Preserving Métis history through fiddling
Submitted By: Elsa Poitras, wife of PCMNO Executive Senator Joseph PoitrasWith excerpts from: www.ottawafestivals.ca and www.annelederman.com/ Anne Lederman. (Photo from folkmusicontario.ca.)Click here to view a larger version of the picture. The fiddle has always been an important part of Métis culture. The fiddle continues to play a prominent role in Métis celebrations today. Helping to
MNO Council and MNO Infinite Reach Facilitators host Toronto Medicine Walk
Submitted by: Gabriele Simmons, MNO TYRMC Placement Student Medicine Walk participants learned about natural healing and edible wild plants from Métis Knowledge Holder Joe Paquette. Click here to view a larger version of the picture. In October, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Toronto and York Region Métis Council (TYRMC) and MNO Infinite Reach (IR)
MNO staff teach students in the Rainy River about Métis history and culture
Submitted by: Sarah Marusyk, MNO Community Wellness Coordinator Students celebrate Métis culture by dancing the Virginia Reel. Click here to view a larger version of the picture. From October 5 to 6, 2016, nearly 400 students from 11 different schools and programs in the Rainy River District piled into school buses to attend the 2016
Important Information on the Métis Harvest in Ontario
Click here to view a PDF of the memo with attached maps. Dear MNO citizens, Ontario’s Denial of Métis Rights and the Powley Case For many of you who have been with the MNO since its beginning, you will remember the days when the Ontario Government’s official legal position was that it did “not recognize
The Ontario Early Years Centre in Nipissing embraces the Métis community
Submitted by: Amanda Benedict, MNO Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator This beaded artwork was gifted to the OEYC by the MNO North Bay office staff. Art by Amanda Benedict, MNO Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator. Click here toview a larger version of the picture. On October 7, 2016, the Métis Nation of Ontario
Try out for the NAIG 2017 Lacrosse team!
The 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2017 will be here before we know it, which means it’s time for the Aboriginal Team Ontario (ATO) Lacrosse teams to start taking shape! NAIG 2017 promises to be the best games ever and we’re confident that our boys and girls will leave Toronto next July with some
The MNO Veterans’ Council recognizes the work of 81 CEF staff
Submitted by: Guy Mandevlle, CD, MNO Veterans’ Council Chair; With files from: Ross Lees, Contact Trenton MNO Veterans’ Council Chair Guy Mandeville, CD (third from left) presents Sergeant Euper (fourth from right) from 81 Construction Engineer Flight with a brass plaque commemorating the completion of the Caribou Lodge. (Picture by Corporal Audrey Solomon, 8 Wing
Moose hunting: A little bit of skill and a whole lot of luck
Submitted by: David Hamilton, MNO Chapleau Métis Council President A freshly killed moose is packed into a canoe and is readyfor the voyage home. Click here to view a larger version ofthe picture. The following is a first-hand account by David Hamilton, MNO Chapleau Métis Council President: My grandfather used to say that to be
Métis youth dances his way into Canada’s National Ballet School
Submitted by: Stephanie Phoenix, MNO citizenWith excerpts from: nbs-enb.ca Métis ballet dancer Atticus Phoenix at Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto. Click here to view a larger versionof the picture. Métis youth Atticus Phoenix started this school year in style. In July of 2016, after completing a rigorous month-long audition process, the Grade 6 student
MNO citizens learn how to make capotes
Submitted by: Sabrina Stoessinger, MNO Community Support Services Coordinator Sue Vandenbrand works on her capote during the workshop. Click here to view a larger version of the picture. On September 17-18, 2016, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) collaborated with the Fort Frances Museum and Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre to host a Stress Management Workshop.