The story of Louis Riel’s accordion
On October 5, 2017, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Peterborough and District Wapiti Métis Council members were invited to the Peterborough Museum and Archives to learn about a very important artifact in their collection. The artifact was an accordion that once belonged to Louis Riel. Museum staff gave her a behind-the-scenes tour and explained where
Three Councils participate in Governance and Finance Training
Submitted by: MNO Community Relations Coordinator Glen Lipinski (Left-right) front row: Deanna Cooper, MNO GreenstoneMétis Council President William Gordon, Kelly Camachoand Senator Patricia Dryden. (Left-right) middle row: MNOThunder Bay Métis Council President Jean Camirand,Senator Ken Simard, Allan Gordon, Mike Reneaud and TimSinclair. (Left-right) back row: Madeline Dennhardt, BrianPrarie, Trudy Bellamy, Raymond Dufault, Lori LaForme, Wendy
MNO Senator meets the Lieutenant Governor
Submitted by: MNO Great Lakes Métis Council Office Coordinator Susan Staves-Schank (Left-right): MNO Great Lakes Métis Council OfficeCoordinator Susan Staves-Schank and MNO GreatLakes Métis Council Senator Ralph Wolf Thistle meeting Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswellat a Billy Bishop event in Owen Sound. Click herefor larger picture.On June 9, 2017, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Great Lakes
MNO Clear Waters Métis Council’s Voyageur Canoe Run a success
Submitted by MNO Clear Waters Métis Council Women’s Representative Tobias Clarke Participants in the MNO Clear Waters Métis CouncilVoyageur Canoe Run. Click here for larger picture.On September 16, 2017, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Clear Waters Métis Council (CWMC) held a Voyageur Canoe Run down the Grand River Oxbow, which is near Brantford. It
MNO citizens and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry work together to restore cemetery
Submitted by: MNO North Channel Métis Council President Yvonne Jensen (Left-right): Tammy Morningstar, Roxanne McCoy,MNO North Channel Métis Council PresidentYvonne Jensen, MNO Historic Sault St. Marie MétisCouncil Secretary Steve Gjos, MNO Historic SaultSt. Marie Métis Council President Kim Powley andPCMNO Youth Representative Mitch Case. Clickhere for larger picture.On September 14, 2017, Métis Nation of Ontario
MNO veteran continues his winning ways
Submitted by: MNO Veterans’ Council President Joseph Paquette MNO veteran Bernie Pepin C.D. (back row second from theleft) poses for photo with other members of the CanadianRifle Team in 2017. Click here for larger photo.During 2015, 2016 and 2017, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen and veteran Bernie Pepin C.D. successfully competed in three provincial
MNO Veterans Senator teaches Métis Dot Painting
Submitted by: MNO Veterans’ Council Senator Guy Mandeville C.D. (Standing in the left): MNO Veterans’ Senator GuyMandeville C.D. teaches Métis Dot Painting at theThree Sisters Garden Cariboo Lodge. Click herefor larger picture.On September 21, 2017, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Veterans’ Council Senator Guy Mandeville C.D. taught Métis Dot Painting at a workshop hosted by
Tyrone Pile helps pilot a new course at Pearson College
Submitted by Brian Geary, Director of Communications for Pearson College Tyrone Pile, brother of MNO Secretary-Treasurer Tim Pile, is helping to pilot a new course for a historic international school Pearson College Vice-President Operations andAdministration Tyrone Pile (picture courtesy ofPearson College) Click here for larger picture.Tyrone (Ty) Pile is accustomed to leading, having served in
PCMNO Senator attends Gathering of Elders in Edmonton
Submitted by: PCMNO Senator Verna Porter-Brunelle PCMNO Senator Verna Porter-Brunelle (centre)and other attendees of the first ever Gathering ofElders. Click here for larger picture.From September 11-14, 2017, Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Senator Verna Porter-Brunelle attended the first ever Gathering of Elders in Edmonton Alberta. Senator Porter-Brunelle attended the gathering as
The MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council ventures to Beausoleil Island National Park
Submitted by: MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Chairperson Larry J. Ferris Front row (left-right): Roger Laurin, Brenda Laurin, LorraineMountney, Carl Ferris, Heather Garratt, Sophie, Drew, Tracey Bald. Back row (left-right): MNO GBMC Senator Ken“Two Dogs” Fraser, MNO GBMC Chairperson Larry J. FerrisDebbie Ferris Giammattolo, Acting Executive PCMNO Senator Ray Bergie, Terra-Lynn Moreau-Vivian. Clickhere for larger