MNO Nutrition Bingo held in Windsor
Healthy food items were the prizes for Nutrition Bingo at the MNO office in Windsor on Jan. 22. Click here to viewa larger version of this picture. Submitted by Audrey Bayliss, MNO Community Wellness Coordinator Ten people gathered to play Nutrition Bingo at the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) office in Windsor, on Jan. 22.
October Fostey remembered
Janet “October” Fostey Long-time Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) employee Janet (October) Fostey will be remembered for her laugh, dedication to her clients and advocacy for Métis people. October, 68, passed away on Feb. 13, 2019. She was the loving wife of Steve for 36 wonderful years, mother to Jason Haney (Rayna) and Tiffany Haney
Deer hide prepared for community projects
Region 7 Captain of the Hunt Greg Garratt, Vicki Jenkins and MNO Georgian Bay Métis Councilor Justin Dumont help prepare a deer hide for future projects on Jan. 28.Click here to view a largerr version of this picture. Submitted by Greg Garratt, Region 7 Captain of the Hunt Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens from
MNO applauds Indigenous Languages Act
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) applauds new legislation, which will help it protect its language for generations to come. On Feb. 5, Canada introduced the Indigenous Languages Act to reclaim, revitalize, strengthen and maintain Indigenous languages across the country, including Michif. The legislation will provide the mechanisms to recognize Indigenous language related rights under
MNO Applauds Ontario Designation of Nextbridge as the Licensed Transmitter for East-West Tie
Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) applauded the Government of Ontario’s directive to designate NextBridge Infrastructure (“NextBridge”) with an exclusive right to proceed with the construction of the East-West Tie Transmission Line Project (the “EWT Project”) along the north shore of Lake Superior. This decision resolves whether Hydro One’s eleventh-hour attempt to secure designation
Métis veteran Alex Boucher celebrates 106th birthday
MNO President Margaret Froh, MNO Veterans’ Council President Joe Paquette, Chair Brian Black, Rob Baskey, Women’s Representative Shelly Claus, Paul Pirie, and Secretary-Treasurer Greg Garratt attended the 106th birthday of Métis veteran Alex Boucher (front) on Jan. 26. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Submitted by Greg Garratt, MNO Veterans’ Council
MNO Toronto and York Region Métis Council holds Lands and Resources Symposium
Janet Sumner speaks at the MNO Toronto and York Region Métis Council Lands and Resources Symposium on Oct. 28. Written by Darlene Braz Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Toronto and York Region Métis Council (TYRMC) hosted its Lands and Resources Symposium at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg on Oct. 28. The goal of
David Dusome to serve as Region 7 PCMNO Councilor
PCMNO appointed David Dusome as Region 7 PCMNO Councilor at its meeting on Jan. 13. David Dusome will represent Region 7 on the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). The announcement comes after Dusome, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Métis Council President, was appointed during a secret ballot vote at
White oak trees planted by MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council
MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council is shovel-ready for planting white oak trees on Georgian Bay Island National Parks property. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Submitted by Larry J. Ferris, MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Chair The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Métis Council (GBMC) completed another tree planting
Ivèr: A Métis Winter Camp Experience
Click here to download the application forms. The MNO Métis Winter Camp is a great opportunity for Métis youth (grades 10 to 12) to participate in cultural activities in a winter setting. The camp will celebrate Métis history as well as traditional and contemporary Métis way of life and culture. Programming will be in sync