MNO researchers present at Health conference
Submitted by: Storm Russell, MNO Senior Policy Analyst MNO Senior Policy Analyst Dr. Storm Russell (left) and MNO Policy Analyst Cody Carmody (right) in front of the MNO poster showcasing MNO’s participatory approach to research and knowledge translation, along with findings from the 2015 MNO-CCO cancer risk factors study Cancer in the Métis People of
MNO Chair attends Northern Leaders Dialogue meeting
Submitted by: Joanne Meyer, MNO Intergovernmental Relations Director (L-R) Back row: Steve Black, Mayor of Timmins; Alan Spacek, President of The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities; Al McDonald, Mayor of North Bay; the Honourable Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy; Wendy Landry, Mayor of Shuniah; and Brian Bigger, Mayor of Sudbury. Front row: France Picotte, PCMNO
MNO citizen one step closer to making her dream a reality
MNO citizen Katie Baltzer proudly stands with her Master of Social Work diploma on Convocation. Click here to view alarger version. On June 15, 2016, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Katie Baltzer graduated from the University of Windsor with a Master of Social Work degree. While enrolled in her program, Katie participated in the
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