Strengthening Métis-led housing through national collaboration

Press Release

April 28, 2026

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) took part in the Métis Housing Solutions Workshop, contributing to national discussions on Métis-led housing approaches from March 24–25, 2026.

The two-day workshop hosted by the Métis National Council (MNC) brought together staff and leadership from Métis governments, federal partners, and housing experts to advance solutions rooted in Métis priorities and realities.

Participants included representatives from the MNO and Otipemisiwak Métis Government (OMG), alongside federal partners such as Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), and Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC).

Discussions focused on key issues impacting Métis housing, including housing trends, governance in housing delivery, workforce and labour considerations, and culturally grounded, eco-smart housing design. The workshop also created space to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and identify practical approaches to improving housing outcomes for Métis citizens.

MNO representatives presented on the upcoming MNO housing census, as well as current programs and services supporting Métis citizens across Ontario.

MNO continues to advance Métis-led housing solutions in partnership with others, supporting the needs of Métis citizens and communities across Ontario.

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