Program: Métis Nation of Ontario
Phone Numbers: 613-798-1488
Registry: 613-798-1006
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889 ext 7 * registry: 1-855-798-1006
Email: contactus@metisnation.org
Website: www.metisnation.org
Address:
66 Slater St, Suite 1100, 11th Fl
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5H1
Intersection: Elgin St and Slater St
Location: Ottawa
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Margaret Froh - President
Service Description: Represents the collective aspirations, rights and interests of Métis people and communities throughout Ontario

Provincial delivery structure to meet the socio-economic needs of its citizens and communities * delivers programs and services to its citizens through the following branches: Healing and Wellness; Education and Training; Infinity Property Services; Lands, Resources and Consultation; and Economic Development * through these branches, maintains delivery access points across the province for approximately 73,000 Ontario Métis and other Aboriginal groups

Healing and Wellness Branch - Central coordination of community-based programs and support services delivered across communities across the province * client-driven, family-centred, wholistic care * videoconferencing suites with access to Ontario Telemedicine programming, including psychiatry and other health care specialists
  • healthy parenting
  • early childhood development
  • chronic disease management
  • healthy aging
  • independent living
  • addictions prevention
  • problem gambling
  • mental wellness

Provisional Council (PCMNO) - 20-member elected council * works with the General Assembly to provides direction and oversight

Community Councils - Local councils of citizens elected to manage the affairs in each of the chartered Métis communities

Captains of the Hunt (COTH) - Regional management of annual harvesting in traditional territories, in cooperation with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry * helps people obtain, complete, and file applications for Harvester's certificates * annual survey on the number, species, and location of animals taken by Harvester's certificate holders * investigation of complaints and charges related to Métis harvesting

Métis Nation of Ontario Women's Council - Advocacy, and promotion of women's issues * works with community councils, Aboriginal boards, government bodies, and women's groups to assist Métis people with issues specific to women

Veterans Council (MNOVC) - Chartered council of citizens elected to represent the interests of Métis veterans

Youth Council - Chartered council of youth citizens elected to identify issues impacting Métis youth


Services and Programs:
  • Aging At Home

  • Regional offices - office locations across the province
    Fees: Administrative fee for MNO citizenship * membership not required for any Healing and Wellness Services
    Application: No referral required * application form and instructions on website * citizenship requires documentation of historic Métis ancestry, which then becomes part of the centralized registry * veteran membership requires additional forms and documentation of military service
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People who self-identify as Métis, are not enrolled on any other Aboriginal registry, and are of historic Métis ancestry or reside in Métis communities
    Languages: English
    Area(s) Served: Ontario
    See Also: Advocacy and Social Action for Indigenous Peoples
    Last Updated: 11/1/2023
    Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=144380

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