Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council

Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council We are a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Charter Community Council dedicated to building community relations and cultural links. to hear a guest speaker.

We are a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Charter Community Council. We invite the Oshawa and Durham Region Community, Métis, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal People of all ages to participate with us in the celebration of our Métis history, values, culture, and languages which form our proud heritage. Our council stands committed to enhancing community development, the academic success of our youth, th

e promotion artistic and cultural achievements along with exercising our treaty rights under the constitution. Together with our community partners, friends, the support of MNO and co-council we strive to provide community programs, outreach and cultural development. We're always looking for interested Citizens to participate as a representative in the vacant roles on Council or in any volunteer capacity. Please contact us for more information. Current MNO Oshawa Durham Region Metis Council Representatives:

President - Helen Giacchetta
Chair – Mac Moreau
Treasurer - Vacant / Helen will maintain until we get one
Secretary - Vacant
Senator - Cecile Wagar
Women's Representative - Claire Kerns
Youth Representative – Vacant
Councilor - Peter Gregoire
Councilor - Pearl Gabona
Councilor - Wilmont Horner
Councilor - Matthew Jones
Councilor - Riscylla Shaw

PLEASE NOTE:
A Councilor may move a motion to suspend the regular Order of Business for any acceptable reason e.g. The MNO Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council invites input from Citizens and Councilors in preparing our meeting agenda. Send any matter you wish discussed at our next regularly scheduled meeting to [email protected]

October 20th at 6:00 p.m.Join us to learn how children grow, develop, and learn through everyday experiences. Explore de...
09/04/2026

October 20th at 6:00 p.m.

Join us to learn how children grow, develop, and learn through everyday experiences. Explore developmental milestones, the importance of play, and simple ways to support your child's learning and development through daily routines and activities at home. Parents and caregivers will leave with practical ideas to help their child thrive.


Please click on this link to register today! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/La760F6RQ3SOY94U7kavhg. Should you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] .





Respectfully,

Sydney Hagedorn
Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Coordinator
209 Dundas Street E. Unit #5
Whitby, ON
L1N 7H8
Métis Nation of Ontario
C: 705-875-0452
E: [email protected]
W: www.metisnation.org

Join us to learn how children grow, develop, and learn through everyday experiences. Explore developmental milestones, the importance of play, and simple ways to support your child's learning and development through daily routines and activities at home. Parents and caregivers will leave with practi...

Truth and Reconciliation: Orange Shirt day, story time and beading an orange shirt pin, Lunch provided.Event Timing: Sun...
09/03/2026

Truth and Reconciliation
: Orange Shirt day, story time and beading an orange shirt pin, Lunch provided.
Event Timing: Sunday September 27th, 2026 Lunch served
Event Address: 209 Dundas St E, Whitby Unit 106

Contact us at [email protected]

Sessions, Morning 10:30 am and then 1PM, In our Whitby Office Children will receive an Orange shirt to wear Sept 30th to School and a the story book “With our orange Hearts” is one of the best versions of a Truth and reconciliation story.

Please register with this link:

Event Timing: Sunday September 27th, 2026 Lunch served Event Address: 209 Dundas St E, Whitby Unit 106 Contact us at [email protected]

09/03/2026

I LOVE These.

Bannock Cinnamon Rolls.

Ingredients:

3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons baking powder
¼ cup melted butter
1 ½ cups of water
cinnamon sugar and margarine
raisins (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
2. Add in melted butter and water to mixture.
3. Knead gently for 10 minutes (¼ – ½ inches think)
4. Spread margarine on top of dough and sprinkle cinnamon sugar and raisins as you want.
5. Roll dough and cut to fit to bottom of Dutch oven.
6. Grease bottom of Dutch oven with oil.
7. Cook until done (checking every 5 or so minutes after 10 minutes).

8. Enjoy!

09/03/2026

I need a couple pick up trucks to help me with pick up at Sobeys warehouse in Whitby and deliver to our office.
Pick up Whitby and drop off in whitby. Gas will be covered

Let me know. Picking up a good from Sobeys warehouse at 10 am. Tomorrow Friday Sept 4th

All Region 8 MNO Citizens (residing within Oshawa & Durham Region Métis Council, Toronto & York Region Métis Council or ...
09/01/2026

All Region 8 MNO Citizens (residing within Oshawa & Durham Region Métis Council, Toronto & York Region Métis Council or Credit River Métis Council) are invited to join us for an inspiring evening as we come together virtually to honour the Powleys' and our fight for Métis rights. We'll watch a powerful documentary that highlights the story and impact of the Powley case, followed by a fun and interactive Powley Trivia game where you can test your knowledge and learn something new!

Please Join Us!

· Date: Tuesday September 22, 2026

· Time: 6:30-8:30pm

· Location: Virtually via Zoom (Zoom link to be emailed on or before September 22).

· Note: as this is a virtual event, you will need access to internet and a device (phone, computer, tablet)

Let us know you're coming by filling in the registration form via the link below or email [email protected]!

àRegister here: https://forms.gle/jpwoq5KvmMTuTnNv9





Alicia Blore

Region 8 – Regional Manager

Self-Government Branch

Métis Nation of Ontario

311-75 Sherbourne Street

Toronto, ON, M5A 2P9

Cell: 416-459-0839

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.metisnation.org

09/01/2026

The MNO is expanding and looking for talented candidates to join our team! Current openings include:

-Self Government - Performance Measures Analyst (18 Month Contract)
- Aging at Home Coordinator
- Metis Outdoor Centre Maintenance Personnel
- Community Support Services Coordinator
- Employment Counselor
- Youth Outreach Coordinator
- Youth Success Coordinator
- Archivist Assistant Intern
- Lead Fundraiser
- Metis Family Wellbeing Coordinator

For a complete list of openings, please visit: https://ow.ly/5I4s50ZHFPs

It will.be available Monday August 31st. From  11am  to 6pmAlso got some green bean, Peppercorn squash, Cheryl tomatoes,...
08/30/2026

It will.be available Monday August 31st. From 11am to 6pm

Also got some green bean, Peppercorn squash, Cheryl tomatoes, cucumber, spaghetti squash available from our garden

Address

209 Dundas Street E. Suite 106
Whitby, ON
L1N7H8

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