Métis culture highlighted at Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival
The MNO Credit River Métis Council display at the Credit Valley Conservation Authority’s Learning Centre.Submitted by Bill Morrison, MNO Credit River Métis Council Senator From March 7 to April 5, the Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC), one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario with a mandate to ensure Ontario’s water, land and natural habitats are
MNO citizen finds happiness in caring for others
Terri-Jo TauvetteSubmitted by Jade Bourbonnière, MNO Education and Training Operations Coordinator While Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Terri-Jo Tauvette enjoyed working part-time at Value Village, it was not the job she envisioned for her future. She wanted to pursue her education and start a career in nursing. The biggest challenge she knew she was
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MNO citizens kept informed at Mattawa meeting
Members and guests of the MNO Mattawa Métis Council’s Annual General Meeting. From left to right: Senator Romeo Sarrazin, Women’s Representative Joyceline Rose, Region 5 PCMNO Councillor Juliette Denis, Councillor Melanie Rose, Chair Roger Rose and President Nelson Montreuil.Submitted by Councillor Melanie Rose of the MNO Mattawa Métis Council On April 18, the Métis Nation
Water Song worn by Hollywood celebrity
Jennifer Lopez on the set of her latest video.Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Christi Belcourt’s award-winning art caught the eye of Valentino designers and now the fashion line has been spotted on singer and actor Jennifer Lopez. Todd Lamirande, host and producer for APTN Investigates, tweeted a picture of Lopez, saying, “This is cool.
MNO partnership successfully reduces carbon monoxide emissions
From left: David Oxtoby, CEO of CarbonFree Technology Inc. and representative of MNO-BrightRoof Solar LP; Alex Fuentes, Vice-President of Business Development, Ontario Solar Provider Inc.; Paul Malott, Lead Paster at Calvary Church (shown in background); Christian Wentzel, President of Ontario Solar Provider Inc.; Jeff Leal, MPP-Peterborough; and Lesley Parnell, City of Toronto Ward 1 Councillor.
MNO citizen receives Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award
Maddy Pilon (left) with Charlene Bessin (right) of Quinte West Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Centre.Submitted by Robin Pilon Cameras rolled again in Trenton this summer as the GetReel Film Camp for youth returned. Kids and teens in Trenton and the Quinte Region got an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the magic of movie-making
MNO helps turn an interest in cooking and science into a fulfilling career
Chad MarionSubmitted by Jade Bourbonnière, MNO Education and Training Operations Coordinator Self-identified Métis Chad Marion was interested in a career in Culinary Management because it combined two of his interests: food and science. To pursue these interests, however, Chad had a few challenges to overcome; most of them being financial. He lived with his mother
Request for Abbreviated Proposal
Request for Abbreviated Proposal for a Standing Offer Agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario to Provide Technical and Related Support Services for Project Consultations September 14, 2015 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is calling for Abbreviated Proposals from consulting firms and individual expert practitioners to establish Standing Offer Agreements to provide “as and
Métis receives Officer’s Commission
Charles Mandeville (centre) receiving his Sub-Lieutenant’s rank from his wife Julia (left) and his father Guy (right) at his Commissioning Ceremony on July 13 at CFS Leitrim in Ottawa.Submitted by Guy Mandeville, C.D., Chair of the MNO Veterans’ Council Charles Mandeville, the son of Guy Mandeville, C.D., Chair of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)