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Ashlyn Quesnelle receiving the Historical Societyof Ottawa Award. Click here for larger picture. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Ashlyn Quesnelle is enjoying great success in her studies and in the pursuit of her career. Ashlyn is from Midland and her entire family have always resided there. She graduated from McMaster University in 2009 with

Nicole SoanesClick here for larger picture. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Nicole Soanes recently graduated from the Community and Justice Services program at Fleming College. “Words cannot express how grateful I have been for the help of the MNO throughout these last two years. The support has taken the pressure off and has allowed

Members of the MNO Canoe Expedition during training near Fort William Historical Park. Click here for larger picture. At 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 12 young Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) ambassadors from across the province set out from Britannia Park and Beach in Ottawa on a 2200 kilometre canoe trek to Kenora.

Calvin TrumbleClick here for larger picture Self-identified Métis graduate Calvin Trumble recently completed the Protection, Security and Investigations program at Fleming College. Calvin made the Dean’s list within his program and is truly happy about his success. Attending college has helped him to be more confident, prepared and ready to start his career choice in

Ken Smale (October 17, 1944 – May 16, 2017)Click here for larger picture The Sault Ste. Marie Métis community is mourning the loss of one of its leaders. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Ken Smale was a councillor on the Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council for multiple terms. Ken is the father of

(Left-right) PCMNO Senator Verna Porter-Brunellewith Senator Murray Sinclair. Click here for largerpicture. On Tuesday April 11, 2017, Provisional Council of Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Senator Verna Porter-Brunelle along with Elders on the Indigenous Justice Committee had the honour of meeting with Senator Murray Sinclair, the former Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Senator

MNO staff hosted 40 service-providers at a MétisCultural Awareness Training session in OwenSound. Click here for larger picture. On March 21, 2017, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff in Owen Sound hosted 40 service-providers at a full day Métis Cultural Awareness Training session. The event took place at the Grey Bruce Health Unit and was

Participant in the Healing Moccasins Workshop in Sudbury. Click here for larger picture, On March 29, 2017, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)staff joined clients and community members from the Sudbury region for a Healing Moccasins Workshop. MNO Métis Healthy Babies and Healthy Children Coordinator Dale Xilon and MNO Family Wellbeing worker Stephanie Kehoe led the

(Left-right) Elder Dave Rice, MNO Moon RiverMétis Council Senator Larry Duval, Justice of the Peace Cornelia Mews, PCMNO Senator Verna Porter-Brunelle and MNO Commissioner on MétisRights and Self-Government Victor Brunelle. Clickhere for larger picture. On Friday April 7, 2017, Provisional Council Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Senator Verna Porter-Brunelle attended a feather celebration in Parry

(Left-right) MNO Credit River Métis Council Treasurer Darlene Lent and President Karen Derocher. Click here for larger picture. On March 8, 2017, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Credit River Métis Council (CRMC) President Karen Derocher and Treasurer Darlene Lent, opened up the sold out International Women’s Day event at Sagan Convention Centre and Banquet Hall