Information Bulletin concerning Métis National Council Assembly, November 2018
Today, at a meeting of the Métis National Council General Assembly in Winnipeg, the President of the Métis National Council Clement Chartier released a report entitled “Addressing the Integrity of the Historic Métis Nation Homeland” which contained misinformation and inaccuracies about the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). A subsequent resolution was brought forward to adopt
President Froh responds to MNC Report
Click here to read: How Can it be? The Powleys not included in the Metis NationClick here to watch an interview withMNO President Margaret Froh. As has been previously reported, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, during the Métis National Council (MNC) General Assembly, the MNC released a report entitled “Addressing the Integrity of the Historic
MNO Grand River Métis Council offers workshops on self-defence and baking
Participants in the Women’s Self-Defence and Personal Safety workshop learn how to protect themselves during a physical confrontation. The workshop was hosted by MNO Grand River Métis Council and taught by RCMP Métis Liaison Cpl. Cheryle Hayden. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Submitted by Colleen Brunelle, MNO Grand River Métis
Fight for Métis rights highlighted at provincial Louis Riel Day ceremony
MNO President Margaret Froh receives the Louis Riel Day from Deputy Speaker of the Legislative of Ontario MPP Rick Nicholls during the 2018 Louis Riel Day ceremony outside Queen’s Park on Nov. 16. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Inspired by Louis Riel’s legacy of fighting for Métis rights and recognition,
Conestoga College signs national Indigenous Education Protocol
MNO Vice-Chair Sharron Cadeau, Conestoga College Indigenous Studies Coordinator Andrew Judge and MNO Grand River Métis Council President Jennifer Parkinson celebrate Conestoga College’s historic signing of the national Indigenous Education Protocol on Oct. 31. Clickhere to view a larger version of this picture. Submitted by Melody Chislett-Morris, MNO Education Officer Education and Training Citizens of
MNO North Channel Métis Council holds 2018 Annual General Meeting
MNO North Channel Métis Council held its Annual General Meeting on Nov. 4, with number of guest speakers. Pictured (Front row, left to right) are President Yvonne Jensen, Jena Descoteaux, Morgan Jensen, Women’s Representative Michelle McCoy Smith, Councillor Reg Bennett, (Back row, left to right) Councillor Pete Descoteaux, Senator Fern McCoy, Chair Allen St. Pierre,
Métis youth mark Remembrance Day with veterans in Ottawa
Métis youth joined the MNO Veterans’ Council and Canadian Senators in Ottawa for Remembrance Day ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Pictured are (back row, left to right) Brian Black, Colin Deacon, Shelly Claus, Guy Mandeville, Yvonne Boyer, Paul Pirie, Sharlene Lance, Doug Woods, Greg Garratt, (front row,
Louis Riel Day message from the MNO
Click here to view a larger version of this message. Posted: Nov. 15, 2018
MNO Grand River Métis Council participates in rare ecological experience
MNO Grand River Métis Council members and MNO citizens gather to catch and tag monarch butterflies to aid in conservation research. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Submitted by Colleen Brunelle, MNO Grand River Métis Council Women’s Representative As part of their Annual General Meeting on Sept. 8, Métis Nation of
Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak meet in Toronto for Annual General Meeting
MNO citizens attending the 2018 Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Annual General Meeting. (Left to right) Senator Verna Porter-Brunelle, MNO Chair France Picotte, Shirley Debassige, MNO Vice-Chair and Spokesperson for the MNO Women’s Council Sharon Cadeau, Liliane Ethier, Berni Picco, Pearl Gabona, Kelly Camacho, Patricia Taylor, June Smart, Shirley Loubert, Shelly Claus and Suzanne Jackson. Click