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Promotional artwork from the Niagara Artists Centre advertising the We Aspire exhibit. Click here for larger picture. Submitted by MNO Niagara Region President Derrick Pont with information from: https://nac.org/exhibitions/we-aspire-an-exhibit-of-work-by-metis-artists-in-niagara-sat-9-sept-2017/ The work of four Métis artists including three Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens is currently being exhibited at the Niagara Artists Centre in Niagara. The

MNO Temiskaming Métis Council Trapper camp cultural display. Click here for larger picture. Submitted by: MNO Temiskaming Métis Council Office Manager Liz Morland On August 19, 2017, in the City of Temiskaming Shores, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Temiskaming Métis Council (TMC) and the Temiskaming Native Women’s Support Group took part in the “Wabi

(Left-right): MNO CRMC Traditional Knowledge Keeper Jim Tolles, MNO CRMC Treasurer DarleneLent, Métis youth Matilda Morrison and former MNOSenator Bill Morrison. Click here for larger picture. On June 21, 2017, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Credit River Métis Council (CRMC) had the opportunity to participate in the City of Brampton’s first National Aboriginal Day

Every year on September 19th, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and Métis communities across the province mark Powley Day to remember the decade long fight led by the MNO with Steve and Roddy Powley for recognition of Métis harvesting rights in the R. v. Powley case. In its landmark, unanimous decision issued on September

MNO Summer Youth Cultural Leader Eleni Pappas(left) leading a Métis games activity during the twoday Métis workshop at St. Christopher CatholicSchool. Click here for larger picture. On June 7, 2017, The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Summer Youth Cultural Program (SYCP) staff and local MNO citizens of the MNO Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council

(Left-right): MNO Veteran Paul Pirie and MNO Veterans’ Council President Joseph Paquette. Clickhere for larger picture. This year at the 2017 Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Kenora, MNO veteran Paul Pirie received his Louis Riel certificate. Paul was presented the Louis Riel medal in 2016, when he resided in Fort

Participants in the Dot Painting and JiggingWorkshop proudly show off their creations. Clickhere for larger picture. Submitted by MNO Community Wellness Coordinator Annik McBride On July 13, 2017, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff from MNO Renfrew office offered a Dot Painting and Métis Jigging Workshop to 64 children ranging from age 2 to 12

Children having fun at the Railroad Daze Summer Festival inRainy River. Click here for larger picture. Submitted by Brittany Bowman, MNO Métis Family Wellbeing Coordinator Railroad Daze is an annual summer festival that occurs in Rainy River every July. This year, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was invited to participate by providing some cultural

The participants in the Canoe Pilgrimage (pictureby Trevor Scott SJ from http://canoepilgrimage.com) Clickhere for larger picture. Submitted by MNO citizen Bridget Brown. Opinions expressed in this article reflect those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Métis Nation of Ontario. A group of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)

Isaac Callaghan meeting MNO Toronto York Métis Council SenatorConstance Simmonds at a reception hosted by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario during the North American Indigenous Games.Click here for larger picture. By MNO citizen Isaac Callaghan. Isaac competed and won medals in 13 swimming events at the North American Indigenous Games, making him one of the