Free parking is available from Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care/Waypoint Centre de soins de santé mentale located at 500 Church Street. Signage and directional staff will be available onsite to help attendees who wish to drive themselves to the event. Shuttles to and from the event will be provided to those who are staying at the MNO accommodations.

*There will be staff to direct cars to parking. Click here to view map of where to go.

We appreciate your patience as we verify your Métis Citizenship prior to verifying your attendance for the Annual General Assembly. All information will be verified by the Registry Office and could take up to two weeks to complete. Once verified, attendees will be sent an email once your attendance is verified. 

Family is welcome to attend AGA activities outside of the AGA tent during business hours; however, space is limited within the AGA business tent and access will not be granted to those who are not MNO citizens.

Q: Will there be childcare available during the Annual General Assembly?
A: Camp AGA will be onsite at the north end of Discovery Harbour for attendees with children ages 0-12. This will be a free service led by the MNO Early Learning and Child Care team. Registration for the event is required. An email will be sent out with the link to register your child(ren) for Camp AGA. Children will be split into three groupings 0-3, 4-7, 8-12, and engage in developmentally appropriate programming through the duration of the event. Lunch and snacks will be provided as well.

Q: How do I register my child(ren) for Camp AGA?
A: Check the box to indicate that you would like to register your child(ren) for Camp AGA and an email with a registration link will be sent to you. 

Q: What happens if I need childcare assistance outside of Camp AGA hours?
A: For individuals traveling with children, childcare services will be available at Camp AGA on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:30 AM until the conclusion of AGA business hours. If staff members are needed to work beyond Camp AGA hours, they must make alternate childcare arrangements.

If you have more questions regarding Camp AGA, please email elccevents@metisnation.org

Q: Will MNO feed my family?  

A1: Métis citizens attending the AGA at Discovery Harbour will receive food including morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks on Friday, August 16th, and Saturday, August 17th. On Sunday, only morning snacks and lunch will be provided. 
Dinner will be served for citizens attending the President's welcome and canoe arrival on Thursday, August 15th, and for those attending the Gala evening on Saturday, August 17th. 

A2: Non-citizen family members attending the Gala will be charged a $25 each fee for their meal. Breakfasts will exclusively be served at the five hotels from 7 am to 10 am. MNO is pleased to invite Directors to bring family members to stay with you in your room at AGA.  Due to regulations, non-citizens are not allowed in the AGA business tent, which means no meals will be available during AGA business hours from 8 am to 4 pm. However, for the Thursday evening canoe arrival and Presidents Welcome, all family members are welcome to attend. Additionally, for the Saturday evening Gala on August 17th from 6 pm to 9 pm, non-citizen family members have the option to purchase tickets for $25 per person. Payment for Gala dinner tickets can be made via credit card on-site at the registration table.

Q: Where are the hotels located for the event?
A: All the hotels for the attendees are located in Midland ON. approximately 20 minutes away from Discovery Harbour.

Q: Will a call-in room block be available for citizens?
A: Yes, when registering as a citizen, there is an option to receive an email with a promo code and instructions on how to book your accommodations.  

#1 CAMPING UNDER THE STARS

There are two options for camping under the stars this AGA:

Camping Option A: SOLD OUT/ WAITLIST 

The MNO has secured the use of a group site, and the fees will be waived. These sites are first come, first serve until they are gone. These sites can accommodate approximately 25 campers with tents. Group sites have running water to a tap and a privy for a washroom at the entrance to each site. There are no electrical hookups there. These sites would be a great option for larger groups, to get together for a fire or meal. Please note: The campground limits the number of campers to 6 to keep the sites compact and the noise down for the neighbouring sites.

*Please reply to events@metisnation.org to confirm your wish to use the FREE group site. Sites are first come first served and may be sold out.

Camping Option B:

If you would rather choose your own site preferences and pay for your stay, please register your party at Reservations at Ontario Parks or call 1-888-668-7275. Only those who have been preapproved will be able to claim campsite reimbursement.

The fee structure for these sites daily is as follows:

• Hydro sites - regular $47.50, Senior $38.00, Person with Disabilities $23.75 plus HST for all.
• Non-hydro sites - regular $42.00, Senior $33.60, Person with Disabilities $21.00 plus HST for all. 

