Métis Families Learning Together

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce an important new learning program. With the goal of bringing Métis families and communities together and in recognition of the importance of literacy and in an effort to raise literacy levels, the "Métis Families Learning Together Program” will be launched in the coming months in two pilot areas, North Bay & Sudbury and Toronto & Hamilton.

The MNO in partnership with Frontier College (a national literacy organisation) submitted a proposal to the Ontario Trillium Foundation and recently received approval for a two year funding commitment. The MNO will be seeking interested families, community volunteers and youth interns to participate in the literacy program and to contribute to its overall success.

Métis-specific resource materials will be developed and a training program established to engage community volunteers, peer tutors and families in literacy focussed initiatives. The intent is to eventually bring these services and resources to every community across Ontario.

For more information contact Bonny Cann, Provincial Education Initiatives Co-ordinator by email or call 1-888-466-6684 (in the GTA call 416-977-9881).

As well, please continue to check here for more details on the program and to access the community volunteer application form.

Needed: Books of All Kinds!
Métis Families Learning Together is looking for donations of new or slightly used books for upcoming programs and services in each of the following regions: Toronto, Hamilton, Sudbury and North Bay. Contact your regional office or Bonny at 1-888-466-6684.

Calling all Métis Families!
Does your child need help with school? Would they benefit from some extra help from a tutor? The MNO's new Literacy Program that will be providing a weekly Homework Club and Reading Circle for your Métis child in Toronto, Hamilton, Sudbury and North Bay. Your child will receive one-on-one tutoring with help from volunteer mentors in the community.

Toronto & Hamilton:
Heather
ph: 888-466-6684 or 416-977-9881

Sudbury & North Bay:
Bobbi
ph: 705-669-0866

Are you a Métis person with a background or special interest in education? The Métis Nation wants to hear from you! Please fill out this form and email it to: Bonny , Provincial Education Coordinator or fax: 416-977-9911

Métis Nation of Ontario Student Bursary Program - In 1998, the Métis Nation of Ontario established a bursary program, to assist Métis students in their pursuit of post-secondary education.

Frontier College
Trillium Foundation