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
MNO Council hosts second annual Garden Awakening and Preparation Workshop
Submitted by: Andrea Jibb, MNO Credit River Métis Council Community Outreach Coordinator Members of the MNO Credit River Métis Council, family and friends. Click here to view a larger version. On Saturday, May 14, 2016, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Credit River Métis Council (CRMC) hosted its second annual Garden Awakening and Preparation Workshop
The PCMNO join other Métis Nation leaders in Winnipeg
PCMNO members at the MNC General Assembly (back: left to right) Marcel Lafrance, Tom Thompson, Senator Reta Gordon, Theresa Stenlund, Pauline Richardson, Chair France Picotte, Anita Tucker, President Margaret Froh, Senator Porter-Brunelle, Vice-Chair Sharon McBride, Senator Joe Poitras, Ernie Gatien and Secretary-Treasurer Tim Pile (Picture courtesy of MNC). The weekend of June 17-18 was a
The voice of Métis youth heard in Parliament on National Aboriginal Day
Members of the Senate Standing Committee on Aboriginal Peoples and Indigenous youth from across Canada who addressed the Committee on June 21, 2016: Front row: Maatalii Okalik, Pangnirtung, Nunavut; Senator Lillian Dyck, Saskatchewan; Shelby Angalik, Arviat, Nunavut; Kelly Duquette, Atikokan. Middle row: Senator Murray Sinclair, Manitoba; Justin “Jah’kota” Holness, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Senator Lynn Beyak, Ontario;