As per the cancellation policy at Awenda Park,

This window opens up five months in advance to the day of your expected arrival (i.e., if you arrive on Thursday, August 15^th, you should book on Friday, March 15^th at 7 am) You can book online or by calling the reservation line above. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis until they are gone.  https://www.ontarioparks.ca/reservations/penalties, below are the restrictions for cancelling your stay. 

#2 FOR THOSE INVITED GUESTS STAYING WITH FAMILY

A private, non-commercial accommodation allowance of $30 per night will be paid to those staying in “non-commercial” accommodations (i.e., family or friends) when travelling on MNO business to a city away from the traveler's home or office.

Q: Will there be shuttles from the airport to the hotels?
A: Yes, there will be bus drivers waiting in the terminal with Métis Nation of Ontario signs upon arrival to take you to Midland Ontario where the hotels are located. This will take approximately 2 hrs. to arrive. Shuttles back to Pearson will be provided based on flight and travel times after AGA concludes Monday, August 18^th, 2024.

Q: Will shuttles be offered to and from Discovery Harbour to the hotels?
A: Yes, shuttles will be available from all hotels to and from the AGA at Discovery Harbour at scheduled intervals TBD.

Q: Will shuttles be offered from the campsites?
A: Campers will be responsible for transporting themselves and their equipment to and from the campground, and it is anticipated that they will also be able of traveling to and from the AGA independently.

Q: What are the COVID-19 protocols for the Annual General Assembly?
A: We are taking all necessary precautions to keep everyone safe and protected. All attendees will be asked to self test daily for COVID-19 near registration prior to entering the event. More details about this process to come. All attendees are strongly recommended to wear masks throughout the event.  

Date: Friday, August 16th - Sunday, August 18th
Location: Discovery Harbour - North Gate, Penetanguishene, ON
We welcome your participation in this exciting event, providing a platform for showcasing your offerings to our community.

The MNO AGA Vendor Fair is scheduled to be open to the public during the following hours:

• Thursday, August 15 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, to coincide with Canoe Arrival.
• Friday, August 16 from 9:00am to 5:00pm, during AGA Meeting hours.
• Saturday, August 17 from 9:00am to 6:00pm, during AGA Meeting hours.
• Sunday, August 18 fro 9:00am to 12:00pm, during AGA Meeting hours.

Vendors are responsible for staffing their tables during scheduled Vendor Fair hours.

Each vendor will be provided with a designated space, which includes a table and two chairs. Please note that electrical outlets may be limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact: 
For more information, or to submit your application by email, please reach out to:
Jennifer Pauze
Vendor Fair Coordinator
E-mail: Vendorfair@metisnation.org

Q: Will finance be onsite to help with reimbursements?
A: Yes, finance liaisons will be onsite during AGA business hours on:

• Friday, August 16th from: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
• Sunday, August 18th from: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Saturday, August 17th from: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Q: Will MNO cover my families travel expenses? 
A: MNO will not cover travel expenses for family members.

Q: Are their any limitations to invited attendees driving to AGA daily?
A: For MNO invited attendees, MNO will accept personal car mileage to drive up to 1 hour or 100 km one way to and from the AGA daily, for areas such as like Barrie, Orillia, Collingwood and Gravenhurst.  Mileage will be at the currently approved MNO rate.

Q: What kind of receipts can I claim?
A: Receipts are required for:

• Airfare (including boarding passes), rail fare, or bus fare, car rentals (if prior justification is approved before the trip) and/or transportation to airports.
• Lodging – at the lowest available rate and pre-approved.
• Parking and taxis

Receipts are not required for:

• Meals, mileage and incidentals for overnight

In the event that it is impractical to obtain a required receipt, or if such receipt has been inadvertently destroyed (please note that this circumstance is only acceptable on rare occasions), the traveller should submit a signed written statement (which constitutes an affidavit) to that effect, as well as an explanation of the expenditure involved.

Outdoor Event Essentials!

Before you join us for this years AGA, be sure to remember these essentials:

• Reusable Water Bottle: There will be water filling stations throughout the space.
• Sunscreen/Hat
• Bug Spray

Q. Have any other questions?
A. Please reach out to registration@tkevents.ca with any other inquiries and we will be happy to assist you. Registration by phone is available from 10 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday. Please call 1-800-270-6304 to be registered over the phone. You will need to have your citizenship information ready. For all other event inquiries, please email registration@tkevents.ca.

If you have recently moved or updated your contact information, please call the MNO Registry Team at 1-855-798-1006 or 613-798-1006 to update your information. You can contact Registry by email at info@mnoregistry.ca.