MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Youth Committee organizes a Fishing Derby
Submitted by: Larry Ferris, MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Chair Métis youth and members from the MNO GBMC YouthCommittee and Veterans’ Council at the Fishing Derby. Click here to view a larger version. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Métis Council (GBMC) Youth Committee teamed up with the MNO GBMC Veterans’ Committee to
MNO citizen performs smudging ceremony
Submitted by: Larry Ferris, MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Chair MNO citizen Ethan Rodgers performs a smudging ceremony before the monument of Francis Pegahmagabow.Click here to view a larger version. On June 21, 2016—National Aboriginal Day, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Ethan Rodgers was given the honour of performing a smudging ceremony before the
MNO Council steps up to support Métis youth
Submitted by: Paul Robitaille, MNO Youth Council Region 2 Representative (L-R) Jean Camirand, President, Thunder Bay Métis Council and Paul Robitaille, MNO Youth Council Region 2 Representative. Click here to view a larger version. The newly-elected Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Thunder Bay Métis Council (TBMC) wasted no time in getting down to business when
MNO citizen is headed to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio as one of the core Team Canada physicians
Submitted by: Rebecca Menard, MNO citizen MNO citizen and veteran Dr. Darrell Menard, OMM, CD, MD, in his 2016 Paralympic Games uniform. Click here to view a larger version. Dr. Darrell Menard, OMM, CD, MD, is a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen and MNO-verified veteran who is about to embark on a very exciting
Deadline for special business resolutions – 2016 AGA
To: MNO citizens, Community councils and PCMNOFrom: France Picotte, MNO ChairDate: June 29, 2016Subject: Deadline for special business resolutions – 2016 AGA The 2010 MNO Annual General Assembly (“AGA”) passed a unanimous resolution that all future resolutions brought to MNO AGAs, which propose changes to the MNO’s governance structures, policies or bylaws, must be provided
Notice of elections and call for nominations to fill vacancies on the MNO Youth Council
The MNO Chief Electoral Officer, in consultation with the MNO Youth Council, has established an electronic voting (E-Voting) pilot project for filling the four current vacancies on the MNO Youth Council at the 2016 AGA in North Bay. We are pleased to announce the launch of this pilot project in E-voting for the purposes of
Ontario Métis Applaud Ministerial Special Representative’s Report on Métis Section 35 Rights
Report Sets Stage for Nation-to-Nation Discussions with Canada (July 21, 2016) — Today, on behalf of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens and Métis communities from across Ontario, MNO President Margaret Froh offered her thanks and appreciation to Tom Isaac—Canada’s Ministerial Special Representative (MSR) on Métis Section 35 Rights—for his helpful and thorough report on
A Métis cultural experience to remember
Click the video above to view a glimpse into the 2016 MNO Summer Youth Cultural Program training. It was an experience to be remembered for 25 students from across the province of Ontario who spent a week—from May 29 to June 3, 2016—immersed in Métis history and culture at Old Fort William Historical Park in
The Prime Minister’s Youth Council
The Council will advise the Prime Minister on national issues such as employment, access to education, building stronger communities, climate change and clean growth. The Council will meet multiple times a year. If you are aged 16 to 24, now is your chance to apply to become one of the Youth Council members. To start
MNO veteran takes part in Belleville Police Association Kids Fishing Derby
Submitted by: Ron Gignac, Métis Nation of Ontario veteran Belleville Deputy Chief of Police and MNO veteran Ron Gignac (left) helps a child measure a fish along with Special Constable Mark Chapelle (right). Click here to view alarger version. On June 11, 2016, Belleville Deputy Chief of Police and MNO veteran Ron Gignac took part