MNO Candidate for Youth Council Chair Person: Sabastian Koprich

Sabastian Koprich (He/Him) is excited to be given the opportunity to run for chairperson of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Youth Council. Raised on a lavender farm in Delhi Ontario and visiting his grandparents in Britt on the Byng Inlet every summer, Sabastian has cherished every opportunity to connect with the land. Since 2018 […]

MNO Candidate for Youth Council Chair Person: Claire Accettola

Claire Accettola (She/Her) was born in Owen Sound and raised in rural Ontario. Claire is a descendent of the Dusome-Clermont family line, and is the 7th generation great granddaughter of Marguerite Dusome. She grew up in the Grand River Region, planting roots in Guelph in her adolescence. Claire is a recent graduate from the University […]

PCMNO Candidate for Region 8 Councilor: Helen Giacchetta

Hi, I am Helen Giacchetta (Dusome) I was born in Penetanguishene, where our ancestors settled, when they were displaced from Drummond Island. I have been involved with ODRMC since 2019, first as Treasurer and for the last 2 years as President. I submitted my nomination for regional councilor because I want to continue to help […]

PCMNO Candidate for Region 8 Councilor: Kate Stewart-McNeil

My name is Kate Stewart-McNeil, and I am asking for your vote in the upcoming election for Region 8 Councillor on PCMNO. I descend from Drummond Islanders and am currently residing in an urban setting. In my short time serving in this role to date, I have discovered what I can contribute to the Métis […]

PCMNO Candidate for Region 8 Councilor: Allan Lacosse

Tawnshi, Ladies and gentlemen, Elders, Union Brothers and Sisters and esteemed members of the community, it is my honor and privilege to stand before you as a candidate for the position of Region 8 Councillor for the Métis Nation of Ontario and the Citizens of Region 8. As we gather here, I am compelled to […]

PCMNO Candidate for Vice Chair: Ron LePage

PCMNO Candidate for Vice Chair: Sharon Cadeau

RE-ELECT SHARON CADEAU VICE-CHAIR Strong Métis Roots My name is Sharon Cadeau and I am seeking your support to re-elect me as Vice-Chair of the Métis Nation of Ontario. My ancestral home is the Georgian Bay area and I am a proud descendant of three Métis Nation of Ontario root families: Gendron – Hallo; Laramie […]

MNO Victim Services

MNO Victim Services is here to assist victims of any form of crime, tragic circumstance or violence. If you are in need please connect with them at 1-800-263-4889 ext. 7.

Join the Eglinton Park Indigenous Community Circle

The City of Toronto is seeing Indigenous community members to take part in a virtual Indigenous Community Circle on February 21st from 6pm-7:30pm with the purpose of discussing and gaining community insight on the proposed Indigenous placekeeping elements for Eglinton Park, located near Yonge and Eglinton.  For more information please contact kmaracle@theridgeroad.com or visit toronto.ca/EglintonParkImprovements

Building Skills for Change

The Institute for Change Leaders is offering Region 8 Métis citizens two full-day in-person sessions exploring the fundamentals of collective action. Session dates will take place at Toronto Metropolitan University on March 2nd & 3rd from 9am-5pm.  The goal of these two sessions is to explore ways for Métis citizens to engage in community, to strategize ways to increase involvement, and to bring more […]