MNO Credit River Métis Council gifted healing blankets to Métis families and women’s shelters
Submitted by MNO Credit River Métis Council Women’s Representative Darlene Lent Volunteers at a MNO Credit River Métis Council healing blanket workshop included, (left to right) Karen Derocher, Debra Keaney, Darlene Lent, Jim Tolles, Kyl Morrison, Barb Welburn and Natalie Lucas. Click here to view a larger version of this picture. A number of volunteers
MNO Niagara Region Métis Council receives Canada 150 Award
Submitted by MNO Community Relations Coordinator Glen Lipinski The MNO Niagara Region Métis Council (NRMC) and MNO staff were honoured with a Canada 150 Award on March 1, at the MNO office in Thorold. Included in the photo (left to right) are Donna Labbe, Rebecca VanderSanden, Amanda Pont-Shanks, MNO NRMC President Derrick Pont, Glen Lipinski,
MNO Statement on the Federal Budget
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) acknowledges the respect shown to the Métis Nation and Métis Nation governments from Ontario –Westward through the specific investments outlined in the 2018 federal budget. The MNO welcomes the progressive commitments to a gender-based budget approach and the much needed investments in Indigenous children and youth. Distinction-based investment strategies,
Métis youth participate at Hope Forum
Submitted by MNO Youth Council Chair Paul Robitaille MNO Interim Youth Representative for the Georgian Bay Métis Council Dalton Latondress shares his experiences at the Hope Forum held in Ottawa on Jan. 21 and 22. Photo by Rémi Thereault. Click here to view a larger version of the picture. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) youth
MNO youth shares firsthand experience with child welfare system
Submitted by MNO Youth Council Chair Paul Robitaille Gerald Lavallee, a participant in the 2014 and 2017 MNO Canoe Expeditions, is passionate about supporting young people involved in the child welfare system. He shared his story of being a Crown ward during the Emergency Meeting on Indigenous Children and Family Services held in Ottawa on
MNO Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council builds relationship with OPP
Submitted by MNO Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council Secretary Stephen Gjos Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Liaison Team meet with the MNO Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council (HSSMMC) on Jan. 23. Pictured are ( left to right) Dan St Louis, MNO HSSMMC Vice-President John Konawalchuk, OPP Const. Marilyn Cameron, MNO HSSMMC
Métis veteran passes
Gerard (Jerry) Albert Legault (1931- 2018) Click here for larger picture. Submitted by MNO Veterans’ Council President Joseph Paquette with information from the www.bclocalnews.com.I It is with great sadness the family of Gerard (Jerry) Albert Legault announces his passing on February 10, 2018. Click here to read a poem written for Jerry by his sister
MNO holds annual meeting with Premier Wynne
(Front row: left to right) Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation David Zimmer, Premier Kathleen Wynne, MNO President Margaret Froh and MNO Chair France Picotte. (Back: left to right) Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic Policy and Planning Division, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (MIRR) Jonathan Lebi, Deputy Minister MIRR Deborah Richardson and Assistant Deputy
Honourary Senator Gordon Calder passes
Gordon M. “Chips” Calder (1933 – 2018). Submitted by the Calder family “Life’s been good to me. The Lord blessed me with five girls and three boys who produced 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. We elders do our share to help the world.” Gordon Calder Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen and Honourary Senator
Canada’s oldest Métis veteran celebrates 105th birthday
MNO 105 year old veteran Alex Boucher with MNO President Margaret FrohClick here to view a larger version of the picture Submitted by MNO Veterans’ Council President Joseph Paquette On January 27, 2018, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) veteran Alex Boucher celebrated his 105th birthday in Britt, Ontario. Alex was surrounded by many well-wishers including