July 31, 2026
The Métis Nation of Ontario continues to be deeply troubled by the devastating impact the wildfires have had on communities across Northern Ontario, a crisis our Citizens know all too well, and one that grows more severe every year as a direct consequence of climate change.
This week, the MNO received information that raised serious concerns about our hotel reservations in Thunder Bay for the AGA. We immediately engaged with officials from First Nations directly affected by evacuation orders, Emergency Management Ontario, Indigenous Services Canada, local and regional Métis leadership, and the City of Thunder Bay.
We confirmed that Thunder Bay’s infrastructure is severely strained, and that evacuees sheltered in Thunder Bay hotels would be required to relocate, possibly outside the city and away from their families, if the MNO maintained its reservations. As a Métis government, that was unacceptable and we have taken immediate action.
An emergency meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario was immediately convened. Today, the PCMNO passed a resolution by consensus: the 2026 MNO Annual General Assembly will proceed on August 14–17, 2026 in the Greater Toronto Area.
Exact venue and logistical details will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.
If you are a registered delegate, more information is coming shortly. A live stream of the AGA will be available.
President Margaret Froh
Métis Nation of Ontario
The Métis Nation of Ontario’s Annual General Assembly (“AGA”) is Métis self-government in action. Every year, MNO leadership and citizens from Métis communities across Ontario gather to make their voices heard, review the past year’s successes, and set a course for the coming year.
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Dear MNO Citizens and Friends,
On behalf of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO), we warmly welcome you to the 2025 Métis Nation of Ontario Annual General Assembly (AGA) taking place this week in Sault Ste. Marie, at the heart of Métis rights and a birthplace of Métis resistance.
Each year brings its share of obstacles and victories, and 2025 has been no exception. Through it all, the strength of our Métis identity—rooted in perseverance, pride, and community—has guided us forward.
As we come together for our 32nd AGA, this is a time to reconnect, reflect, and renew our shared vision. Your voices, efforts, and commitment continue to shape the path ahead for the Métis Nation of Ontario.
Thank you for your dedication and for helping to build a vibrant Métis Nation of Ontario. We look forward to continuing this journey—together.
Marsii
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