Brad Maggrah remembered for tireless fight for Métis rights
One of the founding members of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Brad Maggrah has died. Brad spent the better part of the last three decades training and supporting Métis citizens across the province. Brad was one of the first Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Councillors for Region 2 and served on
Métis Veteran Alex Boucher turns 107
NO President and members of the MNOVC met Alex Boucher in his Britt, ON home for a birthday celebration. Back row left to right: MNO President Margaret Froh, MNO Veterans Council members Paul Pirie, Rob Baskey, and Brian Black. Front: Alex Boucher Métis World War II Veteran Alex Boucher recently celebrated his 107 birthday surrounded
MNO citizen and veteran Harvey Horlock passes away
(Left) MNO Veteran Harvey Horlock shakes hands with former Premier McGuinty at Remembrance Day Ceremonies at Queen’s Park (centre) Harvey Horlock (1936-2020) (right) Past MNO President Gary Lipinski presents Harvey Horlock with the MNO Louis Riel Commemorative Medal Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and MNO citizen Harvey Horlock has died.Inspired by the sacrifices of
Frequently Asked Questions
Meeting of Métis Governments from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario What is the significance of the Tri-council Meeting of Métis Governments that was held in Edmonton, Alberta on January 14 – 16, 2020 and brought together the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), the Métis Nation of Alberta, and the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MNS)? This meeting
Métis National Council’s response to the Tri-council Meeting
On January 20, 2020, the MNO received a letter from Métis National Council (MNC) President Clement Chartier claiming that the MNO was now suspended from the Métis National Council’s governance. Citizens will recall that during the November MNC Assembly a resolution was very narrowly passed to place the MNO on ‘probation’ and directed that the
PCMNO off to a busy start in 2020
The Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) started the New Year with a trek to Edmonton, Alberta to represent the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens at two important meetings. The PCMNO was called to Edmonton for a historic Tri-council meeting of the Métis Governments of MNO, Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA)
MNO Citizen Hec Lavigne remembered
Long-serving Mayor of Callander, Ontario and Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Citizen Hector “Hec” Lavigne has died. Lavigne entered politics as Reeve of Callander in December of 2000. He sat and chaired numerous local and regional boards and committees while maintaining full-time employment in the insurance industry as a Commercial Lines Account Manager with the
Métis Governments of Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta Conclude Successful Meeting in Edmonton
(back row left to right) Joanne Meyer, MNO Chief Operating Officer; Richard Quintal, MNS Chief Executive Officer/Chief of Staff; Thom Isaac, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP; Jason Madden, Pape Salter Teillet LLP; Zachary Davis, Pape Salter Teillet LLP; Aaron Barner, MNA Senior Executive Officer; Jennifer St.Germain, MNO Chief Strategy Officer. (front row left to right)
Métis Governments of Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta gather in Edmonton
A historic meeting of the Métis Governments of Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta is taking place this week in Edmonton, Alberta from January 14 – 16, 2020. The Tri-Council session brings together the three democratically elected councils of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MNS) and the Métis Nation of Alberta
Métis Voyageur
The next edition of Métis Voyageur, the 103rd issue, will be mailed in early 2020. There is still time to get your stories into the Jan/Feb 2020 issue of Métis Voyageur. Please send submissions to CommOps@metisnation.org by January 10th, 2020. In the meantime please enjoy this Special Year-End Update edition of Métis Voyageur which includes