Mno Aki Land Trust

02/20/2026

Traveler Door to the World

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) invites First Nation community members to participate in the First Nation Employment Services Framework Survey, which will be administered by Indigenous & Community Engagement Inc.

The survey aims to identify barriers to employment, assess the supports and services communities need, and highlight opportunities to strengthen employment programs for First Nations people across Ontario.

Your feedback will help inform the development of a First Nation-led Employment Services Framework that is culturally relevant, community-driven, and grounded in First Nation rights and traditions.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3J8KFMY

The survey is open until Thursday, March 5 at 11:59 p.m.

By completing the survey, you are contributing to the creation of a stronger, First Nation–led approach to employment services.

All participants who complete the survey will be entered into a draw to win a $200 Visa gift card. This survey is intended for First Nation community members living on- or off-reserve in Northern Ontario (north of Sudbury).

For additional information, please email Stephen Kanagaratnam, Policy Analyst at [email protected] or Arvind Sharma, Director of Economic Development at [email protected]

02/20/2026

Youth artists still needed and can enter to win!!

02/20/2026

The Chiefs of Ontario are pleased to announce the launch of a new dedicated website focused on the reform of the 1965 Indian Welfare Agreement (IWA).

This website serves as the central hub for updates, resources, and key information related to the reform process. It has been created to ensure First Nations leadership and community members can easily access clear, timely, and accurate information. The site will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.

Visit the new website: https://1965iwareform.ca/

01/20/2026

❄️ Winter Teachings: The Gift of Rest and Hibernation 🌙
Winter reminds us that rest is not a pause from purpose. It is part of how life continues.
On the Land many beings slow down and turn inward. Some hibernate. Some rest beneath the snow. Some conserve their energy until the time is right to move again.
Our Grandmothers teach us to pay attention to this rhythm. Hibernation is not giving up. It is preparation. It is trusting that rest will carry us through.
The Land shows us that constant movement is not required to be meaningful. Quiet seasons are where strength is restored and intentions are formed.
As winter holds us may we allow ourselves to rest without guilt.
To move gently.
To honour our bodies and spirits as part of the natural cycle.
And to trust that when spring returns we will be ready.

12/21/2025

The Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year. A time when the Land rests and the darkness invites us to slow down and listen.
Our Grandmothers teach us that winter is not empty. It is full of quiet wisdom. The soil is resting. The seeds are waiting. The teachings are still working beneath the surface.
This season reminds us that rest is part of responsibility. Stillness is part of growth. And listening is part of care.
As the light begins its slow return, we are reminded that renewal does not rush. It comes when the Land is ready.
May this Solstice be a time to honour the wisdom of our Grandmothers.
To rest with intention.
To give thanks to the Land for holding us through the dark.
And to carry these teachings forward as the days grow brighter.

12/12/2025

Greetings relatives,

As being the founder of Mno Aki Land Trust, I’d like to give you the story of how it came to be and why it was named as it has been.

In the late 20 teens, I had this feeling growing inside me about the role of Grandmothers in our society and how we needed to do more to help heal our families of intergenerational trauma and its effects. It also made me think about how we needed to revive and keep our land based activities and knowledge in the best way we could. I know there are many great organizations doing great programming for youth out there and I applaud them and support them when I can. But I also realized we don’t have any off reserve land bases in which to practice our land based life ways. So the idea for a land trust was born. I had guidance from a lawyer who helped with the formalities of becoming a recognized land trust. I held semaa in my hand and prayed about the matter. The name spoken was the good earth or Mno Aki. So I asked for this to be the name of the land trust.

Grandmother Becky Big Canoe
Chippewas of Georgina Island member

12/05/2025

Across many Indigenous Nations on Turtle Island, the Three Sisters remind us of the wisdom carried by our Grandmothers and by the Land itself. Corn Bean and Squash are more than foods. They are relatives who show us how to live in good relationship.
Corn grows tall and steady just like a Grandmother who stands with strength for her family.
Beans climb with trust and connection reminding us that we are never meant to carry life alone.
Squash spreads across the soil offering protection the way our Grandmothers shelter us with care and patience.
Together they show us how to support one another how to honour our roles how to share our gifts and how to root ourselves in the teachings of the Land. The Three Sisters teach that when we care for each other in this way the whole community grows strong.
May we walk gently with these teachings.
May we listen to the Land as we would listen to our Grandmothers.
May we nourish the relationships that keep us grounded.

12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday is a time for sharing. Consider supporting Mno Aki Land Trust.

Land trusts are opportunities to rekindle our relationships to the land. Mno Aki Land Trust is governed by Indigenous Grandmothers who are remembering their responsibilities to lead their families and communities by ensuring that land is available for the well-being of all.

Land that is honored gives back by healing, teaching, feeding and sheltering us. Mno Aki’s Grandmother Council is engaged in establishing spaces across this country on lands that will be locally governed according to the protocols and teachings of the region.

Supporting Mno Aki Land Trust means supporting an Indigenous-led approach to conservation that benefits us all, now and into the future. See you on the land!

Donate here:
https://globalindigenoustrust.org/donate/

(Please ensure you've selected Mno Aki Land Trust from the drop-down menu stating how you would like your donation directed)

11/25/2025

Now hiring for multiple positions, at our North Healing Lodge!

Work directly with Indigenous children, youth adults and families, supporting their mental health through, wellness programming, cultural programming, referrals, and aftercare with a strong focus on holistic, community-based care.

🧡 Indigenous applicants will be given priority
To learn more or apply:
🌐 www.enaahtig.ca/careers
📧 [email protected]