MNO staff host an infant massage class
Submitted by: Robin Simpson, MNO Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator Baby Levi enjoys an infant massage during the workshop. During the months of April and May, parents in Bancroft gathered with Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff for infant massage classes. The classes were led by MNO Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinators Robin
Self-identified Métis youth graduates top of his class
Submitted by: Amanda Pont-Shanks, MNO Niagara Region Métis Council Chair MNO youth Devin Emerson (back row, second from right) stands with his fellow Pipedream Welding program graduates from Niagara College. Click here to view a largerversion. Self-identified Métis youth Devin Emerson has graduated as Valedictorian from the Pipedream Welding program from Niagara College. This apprenticeship
MNO Council hosts a Harry Daniels Potluck
The MNO Peterborough and District Wapiti Metis Council members and guests pose for a picture at the Harry Daniels potluck. Click here to view a larger version. On June 12, 2016, the Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Peterborough and District Wapiti Métis Council (PDWMC) hosted a Harry Daniels Potluck in celebration of the recent Métis
MNO Council finishes another successful conservation effort on Beausoleil Island National Park
Submitted by: Larry J. Ferris, MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Chair Conservation effort volunteers on Beausoleil Island National Park. (L-R) Ethan Rodgers, Josh Rodgers, Rob Rogers, MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Chair Larry Ferris, Carl Ferris, Brenda Laurin, Roger Laurin. (Photo credit: Janice Ferris). Click here to view a larger version. The Métis Nation of
MNO Council hosts a Ring in Spring Open House and Tea event
Submitted by: Sarah Marusyk, MNO Sunset Country Métis Community Council Youth Representative and Secretary The MNO Sunset Country Métis Council. Back row: (L-R) Wade Nelson, Councillor; John George, Senator; Roz Calder, Chair; Kelly Calder, Women’s Representative; Karen Chowhan, Councillor; Wendy Kabel, Councillor. Front row: (L-R) Brady Hupet, Treasurer; Sarah Marusyk, Youth Representative and Secretary; Clint
The MNO meets with the Canadian Opera Company in preparation of their upcoming opera, “Louis Riel”
MNO Education Officer Alicia Blore (second from right at front) while MNO SYCP Lead Joanna Burt (far right at front) plays the Métis spoons. Click here to view a larger version. On June 6, 2016, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff arranged a presentation for the Canadian Opera Company (COC) to provide them with information
PCMNO member congratulates 2016 Lakehead University’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law graduates
Submitted by: Tim Pile, PCMNO Secretary-Treasurer (L-R) PCMNO Secretary-Treasurer Tim Pile, Dean of Lakehead’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law Angelique EagleWoman and Senator Murray Sinclair who was the Chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Click here to view a larger version. On May 27, 2016, PCMNO Secretary-Treasurer Tim Pile brought greetings
MNO Council visits the Calvary Church MNO rooftop solar project
The MNO Peterborough and District Wapiti Métis Council stand in front of the Calvary Church MNO rooftop solar project. Click here to view a larger version. The Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Peterborough and District Wapiti Métis Council (PDWMC) had the opportunity to tour the Calvary Church rooftop solar project located in their community on
103-year-old MNO veteran receives his first vest
Submitted by: Joseph Paquette, MNO Veterans’ Council President (L-R) MNO Veterans’ Council President Joseph Paquette, MNO veteran Alexander Boucher and MNO Veterans’ Council Secretary Greg Garratt. Click here to view alarger version. On May 26, 2016, at the Canadian Forces Base Borden, the day was full of surprises for 103-year-old Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)
President Froh meets with Lt. Governor Dowdeswell
The Right Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell with MNO President Margaret Froh at their meeting on June 20, 2016. (Picture courtesy of @LGLizDowdeswell.) Click here toview a larger version. On June 20, 2016, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Margaret Froh met for the first time as MNO President with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Right