Overview

The Métis Nation of Ontario is proud of its achievements in establishing and pushing a Métis specific agenda in Ontario. The MNO has made great strides for Métis through its pursuit of Métis hunting and fishing rights, human resource development and training, Métis bursary and scholarship programs, and the development of a Métis self-governance structure within Ontario.

Employment & Training (MNOTI)

MNOTI has introduced a number of programs, which offer financial support and opportunity to Métis individuals. The focus of each program is employment and employability.

• Métis Wage Subsidy Program (MWS)
• Métis Training Purchase Program (MTP)
• Métis Training Strategies Program (MTS)
• Métis Apprenticeship Support
• Métis Employability Program (MEP)
• Métis Self-Employment Program (MSE)
• Métis Cultural Economic Development Program (MCED)
• Summer Career Placements (SCP)
• Human resources development/training

Education

Since the inception of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), education and skills development has been identified as a key priority. As detailed within the MNO’s Statement of Prime Purpose one main objective is “To encourage academic skills development and to enable citizens of the Métis Nation to attain their educational aspirations.” Although the MNO has never had dedicated funds exclusive to the education sector, programs have been developed through existing funding to address some of these needs and establish a solid foundation from which to move forward.

Health

The health program was put in place to facilitate and coordinate effective activities to address the holistic needs of the Métis Nation in Ontario at the provincial, regional and local levels.

• Long-term health care
• Aboriginal Healing and Wellness
• Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children (AHB/HC)
• Voyage to Recovery Responsible Gambling Program
• Healing Arms Diabetes Awareness Strategy
• Community Action Program for Children
• Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program (CNCP)

Economic Development

Métis Nation of Ontario Economic Development (MNOED) initiative was established to assist Métis communities across the province in developing economic self-sufficiency.

• Aboriginal Business Service Network (ABSN)

Housing

The MNO Housing Branch operates and provides property management services for the Thunder Bay Metis Community Centre with a satellite office in Innisfil, Ontario (near Barrie).  In addition to providing a fee-for-service in the programs listed below, the Branch boasts four highly qualified technical experts, a certified Information Technical (IT) representative and is well respected for its professional and efficient financial management history.

Programs:

• The Rural and Native Housing Program (Thunder Bay and North Bay Portfolios)
• The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program
• Emergency Repair Program
• The Affordable Housing Program--Northern Homeowner Repair Program Component

Services:

• Property Management
• Home Inspection/Technical Recommendations
• Information Technologist on Staff in Thunder Bay
• Metis Representative at Aboriginal Housing Level
• MNO Provincial Consultant-Lease arrangements/Property Acquisitions

Community Access Program

The Community Access Program (CAP) is a Government of Canada initiative, administered by Industry Canada, that aims to provide Canadians with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills they need to use it effectively. The Métis Nation of Ontario Has 6 Community Access Sites:

• Toronto - Two Computer Stations
• Hamilton - Two Computer Stations
• Sudbury - Two Computer Stations
• North Bay - Two Computer Stations
• Thunder Bay - Two Computer Stations
• Ottawa - Five Computer Stations

Urban Multi-purpose Aboriginal Youth Centre (UMAYC)

Funded through the Department of Canadian Heritage, the goal of the UMAYC Initiative is to improve the economic, social and personal prospects of urban Aboriginal youth through the delivery of culturally relevant activities and projects.