MNO office officially opens in Brampton
1 (left-right): High RIsk Support Councilor Victim Services of Peel Natalie Snow, MNO Credit River Métis Council (CRMC) President Karen Derocher, MNO Métis Family Wellbeing Coordinator Catherine Corbett and MNO CRMC Treasurer Darlene Lent. 2 (left-right): MNO CRMC President Karen Derocher. 3 (left-right): Brampton Wards 3 and 4 Councilor Martin Medeiros and MNO Veterans Council
Warm welcome for MNO Canoe Expedition in Timmins
The 2017 MNO Canoe Expedition crew presenting a paddle to Timmins MNO Youth Representative Brianne Gosselin: (left-right) Tomas Lucas, Jesse Yacoubov (Guide), Zack Kruzins (Guide). Andre Nault, Matthew Bombardier. Justin Moore, Jacob Crawford, Brett Bodnarchuck, Will McLean, Zac Norman (Timmins SYCP), Gerald Lavallee, Christina Smith, Samantha Lavallee, Sam Cuddy, Riley Smith, Courtney Vaughan and Katie Gervais (Timmins SYCP). Click here for larger
Turtle Island Heritage Festival
Participants learning at one of the Turtle IslandHeritage Festival workshops. Click here for largerpicture. Submitted by: MNO Grand River Métis Council Women’s Representative Colleen Brunelle During the week of April 24 to 27, 2017, members of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Grand River Métis Council (GRMC) took part at the annual Turtle Island Heritage
MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council and partners lead successful conservation effort
The MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council, othercommunity members and volunteers. Click here forlarger picture. Submitted by: MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Chair Larry J. Ferris On May 15, 2017, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Métis Council (GBMC) completed another Conservation Project by planting 50 Butternut and 20 Cedar trees. The Butternut tree
Métis Traditional Food Preservation Workshop in Ottawa
Participants making jam at the Métis Traditional Food Preservation Workshop in Ottawa. Click here for larger picture. On May 17, 2017, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff in Ottawa hosted a Community Kitchen Workshop teaching 15 participants the traditional food preservation method of water bath canning. All participants enjoyed learning how to make and preserve
Métis youth teaches sash weaving
(Left-right) Gloree Hersom and District School Board of Niagara-Dalewood FrenchImmersion Public School Advisor SheliaMaracle. Click here for larger picture.Gloree Hersom was an attendee at the 2017 MNO Infinite Reach March Break Camp during the week of March 12-16, 2017. At the March Break Camp Gloree was inspired by the teachings and history provided by facilitators
Métis Culture Night
A few images from the Métis Family and Culture Night: Top row (left-right): April Lecroix-Bellanger doing Métis Dot Art, Hunter Bellanger, Councillor Diane Kilby jigging. Middle row (left-right): MNO Grand River Métis Council Members: Councillor Diane Kilby, Treasurer Leslie Anne Muma, President Jennifer Parkinson, Women’s Representative Colleen Brunelle with MNO Family Wellbeing Coordinator Jennifer Zeinstra;
The Métis Nation of Ontario and Collège Boréal renew Memorandum of Understanding
MNO Chair France Picotte with Collège Boréal President Daniel Giroux. CBC photograph. On June 20 in Sudbury, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and Collège Boréal renewed their very successful Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was first implemented in 2009. The renewed MOU will build on existing programs that respond effectively to the specific needs
NWMO community meeting for Region One
Click here to view larger PDF version of the notice below. Posted: June 23, 2017
Métis jigging in Kitchener
Métis jigger Sterling LavergneClick here for larger picture. Every other Wednesday between 6:30 and 7:30 pm, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Grand River Métis Council (GRMC) brings in a Métis jigging instructor to the Kitchener MNO office to teach MNO citizens and community members how to jig. Young and old are eager to learn