Métis Days of Significance

Dive into the rich history, culture, and resilience of the Métis people with this engaging presentation created by the Métis Nation of Ontario’s K-12 Education Initiatives Team. Explore a carefully curated selection of Days of Significance that hold deep meaning for the Métis community, offering educators a meaningful way to incorporate Métis perspectives into their lessons throughout the school year. From Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) to the National Day of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Peoples (MMIWG +2S), this presentation sheds light on these important observances through the lens of Métis experiences and history.

Featuring some impactful videos produced by the Métis Nation of Ontario, this presentation provides valuable resources that can be revisited in the classroom, enhancing students’ understanding of Métis culture, historical events, and current-day issues. Designed to complement the Métis Days of Significance calendar available on the MNO website, this presentation offers a dynamic tool for educators looking to foster a deeper connection with Métis history and values, and empower students to appreciate the diverse fabric of Indigenous cultures in Canada.

This engaging resource is not just for learning—it’s an invitation to reflect, honour, and celebrate the Métis people of Ontario!

 

Andrea Paquette-Weickert has been employed by the Métis Nation of Ontario as a K-12 Education and Partnership Advisor since 2019. She is partially bilingual and self-identifies as Métis from the Ottawa River region; she represents the school boards of Southern Ontario.

 

Chantal Tremblay has been employed by the Métis Nation of Ontario as a K-12 Education and Partnership Advisor since 2022. She is fully bilingual and represents the French school boards and several English boards across the province. She is a Métis woman and Harvester from the Mattawa/Ottawa River Historic Métis Community.

 

Resources

Days of Significance PPT Description

Metisnation – k-12_education and partnership advisor request form

general email for anyone looking to reach out to us?  K-12Education@metisnation.org