MNO AGA update on Métis rights and self-government
Métis lawyer and MNO legal counsel Jason Madden provided an update about Métis rights and self-government during the MNO’s Annual General Assembly in Peterborough on Aug. 18. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. On the second day of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Peterborough, Métis
Ontario Métis continue work towards self-government
MNO Veterans’ Council Senator Guy Mandeville leads the procession following the arrival of voyageur canoes on the shore of Beavermead Park in Peterborough on Aug. 16. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. “Ours is really an incredible story but there is so much more to that is yet to be written,”
Métis rights and self-government focus of the 25th MNO AGA
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) launched its 25th Annual General Assembly (AGA) tonight in Peterborough with the arrival of the traditional voyageur canoes on the shores of Beavermead Park. The MNO leadership, including members of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO), as well as special guests, paddled the canoes and
MNO Election Processes and Policy on Verification of Candidates for Holding Elected Office
Background & Current Update On February 28, 2018 the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) circulated to all MNO Community Council Presidents, Senators, and the Executives of the MNO Youth, Veterans’ and Women’s Councils and posted on the MNO website an Information Bulletin on MNO Policy #2018-001: New Policy On Verification of Candidates for Holding Elected
Été: A Métis Summer Camp Experience
Campers participating in Été: A Métis Summer Camp Experience learn how to manoeuver the voyageur canoes. The summer camp runs until Aug. 4. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. After their first day of paddling, the excitement of the campers participating in the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Été: A Métis
MNO participates in Indigenous language forum
Representatives from the PCMNO, Community Councils and other MNO citizens participated in the federal government’s Indigenous languages consultation in Toronto on July 12. This picture features the MNO group with Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues, who was attending another meeting at the same location. Click
Métis Nation signs Housing Sub-Accord with Canada
Presidents from the Métis National Council governing members signed a Housing Sub-Accord with the federal government on July 19 at the General Assembly of the Métis National Council. On hand for the signing were a number of MNO representatives. Pictured are PCMNO Secretary-Treasurer Tim Pile, MNO Chair France Picotte, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Dr. Carolyn
MNO citizen travels the globe for social justice
André Moreau, 29, of Penetanguishene, is seen in Pangnirtung, Nunavut where he is working with the government on adoption law. Click here to view a largerversion of this picture. Submitted by Scott Carpenter, MNO Manager, Education, Way of Life and Special Projects Written by Gisele Winton Sarvis, Midland Mirror This is a shortened version of
MNO Veterans’ Council Senator attends change of command parade
Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans’ Council Senator Guy Mandeville, CD (centre) stands with Maj. Jane Anne Swim, CD and Maj. Pauline Hancock, CD. Senator Mandeville was present for the change of command parade at Canadian Forces Base Trenton on June 26. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Submitted by MNO Veterans’
MNO President delivers Métis presentation for National Indigenous Peoples Day
MNO representatives provided a presentation to about 50 Union Gas employees during a Lunch and Learn event in Toronto on June 21. Pictured are Union Gas Senior Analyst Jessica Newman, Vice-President Canada Gas and Union Gas Tanya Mushynski, PCMNO Executive Senator Joseph Poitras, Union Gas Associate General Counsel Armanda Pinho, Union Gas Indigenous Affairs Consultant