The Métis Nation of Ontario
Nation to Nation Relations - in Central America: Guatemala

Tony's Return A series of Photos and Videos Updates MNO Former MNO President Tony Belcourt has returned from Guatemala. As such there are a series up video and photo updates to get you up to speed on every development more >>>

Schools for Isolated Villages Campaign A volunteer project of the Metis Nation of Ontario Karole Dumont-Beckett and her husband Glen have been contributing to international funds for children for years. Hearing that MNO Former MNO President Tony Belcourt is going to Guatemala this February, and knowing of the plight and need of schools for children she and her husband decided to pledge $300 per year for the next 5 years. When Senator Reta Gordon learned about this, she immediately offered to match the gift. Thus began the idea for this fundraising campaign. more

Access to Information and Communications Technologies (ICT’s) The Metis Nation of Ontario has long seen the value of advanced information and communications technologies. The MNO makes maximum use of internet technology through its websites and has recently begun to establish video-conferencing facilities at its head office and its community councils. This has led to the use of this technology for training and tele-health. more

Buying Textiles to Help Mayan Women and their Children Far too many children in Guatemala are completely dependent on the sales of textiles and curios that their mothers sell on the sidewalks and parks of Guatemala. Mayan women work untold hours to weave beautiful materials only to sell them at bargain basement prices. Many Métis people would like to have theses beautiful products in their homes while helping out the families through their purchases. more