MNO offices collaborate for Walking With Our Sisters event
A singing circle gathered by the Carleton University Art Gallery where the Walking With Our Sisters exhibit was displayed.On October 15, over 40 participants travelled to Ottawa to view the Walking With Our Sisters memorial exhibit at the Carleton University Art Gallery. The event was a collaboration between Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) offices in
MNO signs cooperation agreement with Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
Signatories to the Cooperation Agreement between the MNO and Mitaanjigamiing First Nation (left to right): MNO Kenora Métis Council President Joel Henley, MNO President Gary Lipinski, MNO Sunset Country Métis Council President Clint Calder, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Chief Janice Henderson, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Land Entitlement Negotiating Team member Stewart Henderson, PCMNO Region 1 Councillor Theresa
Request for Proposals
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Healing and Wellness Branch is seeking the services of a contractor to support its work in Mental Health and Addictions. RFP Reference: MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT. Release Date: October 13, 2015. Closing Date: October 27, 2015.
Call for nominations
Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are encouraged to send in nominations for the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario. The MNO won this prestigious award last year and we encourage MNO citizens to nominate someone they think worthy of this recognition. To submit a nomination: 1) Visit the June Callwood Oustanding
Region 5 MNO citizens invited to community information session
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MNO veterans receive support from North Wall Riders Association
NWRA President Mike Lepine (right) stands with MP Brian Masse (left) during a rally in 2014. (Photo: Nick Brancaccio) Members of the North Wall Riders Association (NWRA) in Windsor made a generous contribution to the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Veterans Council’s planned pilgrimage to Vimy Ridge in 2017. The NWRA are active towards promoting
WSMNO vacancy notice
Date: October 5, 2015 To: Women of the Métis Nation of Ontario From: WSMNO Re: Two vacancies on the WSMNO Click here for PDF version of this memo In accordance of the Women’s Secretariat of the Métis Nation of Ontario Terms of Reference Article 4.2.3 the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer is accepting nominations
President Lipinski’s appearance on APTN InFocus
MNO President Lipinski speaking during APTN InFocus. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski was a guest on APTN’s InFocus news program on Wednesday, October 7. President Lipinski was part of a panel discussing the historic Daniels v Canada case that goes before the Supreme Court on Thursday, October 8. He also participated in
Majority of federal parties provide responses on Métis policy issues
Liberal Party issues Métis-specific policy platform and responds to Ontario Métis issues In February 2015, in anticipation of the federal election scheduled for October, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski wrote each of the leaders of the federal political parties to ask for a meeting to discuss issues of concern to MNO citizens.
MNO veteran attends Windsor memorial service
Shelly Claus (right) and her husband Joe Claus (left) at the Afghanistan and Peacekeepers Monument in Windsor.Submitted by MNO citizen and veteran Shelly Claus On Sunday, September 6, MNO citizen and veteran Shelly Claus attended a service to honour Canada’s peacekeepers and Afghanistan veterans at the Afghanistan and Peacekeepers Monument in Windsor. Many Métis veterans