Welcome

This year, the 9th Annual Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) will be held in person at The Water Tower Inn in Sault Ste. Marie. The conference will take place on Wednesday, August 13th (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) and Thursday, August 14th (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Youth will also have the opportunity to expand their leadership experience by staying for the Métis Nation of Ontario Annual General Assembly (AGA), taking place from August 15th to 17th.

The 2025 conference is centered on the theme of ‘Telling Our Stories’. We will host a variety of workshops and land-based learning opportunities that explore the power of stories in Métis culture and identity. Through collaboration with Métis community members from across the homeland, we aim to create a space for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and celebration of the rich, diverse stories that define and connect us as Métis people.

Applications are for verified MNO citizens between the ages of 16–29. Youth under the age of 18 will require an adult chaperone. The YLC admin team will follow up with those youth for additional information once applications are accepted.

Applicants will be contacted by the YLC Admin Team regarding the status of their application by end of June 2025. Space is limited.