The Issue

Earlier this year, the Government of Canada and the MNO entered into a carefully crafted agreement. The agreement recognizes large areas of territories as the “Historic Metis Nation Homeland” - ranging from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, parts of Ontario, British Columbia, and northern US. The legislation will affirm the all Metis Communities Represented by the MNO have the right to self-determination, including the right of self-government under s. 35. The legislation will also recognize MNO as a Métis Government and an Indigenous Governing Body.

Our Message

First Nations are not against Métis people and reject all claims of lateral violence. First Nations respect legitimate rights-holders. We have been very clear with the government that our central issue is NOT that we reject all Métis or Métis rights. The issue is that the communities represented by MNO did not exist historically and can’t be s. 35 rights holders. Granting rights to illegitimate groups in our territories undermines our rights.

What We Want

We are asking MPs and Senators not to support Canada’s attempts to silence First Nations – let there be debate on this important matter.

On June 19, 2023, Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare, First Nations Leadership and the Chiefs of Ontario gathered in Ottawa, Ontario, to oppose the passing of federal legislation related to the recently updated Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement between the Metis Nation of Ontario and Canada and discuss the legislation’s impact on First Nations Rights in Ontario.

Rights Assertions

Chiefs of Ontario position.

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Chiefs of Ontario Returning to Parliament Hill on September 20 for a Peaceful Demonstration
September 8, 2023

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Matawa Chiefs Council Rejection of the Government of Canada’s Introduction of Bill C-53 – Recognition of Certain Métis Governments of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act
June 22, 2023

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Grand Council Treaty #3 insists that the Metis Self-Government Legislation is a breach of Treaty #3 and a mistake that will harm the Anishinaabe for generations to come
June 21, 2023

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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Responds to Tabling of Divisive Legislation Regarding Recognition of Illegitimate “Historic” Metis Communities on Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2023

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MMF supports First Nations in denial of Métis communities in Eastern Ontario
June 21, 2023

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NAN Statement Regarding the Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement
June 20, 2023

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BCIC Unanimously Passes Resolution Rejecting and Denouncing Métis Colonialism in BC and the Crown’s Past and Ongoing Facilitation of it
June 13, 2023

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Anishinabek Chiefs-in-Assembly reject the Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement
June 12, 2023

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Kill the bill, say First Nations as they unite in opposition to Métis self-governance
July 17, 2023
windspeaker.com

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Liberals introduce Métis self-government legislation just before Parliament rises for summer
June 22, 2023
aptnnews.ca

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Ontario First Nations chiefs protest federal Métis self-government bill
June 19, 2023
cbc.ca

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Wabun Tribal Council Challenges Government’s Metis Agreement in Court
June 16, 2023
wawataynews.ca

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Ontario chiefs confront minister over Métis self-government federal legislation
June 16, 2023
windspeaker.com

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Cannot rewrite history’: Chiefs reject Metis Nation agreement
June 16, 2023
sootoday.com

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