Taanshi — Welcome!
The Peterborough & District Wapiti Métis Council is the elected voice of Métis Nation of Ontario citizens in Peterborough and the surrounding district. Have a look around — and have a paddle around the scene above while you're here: tap the water, the canoe, the campfire, the sun and the moon… there's more than a few surprises out on the water.
Métis Rendezvous
The Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
Register for the Rendezvous
Everyone is welcome — registering helps us plan food and canoe rides. One form can cover your whole family or group.
**All canoe riders must weigh at least 30 lb.
*A phone number just helps us reach you on the day if plans change. Your information is seen only by council members through our secure portal and is used only for this event — unless you tick the consent box, we won't contact you about anything else.
Maarsi — you're registered!
Registration is closed
Questions about the Rendezvous? Email [email protected].
About the Council
The Peterborough & District Wapiti Métis Council is a democratically elected community council of the Métis Nation of Ontario, serving citizens in Peterborough and the surrounding district as part of MNO Region 6. Chartered by the MNO and run entirely by volunteers, the council works to build community, celebrate and protect Métis culture, and connect citizens with the programs and supports available to them.
Community & Culture
Gatherings, workshops, and cultural events that bring Métis families in our district together — from jigging and fiddle to beadwork and traditional harvesting.
Governance
Elected under the MNO Community Council Electoral Code, the council meets monthly and represents our citizens' voice within the Métis Nation of Ontario. Citizens are welcome at council meetings — watch the calendar for dates.
Our Office
Suite 102 – 1054 Monaghan Road
Peterborough, ON K9J 5L3
705-876-9806
Council Members
Your elected council. Every seat can be reached directly by email — and please remember the council is made up of volunteers, so be kind; we'll respond to inquiries as soon as we can.
Events & Calendar
Upcoming events, gatherings, and council meetings — kept up to date by the council. Use the arrows to look ahead or back through past months.
News & Announcements
- Sep 30 Orange Shirt Day — Every Child Matters Wednesday, September 30 — 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd, Peterborough. All are welcome to join the Nogojiwanong Urban Indigenous Working Group in remembering those who never made it home and honouring the Survivors of residential schools and their families. • Tobacco ceremony conducted by Knowledge Carrier Kathy MacLeod Beaver • Jingle dress healing dances • Healing songs with local drummers • Lunch provided For more information: [email protected] Orange Shirt Day is a time to honour the Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the lasting effects these institutions have had on Indigenous families and communities. From a Métis perspective, it is also important to remember that Métis children were affected by residential schools, day schools, boarding schools, and other colonial systems designed to separate Indigenous children from their families, cultures, languages, and identities. The message that “Every Child Matters” reminds us that reconciliation is not only about remembering the past, but also about listening to Survivors, learning the truth of our shared history, and ensuring that Indigenous children today can grow up proud of who they are, connected to their families, communities, cultures, and traditions.
- Nov 7 Métis Healing Blanket Workshop Saturday, November 7 — 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the council office, 1054 Monaghan Road, Suite 102. All materials and snacks are provided. Space is limited — register here.
- Oct 18 Rendezvous at the Peterborough Canoe Museum Sunday, October 18 — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Canadian Canoe Museum, 2077 Ashburnham Drive. Canoeing for registered guests, food, traditional music, fire circle teachings and vendors. Everyone is welcome — register here so we can plan food and canoe rides.
- Oct 25 Council Annual General Meeting Sunday, October 25. All citizens are welcome — time and location to be confirmed; watch the calendar above for updates.
- Sep 2026 Welcome to the new pdwmc.com! Our council's new home on the web is live — events, news, council contacts, and links to MNO programs, all in one place.
Programs & Services
Programs and services for Métis citizens are delivered province-wide by the Métis Nation of Ontario. The links below open the MNO's website, where each branch outlines what's available and how to apply.
Healing & Wellness
Health, mental health, and wellness programming for Métis and Indigenous individuals and families.
Education & Training
Supports for Métis learners and job-seekers — from early learning through post-secondary and employment training.
Housing & Infrastructure
Programs across the housing continuum, from homelessness supports to homeownership.
Economic Development
Promoting prosperity and economic self-sufficiency, including supports for Métis entrepreneurs.
Lands, Resources & Consultations
Consultations on government and industry projects that may impact Métis rights, lands, and ways of life.
Community Wellbeing
Programming that supports the safety and wellbeing of Métis and Indigenous individuals in need of assistance.
Intergovernmental Relations
Working with the governments of Ontario and Canada to advance Métis rights.
Rights, Research & Policy
Advancing the rights, research, and policy priorities of the Métis Nation of Ontario.
Get Involved & Volunteer
The council runs on volunteers — helping at gatherings, sharing a skill, joining a committee, or lending a hand behind the scenes. Tell us a bit about yourself and what interests you, and your message goes straight to the council's mailbox.
Prefer plain email? Write to us any time at [email protected].