Highlights from the 2015 Annual General Assembly
The 2015 Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Annual General Assembly, August 22-24, in Midland was a great success. Over 400 MNO citizens and guests participated in a wide array of activities, heard about MNO achievements and made plans for the future. The slide show above features some of the highlights set to the song “We
Paddling Together: MNO Kicks off 22nd AGA in Midland
The PCMNO and dignitaries arriving at Pete Pettersen Park in Midland.Métis from across Ontario gathered in Midland today for the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) 22nd Annual General Assembly (AGA). MNO President Gary Lipinski and the Provisional Council fo the Métis Nation (PCMNO) as well as special guests, including the Honourable David Zimmer, Minster of
Weaving the Sash: Toronto and York Métis youth granted $25,000 for cultural community-based program
From left: MNO TYRMC Youth Representative Christine Skura, MNO TYRMC President Tera Beaulieu, MNO TYRMC Women’s Representative Lindsay DuPré (back), MNO citizen Alicia Blore and MNO Infinite Reach Facilitator Elise St. Germain.Submitted by MNO Infinite Reach Facilitator Elise St. Germain “I want to give other Métis youth the same experiences that I had growing up,”
MNO appoints new Region 1 Captain of the Hunt
To: Region One Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens From: Gary Lipinski, MNO President and Chief Captain of the Hunt Re: Appointment of Sandy Triskle as Region 1 Captain of the Hunt. I am pleased to announce that Sandy Triskle has been appointed as the new Region 1 Captain of the Hunt. I want to
MNO citizen carries torch in Parapan AM Relay
Shawn Harvey and his wife Andrea.Submitted by Fern Tremblay When Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Fern Tremblay learned that his grandson, Shawn Harvey, had been chosen to take part in the Parapan AM Games Torch Relay, he felt very proud. Harvey, also an MNO citizen, was born in Timmins but now resides in Hamilton.
MNO citizen and musician represents Métis culture at Aboriginal Pavilion
Jamie Dupuis (Submitted photo).When Jamie Dupuis received his Métis Nations of Ontario (MNO) citizenship card, his family held a special celebration, welcoming him as an MNO citizen and presenting him with a Métis sash. “I am very proud (I did this) now, since it is part of my family history,” he shared in an interview.
Colette Risewick Passes
Colette Risewick during the 2004 Annual General Assembly.With great sorrow, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) mourns the passing of MNO citizen and former employee Colette Risewick on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at Bingham Memorial Hospital in Matheson, Ontario. She was 69 years old. Colette started working at the MNO Timmins Métis Council office on
MNO part of celebrations of 400th anniversary of Champlain’s arrival
MNO citizens Marg Raynor (left) and Pauline Richardson (right) pose with Samuel de Champlain (portrayed by Daniel Marchildon).Submitted by Region 7 Councillor Pauline Richardson and Senator Dr. Alis Kennedy, O. ONT.,CD, OMC Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens were invited as special guests to several events celebrating the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s arrival
Barbaranne Wright Passes
Barbaranne Wright posing with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.It is with deep sadness that the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) mourns the passing of Barbaranne Wright on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Barbaranne was a published author and passionate genealogist as well as a devoted citizen and volunteer within the MNO. She
MNO and Government of Canada finalize first Crown-Métis Consultation Agreement
Canadian Malartic Corporation and MNO sign shared interest agreement on Hammond Reef Gold Project. Historic agreement advances recognition of Métis rights in Ontario and builds on MNO’s proven and successful consultation model Ottawa, ON (August 4, 2015)–Today, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski announced that the MNO and the Government of Canada have