MNO Summer Youth Cultural Program visits Oshawa school
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
MNO veteran receives Louis Riel certificate
(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
Métis art and dance workshop
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
MNO participates in Railroad Daze Summer Festival in Rainy River
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
MNO part of a Canoe Pilgrimage inspired by the TRC Final Report
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)
“Inspiration was all around us” Reflections on the North American Indigenous Games
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
Meet, Greet and Eat event welcomes community to new MNO office in Kenora
MNO Kenora Métis Council President Joel Henleyand Secretary Nina Henley were the BBQ pitmasters during the Meet, Greet and Eat. Click herefor larger picture. Submitted by: Métis Family Wellbeing Coordinator Leanne Rush On June 29, 2017, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Kenora office staff and the MNO Kenora Métis Council invited the community for
Métis youth part of silver medal Team Ontario effort
Ty showan playing first base. Click here for largerpicture. Ty Showan, the son of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Todd Showan of Thessalon, is enjoying great success playing baseball. The MNO North Channel Métis Council was proud to support Ty as part of the Team Ontario at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) earlier
New book on 1885 looks at the resistance from a feminine perspective
Maia Caron. Click here for largerpicture.Song of Batoche, a novel by MaiaCaron. Click here for larger picture. Métis Nation of Ontario citizen Maia Caron is the author of Song of Batoche, a historical novel that will be published by Ronsdale Press on September 30, 2017. Song of Batoche is an epic retelling of the North-West
Moss bag for babies
A baby in a traditional moss bag. Click here to viewlarger picture. On June 29, 2017, in Bancroft, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinators Tammy Hoover and Robin Simpson partnered with the Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit – Food for Two program to host a traditional gathering for pre and