Metis Nation of Ontario Status

How to apply for Metis Nation of Ontario Status

Information on how to apply for Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Status may be found at: http://www.metisnation.org/registry/citizenship/apply-here/

This site details genealogy requirements: http://www.metisnation.org/book-home/

  • Should I apply for MNO Citizenship?
  • What Genealogical Documentation do I need for MNO Citizenship?
  • Chapter 1 – Introduction to Aboriginal Genealogical Research
  • Chapter 2 – Beginning Your Search
  • Chapter 3 – Research Strategy
  • Chapter 4 – Archives, Libraries and Societies with Aboriginal Resources
  • Chapter 5 – Vital Records and Alternate Sources
  • Chapter 6 – Census Records
  • Chapter 7 – Land Records
  • Chapter 8 – Military Records
  • Chapter 9- Court Records
  • Chapter 10 – Metis and First Nation Sources

Other sources of information include:
Library and Archives Canada
https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/aboriginal-heritage/metis/Pages/metis-genealogy.aspx

CanGenealogy Métis and First Nations
http://www.cangenealogy.com/metis.html

Researching your Aboriginal Ancestry
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-607.002-e.pdf

Métis Registration Guide
http://www.metisnation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/M%C3%A9tis-Registration-Guide.pdf