Hivernant: A Métis Winter Camp Experience
Métis youth wouldn’t let anything get in the way of attending the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Hivernant Winter Camp Experience. A group of 14 Métis youth travelled to Thunder Bay for the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Youth Cultural Camp (MYCC) the weekend of March 23-26. The students involved wouldn’t have missed it.
MNO representatives attend 2018 PDAC Convention
Jean Camirand, President MNO Thunder Bay Métis Council; Dan Boulard, PCMNO Region 5 Councilor; Nelson Montreuil, President MNO Mattawa Métis Council; Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines; Ernie Gatien PCMNO Region 4 Councilor; Nina Henley, Secretary of MNO Kenora Métis Council; Yvonne Jensen, President MNO North Channel Métis Council; Brady Hupet, President MNO
‘An experience you can’t get anywhere else’
From snowshoeing and beading, to learning about post-secondary scholarships and resume writing, the 2018 Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Infinite Reach March Break Camp invited students to celebrate Métis way of life and learn about post-secondary opportunities. The camp was held March 11 to 15, at the Canadian Ecology Centre in Mattawa and brought together
Service providers attend MNO moccasin workshops in Brampton
Submitted by Métis Family Wellbeing Coordinator Catherine Corbett More than 30 people attended two separate moccasin workshops in Brampton on March 15 and March 20, including (back row, left to right) Kristina Lombardi, Mariam Fares, Jennifer Keeler, Catherine Corbett, Maria Soto, Crystal Fares, (front row, left to right) Brian Boros, Beth Boros, Baron Boros and
Building Métis awareness
Submitted by MNO Clear Waters Métis Council President Jerry Clarke MNO Clear Waters Métis Council President Jerry Clarke and his granddaughter Madeline Brum participate in a discussion about the needs of Métis community members. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Clear Waters Métis Council President Jerry Clarke and his granddaughter, Madeline Brum, participated in a community
Students learn dot art painting during MNO workshop
Submitted by MNO Credit River Métis Council President Karen Derocher Grade 3 students from Guardian Angel Catholic Elementary School, in Brampton, participated in a MNO dot art painting workshop on Feb. 27. Click here for a larger version of the picture. About 50 Grade 3 students from Guardian Angel Catholic Elementary School learned all about
Ways of Knowing: Promising Directions for Métis Research symposium
Are you a Métis youth over the age of 18 who is currently enrolled in post-secondary education or interested in post-graduate studies? If so, this symposium is for you! Click here to download the application. The Métis Nation of Ontario, in partnership with the University of Ottawa, will be hosting a symposium, Ways of Knowing:
MNO Infinite Reach Facilitators attend gathering in Toronto
Submitted by MNO Education Officer Michael V. Smith MNO Infinite Reach Facilitators met for a gathering in Toronto on Jan. 27-28. Pictured are: (back row left to right) Kristyna Frenken-Francis, Sheila Grantham, Tomas Lucas, André Nault, Leah Prisque, Alexis Chapman, Cassidy Eames, Cassidy Press, Connor McNamara, Katie Gervais, Liam Blore, Megan Southwell, Breton Burke, Elijah
MNO participates in second Métis Nation Permanent Bilateral Mechanism Leaders Meeting
MNO President Margaret Froh (right) attends the second Métis Nation Permanent Bilateral Mechanism Leaders Meeting on March 19 on Parliament Hill. Also in attendance were the Presidents of all the Métis National Council governing members, including Métis Nation British Columbia President Clara Morin Dal Col (left). Click here to view a larger version of the
MNO citizen wins gold at Junior Canadian Wrestling Championship
Submitted by MNO Education Officer Anne Trudel MNO citizen Rebekah Trudel takes the top spot on the podium at the Junior Canadian Wrestling Championship in Montreal earlier this month. Click here to view a larger version of the picture. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Rebekah Trudel is a National Junior Champion in wrestling after