Consistent with our Aboriginal Right of self-government, the
Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO)
in consultation with the Captains of the Hunt and Métis
communities developed and issued the Métis Harvesting
Policy. The harvesting policy outlines the Métis harvesting
values and criteria for obtaining harvester's certificates which
are issued by the Captains of the Hunt.
The duties of the Captains of the Hunt today are the same as
those in years past. The Métis Nation of Ontario has
authorized the Captains of the Hunt to have full authority over
Métis hunts; to issue harvester's certificates; and,
to gather information on the number, species and location of
animals taken.
From the Métis Nation of Ontario 2006 Harvesting Policy:
Chief Captain of the Hunt
6.1 The President of MNO shall be the Chief Captain of the Hunt, and shall have
the overall management of the Metis harvest within the Province of Ontario
and the coordination of the regional Captains of the Hunt. The President may
at his discretion delegate the office of Chief Captain of the Hunt to another
MNO citizen.
Chief Captain of the Hunt
6.2
The President ofMN0 may appoint a Deputy Chief Captain of the Hunt who
shall be responsible to implement this policy throughout the province in
accordance with the objectives in article 3. The President may at his
discretion delegate some or all of the management of the Metis harvest to the
Deputy Chief Captain of the Hunt.
Captains of the Hunt
6.3 The President ofMNO shall appoint a Captain of the Hunt in each MNO
region who shall be responsible to implement this policy in accordance with
the objectives in article 3.
Responsibilities of Captains
6.4 Captains of the Hunt shall determine the appropriate management of the
Metis harvest and shall evaluate its progress on an ongoing basis and no less
than twice a year shall report to the Chief Captain of the Hunt.
6.5 Pursuant to 3.4, Captains of the Hunt shall make best efforts to collect and
disseminate harvest information obtained from MNO citizens who are
participating in the Metis harvest.
Harvesters Certificates may be Withdrawn
6.6 Captains of the Hunt may, after consultation with the Chief Captain of the
Hunt, withdraw MNO Harvesters Certificates, on written notice with reasons,
to the certificate holder. Persons whose MNO Harvesters Certificates have
been withdrawn may appeal such decision to the Chief Captain of the Hunt.
Other
6.7 Despite the seasonal limitations in article 5.1, Captains of the Hunt may
designate a person or persons to harvest for the benefit of the MNO citizens
in a particular Metis community. The proceeds of such harvest may be used
for, among other things, sharing, social or ceremonial purposes
6.8 A Captain of the Hunt may appoint a liaison to assist them in managing the
Metis harvest. Such liaison shall hold that office at the discretion of the
Captain of the Hunt and shall report to the Captain of the Hunt.
6.9 Captains of the Hunt who receive a summons and/or information from
Harvesters Certificate holders who have been charged have an obligation to
relay that information as soon as possible to the Executive Director at MNO's
head office, with a copy to the Deputy Captain of Hunt and the Chief Captain
of the Hunt.
