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Métis Nation of Ontario Applauds Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee's Adoption of Bill C-53

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) applauds the adoption of Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act, by the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN).

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) applauds the adoption of Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act, by the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN).
  • Powley was also the starting point of our negotiations with the federal government on self-government," said Margaret Froh, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario.
  • It is not of our own making, but it feeds into the misinformation and misconceptions many have about Ontario Métis communities."
  • "Bill C-53 does not impact the treaties, lands, rights or interests of First Nations in Ontario, or anywhere else, and these amendments reinforce that.

Statement from the Métis Nation of Ontario - Responding to First Nation Attacks on Ontario Métis and Métis Denialism

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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"Ontario Regional Chief Fox and [MNO President] Belcourt said that they expect the government to live up to its commitment to the constitutionally recognized aboriginal people in Ontario -- the First Nations and the Metis Nation."

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  • Over 30 years ago, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) fought Ontario's denialism of Métis history, existence, and rights in the courts for over a decade.
  • That same year, the MNO and COO jointly lobbied the government for Métis and First Nations rights.
  • It is about recognizing Métis citizenship, Métis elections, Métis governance operations, and Métis child and family services.
  • In the same vein, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and Canada have recognized the MNO and Ontario Métis communities.

Métis Nation of Ontario applauds 2023 Federal Budget and express inclusion of Métis self-government

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Ottawa, ON, March 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario applauded the 2023 Federal budget, including the express recognition of the advancement of self-determination and self-government with Métis.

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  • Ottawa, ON, March 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario applauded the 2023 Federal budget, including the express recognition of the advancement of self-determination and self-government with Métis.
  • The Budget included a specific section for Advancing Self-Determination of Métis Communities , and repeated Canada's commitment "to conclude self-government treaties" with Métis governments, including the Métis Nation of Ontario.
  • In February 2023, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations signed updated Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreements with the Métis Nation of Alberta, the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, and the Métis Nation of Ontario.
  • We appreciate that the Government of Canada continues to uphold its commitment to advancing Métis self-determination by including this important recognition of the Métis Nation of Ontario in the Federal Budget.