NORTHWEST MÉTIS COUNCIL
Métis citizens are the heart & soul of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) & are represented at the local level through MNO Chartered Community Councils. The local Councils are an important communication hub for MNO & play a significant role in fostering community empowerment & development for Métis citizens living within the geographic territory of that council. Community
Councils operate in accordance with MNO Charter Agreements, which give councils the mandate to govern, while ensuring accountability, transparency, and consistency. The Charter Agreements along with the Community Code & Community Electoral Code are the policy documents Community Councils refer to when holding mandatory community elections. The documents also outline the rules & regulations for conducting council business. The Community Relations Branch is actively engaged in the work of the Councils & helps to ensure they have the resources & expertise they need to fulfill their mandate. The interests of the Community Councils are represented Regional and at the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) through one of nine Regional Councillors. CONTACT: Email us at [email protected] or call 223-4535 ext: 307
To learn more about the Council and the Northwestern Ontario Métis Community visit NWOMC.CA
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM (CSS)
The CSS program is funded by the province through the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care. It provides information, advocacy, & practical support that allow individuals to remain in their homes for as long as possible. It also helps to ease the weight of care provided by informal caregivers such as extended family. CSS services are available to Métis person of all ages, & their extended families. The emphasis is on service for elders with health issues or isolated people with a chronic disease & having difficulty in the management of the disease, or dealing with a terminal illness. The following support services help to ensure people continue to live a full & independent life in the home community: Medical Transportation Services, Friendly Visits, Care Giver Support Services, & Community Support Services
** VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED
CONTACT: Email [email protected] or call 223-4535
EDUCATION
The MNO has always made education a high priority. The MNO offers a range of supports and services for the educational success of all Métis across Ontario beginning in early childhood, continuing through Kindergarten to grade 12 to post-secondary education and into adulthood. MNO continues to foster partnerships between communities and school boards, colleges and universities, and other key stakeholders to foster a culture of lifelong learning in communities that support student education. TRAINING
Skills training and development is a critical component for supporting Métis people in achieving their career aspirations and advancing the interests of Métis communities across Ontario. In support of this goal, MNO provides a comprehensive suite of employment programs and services that include career counselling, employment readiness training, wage subsidies, apprenticeship support, mobility assistance, self-employment, youth initiatives and services for clients with disabilities. Programs and services are delivered through community-based service sites across Ontario
Contact: See Metis Nation of Ontario website.
