Turtle Rattles made in Midland
The final production of turtle rattles made at the MNO GBMC. Click here for larger picture. On February 21, 2017, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Community Wellness Coordinators Tracy Bald and Tera Lynn Moreau Vivian, alongside with MNO Family Wellbeing Coordinator Kayla Duquettte, hosted a Turtle-Rattle-Making workshop. The event took place at the MNO Georgian
MNO President Froh welcomes investment in Métis self-government announced in federal budget
MNO President Margaret Froh Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Margaret Froh welcomed the announcements in the March 22 federal budget that will provide greater support for Métis families, communities and government within the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). The 2017 budget commits significant funding to build the governance capacity of the Métis National Council
Métis youth experience adventure at Discovery Harbour
(Front: left-right) MNO GBMC Chairperson Larry J.Ferris, Susan Fraser, Robyn Fraser, MNO GBMCSenator Ken Fraser, Makayla Beauchamp, (middle:left-right) Owen Riddy, Grace Riddy, Brandon Howe,Jacob Martin, Devin Latondress, Evan Logue, (back: left-right) Carl Ferris and Jocelyn Howe.Click here for larger picture. On March 1 and 2, 2017, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Métis
Another awesome MNO March Break Camp
Participants in the 2017 MNO Infinite Reach MarchBreak Camp. Front row(s) (left-right): Michael Smith,Wanda Botsford, Emily (CEC Staff), Senator VernaPorter-Brunette, Heather Bell, Melody Chislett-Morris, Reagan Sicard, Rebekah Trudel, Riley Richmond, Sarah McCaveney, Nicole Beck, JainnaHaitse and Gloree Hersom. Standing (left-right):Senator Robert Lloyd, Vic Brunelle, Steve GautreauSenator Alis Kennedy, Kiel Cress, Shelby (CEC Staff), Karen Cox-Gourdon
Storying Together
(Left-right) MNO TYRMC placement students EliseSt. Germain and Gabriele Simmons with Trish Starling, MNO TYRMC President Tera Beaulieu andSheila Laroque. Click here for larger picture. For the first time ever, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Toronto and York Region Métis Council (TYRMC) has accepted placement students from a nearby university. This pairing is meant
MNO Council holds a quilt fundraiser
(Left-right) MNO HSSMC Women’s RepresentativeShirley Loubert and MNO HSSMC Senator BrendaPowley hold up the wolf quilt. Click here for largerpicture. On February 14, 2016, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council (HSSMC) completed the wolf quilt, which they had started on January 6, 2015. Betty Sims, wife and mother of
The Defense Aboriginal Advisory Group
MNO GBMC Senator Ken Fraser (left) presents Jimmy Tailbot (right) of the DefenseAboriginal Advisory Group with an Eagle Feather. Click here for larger picture. On February 28, 2017, at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden near Barrie, Senator Ken Fraser of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Métis Council (GBMC) presented Jimmy Tailbot with
12th Annual Pow Wow Gathering at the Rapids
(Left-right) MNO Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council members Phil Printess, Brenda Powley,Meagan Gjos, SteveGjos and Ken Figures. Click here for larger picture. On March 4-5, 2017, The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council, in partnership with Algoma University, participated in the 12th Annual Gathering at the Rapids Powwow. The
MNO and Vale sign a Relationship Agreement
MNO and Vale representatives at the RelationshipAgreement signing ceremony on March 6, 2017 inToronto. (Left-right-front) Vale Coporate Affairs ErinSatterhwaite, MNO President Margaret Froh, ValeVice President for Ontario Operations StuartHarshaw and Vale Coporate Aboriginal Affairs for Ontario Angie Robson. (Left-right-back) Vale Exploration Jason Letto, MNO Manager of NaturalResources and Consultation James Wagar, PCMNORegion 5 Councilor Dan
Evening with Tony Belcourt at Trent University
On February 28, 2017, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Peterborough and District Wapiti Métis Council (PDWMC) was invited to attend a Traditional Teaching Workshop offered at Trent University, with Métis Rights Activist and Former MNO President Tony Belcourt as a guest speaker. MNO PDWMC Council had the opportunity to listen and chat with Belcourt