MNO Veterans’ Council attends Aboriginal Veterans Day
Representatives of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Veterans’ Council joined other veterans at the Aboriginal Veterans Day at Canadian Forces Base Borden on May 24. Pictured (back row, left to right) Doug Woods, Ted Johnston, Brian Black, Greg Garratt, Paul Pirie and (front row, left to right) Dave Walker and Bill (William) Jamieson. Photo
Huntsville students learn about Métis way of life
Métis Nation of Ontario citizen Victor Brunelle and his grandson Owen Porter show off a timeline of Métis history to Grade 4 students at Huntsville Public School. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Submitted by PCMNO Senator Verna Porter-Brunelle Three grade school classes in Huntsville learned about Métis traditions and way
MNO Provisional Council looks to the new provincial government to advance reconciliation
Recently re-elected PC MPP Norm Miller speaking at the 2016 MNO Annual General Assembly. MPP Miller has been a mainstay at provincial Louis Riel Day ceremonies, AGAs and at Métis community council events for many years. Click to view a larger version of this picture. Following the results of yesterday’s provincial election, the Provisional Council
The MNO ready to work with Premier Doug Ford
June 29, 2018 For immediate release (TORONTO) Following the swearing in of the new Cabinet of Premier Doug Ford, the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) affirmed the MNO’s commitment to working with the new Progressive Conservative majority government to further the recognition of rights, interests and aspirations of Métis families and
MNO congratulates new Ontario Regional Chief
June 29, 2018For immediate release (OTTAWA) Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Margaret Froh is pleased to congratulate RoseAnne Archibald on being elected Ontario Regional Chief during the All Ontario Chiefs Conference hosted by Nipissing First Nation. “On behalf of the Provisional Council of the MNO, I extend our congratulations to Regional Chief Archibald on
Symposium spotlights the latest in Métis research
Click above to view a short video about the Ways of Knowing symposium. From April 27 to 29, Métis post-secondary students had front row seats to learn about the latest in Métis research. They were among nearly 100 people who attended the Ways of Knowing: Promising Directions for Métis Research symposium in Ottawa, co-hosted by
MNO citizen to release new book
Métis Nation of Ontario citizen Lawrence Waxy Gregoire is releasing his new book on the history of the Penetang Hurons hockey team in July. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Lawrence Waxy Gregoire is ready to release a new book on the history of the
MNO Grand River Métis Council participates in Powwow
Métis Nation of Ontario Grand River Métis Council Councilor Diane Kilby, Secretary Pandora Wilhelm, Councilor Pat St. John and Treasurer Leslie-Anne Muma attend the Annual Traditional Pow Wow held at Conestoga College on Feb. 24. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Submitted by MNO Grand River Métis Council Councillor Diane Kilby
Painting unveiled for MNO Thorold office
Métis Nation of Ontario Niagara Region Métis Council Councilor Pierre Carre unveils his painting for the Thorold office following the council’s Annual General Meeting on April 18. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Submitted by MNO NRMC Treasurer Laura Burey Sloping mountains, towering trees and water as smooth as glass frame
The position of Ontario’s political parties on Métis issues
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) wrote the leaders of each of Ontario’s four principal political parties and provided each with 15 questions pertaining to Métis issues in order to provide MNO citizens with more information prior to the provincial election. To date, the Liberal, New Democratic and Green Parties have provided responses and we