Historic Sault Ste Marie Metis Council

06/16/2026

All MNO Citizens! We invite you to join us for a virtual What We Heard So Far session.

Catch up on our Self-Government journey and hear what citizens across the province shared along the way.

Hear the Voices. Ask Questions. Understand the Journey. Prepare for What’s Next – our draft Constitution!

Register here: https://ow.ly/X1PP50ZatMx

06/15/2026

06/10/2026

"Citizens are invited to join the Historic Sault Ste Marie Métis Council for a luncheon at the Powley Institute on Saturday June 20th from 11am-2pm. Citizens will be able to decorate birdhouses to give as a gift for Father’s Day, whether for a dad, brother, uncle, grandfather or other special person in your life.”

Please register using the link below.

https://www.huronsuperiormetis.ca/community-calendar

06/07/2026

Please join June Smart in welcoming the newly elected Historic Sault Ste Marie Métis Council Women's Rep Kristie Pine. It was my honor to gift Kristie with the MNOWC sash. Also present was the North Channel Métis Council Women's Rep Norine Malloy. We look forward to working with all of you in Region 4:)

June Smart, Chair

Métis Nation of Ontario Women's Council

Region 4 Women's Representative

Cell: (705) 987-2345

Email: [email protected]

"Nothing about Us, Without Us"

06/05/2026

The Historic Sault Ste Marie Métis Council election has concluded. Congratulations to the new Council Members.

06/04/2026

“June 11th 2026, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Citizens are invited to an afternoon guided tour of Red River Métis Artist Rosalie Favell’s exhibit titled “belonging” with refreshments and discussion about the exhibit to follow. This event will give citizens a chance to learn about Métis artist Rosalie Favell’s journey of finding identity and discuss what they take away in an informal setting while enjoying a light snack and refreshments.”

Please come and join the Historic Sault Ste Marie Métis Council and MNO's Community Wellness Coordinator at the Art Gallery of Algoma. After the tour please join Senator Kisch, and Community Wellness Coordinator Melanie McLaughlin for refreshments and discussion about the exhibit.

Registration is required for this event.

Please register using the link below.

Explore the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community calendar for upcoming events, meetings, gatherings, cultural activities, and important dates.

05/18/2026

The Métis Nation of Ontario Women's Council (MNOWC) has asked us to reach out to the women in region 4 to answer a survey. Please see their request below:

To Our Métis Sisters, the MNOWC is asking you to answer a survey. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. The responses are confidential and will be shared only in a summarized form (no individual names). They will report the results at the 2026 Annual General Assembly (AGA), during the MNOWC Annual General Meeting (AGM).

** Please note: Once the survey link is filled out, the link cannot be shared **

https://forms.gle/F42NMB9xrqDy9cdCA

** DEADLINE TO COMPLETE SURVEY: June 15, 2026 **
Maarsii/Thank You for sharing your voice. You are important to us!

June Smart, Chair
Métis Nation of Ontario Women's Council
Region 4 Women's Representative
Cell: (705) 987-2345
Email: [email protected]

"Nothing about Us, Without Us"

Taanishi!/Hello! This survey is our first step in building a stronger relationship with you. Your answers will guide our priorities, how we communicate and how we advocate for Métis women at the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. Your responses are ...

05/15/2026

The office of the Electoral Officer has announced the official candidates list for the Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council.

Congratulations to the acclaimed candidates and good luck to the two Youth Representative Candidates.

https://www.metisnation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Official-Candidate-Announcement-HSSMC-May-15.pdf

05/12/2026

The Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council has formally adopted a new policy that will see the bell at the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Heritage Centre ring once again for moments of celebration, and remembrance. Adopted on March 18, 2025, the Heritage Centre Bell Ringing Policy reconnects the community with a long-standing Métis tradition rooted in the history of Sault Ste. Marie, the Upper Great Lakes.

Historically, Métis communities marked important events through the ringing of church bells. Bells announced weddings and celebrations, and most solemnly, marked the passing of respected community members. In Sault Ste. Marie, that tradition stretches back generations.

The original Sacred Heart Church, constructed by the Métis community in the 1840s, contained a small church bell used by local families. In 1904, a larger bell was installed in the bell tower of what is now Precious Blood Cathedral, replacing the earlier church. Community remembers Joseph “Joe the Bell” Boissoneau, who was known for ringing the bell at Sacred Heart Church on behalf of the community.

Today, the bell housed within the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Heritage Centre - located in the former St. John’s Anglican Church—will once again become a living part of Métis cultural life.

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The HSSMMC adopts policy that will have the bell at the SSM Heritage Centre ringing once again!