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
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
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
MNO signs new data governance and partnership agreement with the ICES
MNO President Margaret Froh and ICES President and CEO Michael Schull sign a new data governance and partnership agreement. On July 13, the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) welcomed members of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) for a meeting at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto to sign a new data governance
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
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