MNO citizen receives Honours Law degree

MNO citizen Paul Montsion Submitted by Linda Montsion Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Garry Montsion and his wife Linda wish to share their pride and announce the graduation of their son, MNO citizen Paul Montsion. Paul graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Law with a concentration in Business Law.

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MNO Kenora Métis Council Training

Participants of the MNO Kenora Métis Council Governance and Training session. From left: Karen Cederwall, Jordan Benoit, Martin Camire, Liz Boucha, Nina Henley, Joel Henley and Sandy Triskle. Submitted by Glen Lipinski, MNO Community Relations Coordinator The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Kenora Métis Council participated in the two-day Governance and Finance Training session in

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Request for Proposals: Local Urban Aboriginal Community Roundtables

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) seeks immediately a consultant/consulting company to plan and facilitate four community-wide local urban Aboriginal roundtables (by March 31, 2016) in each of the following four communities: Midland, Ottawa, Sault Ste Marie and Fort Frances. The consultant will work closely with the MNO Education and Training branch Policy and Analyst

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MNO communities meet with KGHM to learn about the Victoria Mine

Participants of the community information session: Marc Laurin, President of the MNO North Bay Métis Council (left); Richard Sarrazin, President of the MNO Sudbury Métis Council (centre); Len Huper, Councillor of the MNO Sudbury Métis Council (right). On October 22, 2015, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) hosted a community information session for MNO citizens

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The MNO and Barrick Gold Corporation sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Williams Gold Mine

The Barrick-MNO MOU signing. Back row, from left: Jeremy Dart, Patricia Obie, Debi Bouchie, Ken Simard, Phil McGuire. Front row, from left: Trent Desaulniers, Andrew Baumen, Cameron Burgess. The Barrick-MNO MOU signing. Back row, from left: Jeremy Dart, Patricia Obie, Debi Bouchie, Ken Simard, Phil McGuire. Front row, from left: Trent Desaulniers, Andrew Baumen, Cameron

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Métis veterans profiled in Manitoulin genealogy book

Cover art for Remember Me: Manitoulin Military, Vol. 1. Submitted by MNO citizen Debra Huron Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens Debra Huron and Katie Skelton were proud to learn that Métis veterans within their families were included in a book published in 2015 by the Manitoulin Genealogy Club. The book, titled Remember Me: Manitoulin

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MNO Veterans’ Council members attend the Take A Vet to Dinner event

From left: MNO Veterans’ Council Sergeant-at-arms Rob Baskey, Orillia City Councillor Ralph Cipolla and MNO Veterans’ Council President Joseph Paquette. Submitted by MNO Veterans Council President Joseph Paquette The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Veterans’ Council’s President Joseph Paquette and Sergeant-at-arms Rob Baskey were invited to attend the Take A Vet to Dinner event held

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Minister of Aboriginal Affairs visits MNO Thunder Bay Métis Council

Ontario Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David Zimmer (left) with MNO Thunder Bay Métis Council President Bryanna Scott (centre) and MNO Infinite Reach Facilitator Paul Robitaille. Submitted by Joanne Meyer, Director of Intergovernmental Relations On January 12, Ontario Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David Zimmer met with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Thunder Bay Métis Council

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Request for Proposals: Infrastructure Development Project

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Healing and Wellness Branch is seeking the services of a Contractor to assist with the development of infrastructure to support the MNO’s evidence-based approach to health, healing and wellness programming for the Métis people of Ontario. RFP Reference: INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Release Date: January 18, 2016 Closing Date: January

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MNO citizen retires after 30-year career in law enforcement

Staff Sergeant Paul Gilpin of the London Police Service. After 30 years with the London Police Service, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Paul Gilpin is easing into a well-earned retirement. Gilpin started with the London Police Force back in 1986 after graduating with a degree from the University of Guelph. He retires with the

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