MNO veterans’ book presented at CFB Borden

Submitted by: The Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans’ Council CFB Borden Base Commander Colonel Doyon J.B.C., C.D. (left) and Lt. Col. M. Richardson from the Lincoln and Welland Regiment Commanding Officer for 3CRPG (right) accept a copy of the Métis veterans’ book from MNO Veterans’ Council President Joe Paquette (centre). On May 26, 2016, CFB

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MNO veteran receives the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation

Submitted by: Joseph Paquette, MNO Veterans’ Council PresidentBased on the article from Veterans Affairs Canada:http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/about-us/department-officials/minister/commendation/bio/1401 Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs General (retired) Walter Natynczyk CMM, MSC, CD (left) and MNO Veteran Don Kennedy CD (right). Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Veterans’ Council President Joseph Paquette had the honour of accompanying MNO veteran Don Kennedy to

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Métis celebrate National Aboriginal Day across Ontario

Every year on June 21, Métis celebrate National Aboriginal Day. This important day is an opportunity for Métis and other Aboriginal people to remind our fellow Canadians of the very important contributions made by Métis, First Nations and Inuit peoples to this country. It is a day to let your Métis spirit shine as we

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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