitted to the Performing Art Centre for their online gallery. https://fb.watch/1LLY3a7MQN/

This year, the MNO will mark Louis Riel Day with virtual celebrations across the province, including an online discussion centered on advancing reconciliation, ...hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Monday, November 16. Learn more about events taking place in your communities, and share with us your plans to celebrate this year's #LouisRielDay! bit.ly/3kunI4T [PLEASE NOTE: Due to these increased COVID measures and the advice of Toronto Public Health in-person flag raising ceremonies have been cancelled. There will be a Métis flag raised and Mayor Tory will still issue a proclamation - watch our social media for coverage]