MNO to Host Province-Wide Sharing Circles to Address Suicide Prevention Through Cultural Lens
Press Release
July 29, 2025
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is launching a series of in-person sharing circles across the province, inviting Métis citizens to contribute their cultural perspectives on suicide and ways to support those who may be struggling with thoughts of ending their life.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to shape a culturally grounded approach to suicide prevention within Métis communities. By drawing on Métis worldviews, traditions, and values, the MNO aims to develop strategies that resonate deeply with community members and reflect lived realities.
The sharing circles are open to all MNO citizens aged 18 and older. Participants are encouraged to discuss cultural understandings and approaches to wellness, healing, and support. The focus of these sharing circles is to gather a collective wisdom to community-informed solutions. Due to this, we please ask that participants refrain from sharing personal or family-related mental health experiences.
- Region 7, Midland, August 6, 2025, 9:30-3:30
- Region 6, Ottawa, August 9, 2025, 9:30-3:30
- Region 9, Brantford, September 6, 2025, 9:30-3:30
- Region 5, Sudbury, September 27, 2025, 9:30-3:30
Interested citizens can visit the following link to register for a session and access the content form and screening survey: Click Here.
Please continue to monitor the website and MNO social media pages for upcoming dates.
If you are thinking about suicide, or worried about someone you know, call or text 9-8-8 anytime for support. Whatever you are going through, you are not alone.
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is also available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: hopeforwellness.ca | 1-855-242-3310
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Hotline and Hope for Wellness are funded by the Government of Canada.
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