As part of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Statement of Prime Purpose, the Education team is devoted:
- to encourage academic and skills development and to enable citizens of the Métis Nation to attain their educational aspirations;
- to promote the history, values, culture, languages and traditions of the Métis Nation and to create an awareness of our proud heritage
It is with that in mind that the K-12 Initiatives team was created. The K-12 Initiatives department consists of four individual teams, who all share the main goal to promote the history, values, culture and language through education. The teams include:
- K-12 Education and Partnership Advisors;
- Curriculum and Resource Advisors;
- Métis Language Initiatives; and,
- Education Support Advocates
Each of these teams help support students, teachers and families in different ways, so we encourage you to visit the links below to learn more about each team and to access resources.
Our team wants to hear from all students, caregivers and educators about the shortcomings they have noticed in Métis education at the K-12 level. With that goal in mind, we have produced a brand-new survey so that we can close those gaps in future:
Métis Stay in School Program
The goal of this Program is to provide in school Métis youth the encouragement and support they need to stay in school and obtain their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Métis Language Resources by COPA
The following resources were developed by the Centre ontarien de prévention des aggressions (COPA) in collaboration with the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) Education and Training Branch.
K-12 Métis Education Kit
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) K-12 Métis Education Kits are an excellent resource for students, teachers, educators and community members to use inside and out of the classroom.
Curriculum and Resource Advisors
A list of resources for educators that provide a more fulsome cultural understanding of the Métis people
Métis Languages Initiatives
The MNO strives to support the efforts of citizens and communities to reclaim, revitalize, maintain, and strengthen Métis languages in Ontario.
K-12 Education and Partnership Advisors
It is our mission as K-12 Education and Partnership advisors to provide support for the success of Métis learners.
Education Support Advocacy Program
Get help navigating the K-12 school setting! The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to offer the Education Support Advocacy Program.
Métis Parent/Student Education Support Advocacy Sessions
This year Education Support Advocates (ESA) are pleased to invite Métis families and students to attend a series of educational and interactive sessions for parents/families/client’s who want to enhance their understanding of Advocacy in Ontario’s K-12 Education System as well as learn skills to support themselves or their children who may be experiencing challenges.
Each Métis Education Support Advocacy Session focuses on Communication, the Language of Education, and offers some great tools to get parents and families starting to feel empowered and inspired to advocate for their children enrolled in Public Education. Special Topics will also be highlighted throughout the year, one during each session. These special topics will include; The Individual Education Plan (IEP), Behaviours in School, and Transition Planning.
Schedule
The Parent Education Workshops will take place evenings between 7 to 8:30 PM EST (session lengths may vary).
- Individual Education Plans (IEP) – October 20, 2022
- Registration Deadline, October 19th 2022
- Behaviours in the School Environment – February 23, 2023. 12 PM to 1:30 pm EST
- Registration Deadline, February 15th 2023
- Transition Planning – May 18, 2023. 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST
- Registration Deadline, May 17th 2023
Eligibility Criteria
• Métis peoples and family members residing in Ontario
• Be enrolled or have at least one child/grandchild enrolled in Ontario’s K-12 Public Education System
• Ability to access the internet and have a device to connect to Zoom
• Willing to participate in a digital environment
Registration
To register or for more information, please email: educationadvocacy@metisnation.org
For a full description of each session click the button below.
Métis Stay in School Program
The goal of this Program is to provide in school Métis youth the encouragement and support they need to stay in school and obtain their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Métis Language Resources by COPA
The following resources were developed by the Centre ontarien de prévention des aggressions (COPA) in collaboration with the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) Education and Training Branch.
K-12 Métis Education Kit
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) K-12 Métis Education Kits are an excellent resource for students, teachers, educators and community members to use inside and out of the classroom.
Curriculum and Resource Advisors
A list of resources for educators that provide a more fulsome cultural understanding of the Métis people
Métis Languages Initiatives
The MNO strives to support the efforts of citizens and communities to reclaim, revitalize, maintain, and strengthen Métis languages in Ontario.
K-12 Education and Partnership Advisors
It is our mission as K-12 Education and Partnership advisors to provide support for the success of Métis learners.
Education Support Advocacy Program
Get help navigating the K-12 school setting! The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to offer the Education Support Advocacy Program.