Métis Nation of Ontario’s 2024 Family Rendezvous
The Métis Nation of Ontario would like to invite up to six (6) families per MNO region (1-9) to attend a family rendezvous event. The rendezvous will allow Métis families with children and youth ages 4-17 (as of December 31, 2024) to come together to build connections to culture, focusing on telling our stories. The rendezvous will be held from November 7 – 10, 2024, at the J.W. Rosseau 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett, ON P0B 1G0.
- Thursday, November 7 – Travel day – all families travel to the Rosseau
- Friday, November 8 – Full-day programming – more information to follow
- Saturday, November 9 – Full-day programming – more information to follow
- Sunday, November 10 – Closing ceremony and all families travel home
The event will be hosted as an MNO multi-branch collaboration among Education and Training, Community Wellbeing, and Healing and Wellness Branches. Each branch will host programming and activities for families throughout the weekend. These experiences will be centred around Métis culture, community, and storytelling.
Interested families must apply through a complete application process, including a letter of intent. Priority will be given to families and youth who have not attended an MNO Youth Culture Camp or ELCC Family Culture Camp in the past. Selected families will have their accommodation, meals, and travel covered by the MNO. Selected families will be given one (1) hotel room. Our team will ensure that there are sufficient sleeping arrangements for each family. This includes cots and cribs.
All community members, MNO leadership, families, and staff must apply. Please note that this application’s intent is to obtain adequate information for the event, dietary and hotel needs, travel needs, and the family selection process.
To ensure that all participants have an enjoyable experience at the Rendezvous, we ask that parents and guardians identify any additional accommodations their child/youth may require in their application. Supporting information, such as an Individual Education Plan or a summary of your child’s developmental profile and the supports needed, will allow the rendezvous planning staff to develop accessible programming that ensures all participants can engage in programming. This information will not be shared with the selection committee and will only be used after the family is approved to attend the rendezvous to develop responsive programming.
To be eligible for this Rendezvous, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- One parent/guardian, grandparent(s), or child must be a Métis Nation of Ontario citizen eligible for direct benefits. Grandparents applying to attend the rendezvous with their grandchild(ren) must have written consent from the parent/guardian of the child(ren) attending.
- Have at least one (1) child, youth, or grandchild between the ages of four (4) and seventeen (17) (as of December 31, 2024).
- Families with siblings younger than the age limit are encouraged to apply. However, no formal child care will be provided, and it is expected that the child will be supervised by a parent/guardian/grandparent at all times during the rendezvous.
- Interested in learning about Métis culture and willing to participate in indoor/outdoor programming.
Space for this event is limited, as noted above. Applications will be accepted from September 25, 2024 until October 6, 2024 11:59 PM EDT. Late applications will not be considered. All applicants will receive an email confirming the application has been successfully submitted. Preference will be given to families who have not attended an MNO Youth Culture Camp or ELCC Family Culture Camp in the past.
Interested families can complete an application by following the link below:
https://metisnation.smapply.io/prog/metis_nation_of_ontario_rendezvous_2024
If you have any questions, please email elccevents@metisnation.org
Métis Nation of Ontario Rendezvous 2024
Métis Nation of Ontario’s 2024 Family Rendezvous
The Métis Nation of Ontario would like to invite up to six (6) families per MNO region (1-9) to attend a family rendezvous event. The rendezvous will allow Métis families with children and youth ages 4-17 (as of December 31, 2024) to come together to build connections to culture, focusing on telling our stories. The rendezvous will be held from November 7 – 10, 2024, at the J.W. Rosseau 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett, ON P0B 1G0.
- Thursday, November 7 – Travel day – all families travel to the Rosseau
- Friday, November 8 – Full-day programming – more information to follow
- Saturday, November 9 – Full-day programming – more information to follow
- Sunday, November 10 – Closing ceremony and all families travel home
The event will be hosted as an MNO multi-branch collaboration among Education and Training, Community Wellbeing, and Healing and Wellness Branches. Each branch will host programming and activities for families throughout the weekend. These experiences will be centred around Métis culture, community, and storytelling.
Interested families must apply through a complete application process, including a letter of intent. Priority will be given to families and youth who have not attended an MNO Youth Culture Camp or ELCC Family Culture Camp in the past. Selected families will have their accommodation, meals, and travel covered by the MNO. Selected families will be given one (1) hotel room. Our team will ensure that there are sufficient sleeping arrangements for each family. This includes cots and cribs.
All community members, MNO leadership, families, and staff must apply. Please note that this application’s intent is to obtain adequate information for the event, dietary and hotel needs, travel needs, and the family selection process.
To ensure that all participants have an enjoyable experience at the Rendezvous, we ask that parents and guardians identify any additional accommodations their child/youth may require in their application. Supporting information, such as an Individual Education Plan or a summary of your child’s developmental profile and the supports needed, will allow the rendezvous planning staff to develop accessible programming that ensures all participants can engage in programming. This information will not be shared with the selection committee and will only be used after the family is approved to attend the rendezvous to develop responsive programming.
To be eligible for this Rendezvous, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- One parent/guardian, grandparent(s), or child must be a Métis Nation of Ontario citizen eligible for direct benefits. Grandparents applying to attend the rendezvous with their grandchild(ren) must have written consent from the parent/guardian of the child(ren) attending.
- Have at least one (1) child, youth, or grandchild between the ages of four (4) and seventeen (17) (as of December 31, 2024).
- Families with siblings younger than the age limit are encouraged to apply. However, no formal child care will be provided, and it is expected that the child will be supervised by a parent/guardian/grandparent at all times during the rendezvous.
- Interested in learning about Métis culture and willing to participate in indoor/outdoor programming.
Space for this event is limited, as noted above. Applications will be accepted from September 25, 2024 until October 6, 2024 11:59 PM EDT. Late applications will not be considered. All applicants will receive an email confirming the application has been successfully submitted. Preference will be given to families who have not attended an MNO Youth Culture Camp or ELCC Family Culture Camp in the past.
Interested families can complete an application by following the link below:
https://metisnation.smapply.io/prog/metis_nation_of_ontario_rendezvous_2024
If you have any questions, please email elccevents@metisnation.org