Does the Jake Gaudaur bridge really exist?
Submitted by: Micheline Marchand, MNO citizen Jacob Gaudaur in 1898. (Picture source: J Gaudaur Oarsman (HS85-10-10053), 1898, photo: Edwards Brothers, Canada. Patent and Copyright Office, Library and Archives Canada, British Library). Click here to view alarger version of the picture. This article is part of a series of texts entitled, Thirty and a half useful
MNO We Aspire commercials on APTN
This fall, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is releasing a series of three TV commercials on APTN that focus on Métis success stories. These commercials started airing the evening of Tuesday, September 13, 2016 on the APTN Prime Time and Late News and will also air on the programs Longmire on Fridays, Saturdays and
A busy summer for the MNO Niagara Region Métis Council
Submitted by: Amanda Pont-Shanks, MNO Niagara Region Métis Council Chair with excerpts from an article posted online by Walker Industries: http://www.walkerind.com/recognizing-the-metis-in-niagara/ MNO staff Tammy Wintle (left) and Glen Lipinski (middle) with Garry Laframboise, MNO NRMC Senator, at the Fourth Annual Community Fish Fry. Click here to view alarger version of the picture. Every summer seems
MNO Council volunteers invited to celebrate at Beausoleil Island
Submitted by: Larry Ferris, MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Chair MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council volunteers, citizens and staff take part in a guided tour of Beausoleil Island. Clickhere to view a larger version of the picture. On August 12, 2016, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Métis Council (GBMC) volunteers were invited
Apply now for the One Awards – Hydro One Scholarship
The One Awards acknowledge and share the ingenuity of Hydro One employees and the potential of aspiring professionals to the joint benefit of Hydro One and the people of Ontario. Hydro One is looking for outstanding students who demonstrate the traits that make them the innovative, diverse orgranization that they are. With this belief in
Powley Day Message from MNO President Froh
Every year on September 19th, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and Métis communities across the province mark Powley Day to remember the decade long fight led by the MNO with Steve and Roddy Powley for recognition of Métis harvesting rights in the R. v. Powley case. In its landmark, unanimous decision issued on September
The MNO assists a Métis student in entering the workforce
Submitted by: Paula Bouchard, MNO Regional Employment and Training Coordinator Métis youth Riley Saunders. Riley Saunders is a recent high school graduate from the community of Nipigon in northwestern Ontario who self-identifies as Métis. Interested in the prevention and treatment of disease, Riley immediately began looking for a unique career in health care. One job
President Froh featured in U of T Magazine
Original article published in U of T Magazine by Megan Easton: http://magazine.utoronto.ca/all-about-alumni/the-stars-are-aligning-for-our-nation-margaret-froh-metis-nation-of-ontario-megan-easton/ Métis Nation of Ontario President Margaret Froh. Click here to view a larger version of the picture. Barely six weeks after being elected president of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Margaret Froh (LLB 1996) found herself on a canoe trip on the Ottawa
Keeping up with the MNO Summer Youth Cultural Program
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Summer Youth Cultural Program (SYCP) staff have already been very busy this summer! After completing a week-long training in Thunder Bay at the end of May, these Métis youth have taken their knowledge of Métis history, culture and way-of-life back to their local communities. Some of the activities the
MNO Council hosts their 10th Annual Métis Heritage Celebration
Submitted by: Cecile Wagar, MNO Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council Senator and Chairperson of the 10th Annual Métis Celebration MNO President Margaret Froh (far left) says a few words at the MNO Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council’s 10th Annual Métis Heritage Celebration. Click here to view alarger version. With perfect weather and a