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
MNO CRMC workshop introduces attendees to midwifery
The Métis Nation of Ontario Credit River Métis Council hosted a Midwifery and Healing Medicine workshop on March 28 in Brampton. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Submitted by MNO Credit River Métis Council President Karen Derocher On March 28, Grandmothers, mothers, aunts, sisters and daughters attended a Midwifery and Healing
Advancing Métis Rights and Self-Government: What We Heard
Click here for the full report. On May 25, 2018, the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) released “Advancing Métis Rights and Self-Government: What We Heard,” the final summary of the findings of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Commission on Métis Rights and Self-Government. Click here for the FAQ Click here
Métis artists attend first open forum
Rick Nolan and Karen Lediard (absent) had two tables displaying their carpentry and fine wildlife pillows at the Open Forum for Métis Artists on April 11 at the Métis Nation of Ontario office in Midland. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. Submitted by PCMNO Region 7 Councilor Pauline Richardson More than
Toronto Paramedic Services Chief receives Métis sash
On Feb. 20, Senator Constance Simmonds (left) of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Toronto York Region Métis Council (TYRMC) and John Budarick, councillor with MNO TYRMC, present Toronto Paramedic Services Chief Gord McEachen (right) with a Métis sash in appreciation of his attendance at last year’s Louis Riel Day. Click here to viewa larger
Printen: A Métis Spring Camp Experience
Click here for the event poster and application form. The Métis Nation of Ontario is holding a Spring Culture Camp on May 24-27, 2018 at the Wildfire Outdoor Education Centre, Tiny, ON. The three-day spring camp will be land-based, will sync with the spring season and will engage Métis youth in learning Métis culture and
MNO and Ontario sign Framework Agreement on Métis Harvesting
Agreement represents important milestone in ongoing Métis hunt for justice May 3, 2018 (Toronto, ON) — Today, the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) is pleased to announce that MNO President Margaret Froh and the Honourable Nathalie Des Rosiers, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry (“MNRF”), have signed a Framework Agreement on