MNO Council inspires locals with Métis dot art workshop
Participants of an art workshop organized by the MNO Niagara Region Métis Council.Submitted by Amanda Pont-Shanks, Chair of the MNO Niagara Region Métis Council On October 19, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Niagara Region Métis Council hosted a dot art workshop. Council Chair Amanda Pont-Shanks, a graphic artist and early childhood educator, taught the
MNO supports Métis youth in security industry
Derek BilousSubmitted by Jade Bourbonnière, MNO Education and Training Operations Coordinator Derek Bilous is a self-identifying Métis who worked in the security industry for six years as a mobile operative. Derek loved the work experience, finding it exciting and he wanted to pursue more opportunities in that field. He decided to further his education at
MNO citizens help educate the public at Northern College
Christina Acton (left) and her son Austin at Northern College in Kirkland Lake.Submitted by Liliane Ethier, President of the MNO Temiskaming Métis Council The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Temiskaming Métis Council hosted a display during Northern College’s third annual Indigenous Cultural Awareness Week in Kirkland Lake. On September 23, MNO citizens Christina Acton and
MNO helps provide a better future for a young mother’s family
Rebecca SimpsonSubmitted by Jade Bourbonnière, MNO Education and Training Operations Coordinator Rebecca Simpson had always been very interested in the clerical side of the healthcare field, and had set her sights on a career within an office environment. Rebecca, who self-identifies as Métis, had applied to several healthcare administrative positions, but it seemed that she
MNO Youth Engagement Session
If you are a Métis youth between the ages of 15 to 29, we invite you to attend Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Youth Engagement Sessions in your area. During these sessions, we would like to hear about your insights and experiences as a Métis youth in high school, post-secondary school and in finding employment.
MNO assists with nursing career
April SlingsbySubmitted by Jade Bourbonnière, MNO Education and Training Operations Coordinator Self-identified Métis April Slingsby always knew that she had the potential, the drive and intelligence to pursue a career in nursing. She had a passion and an interest in the field, and knew those key factors would allow her to succeed. For as long
MNO helps citizen achieve her dream career
Kailie DaneSubmitted by Jade Bourbonnière, MNO Education and Training Operations Coordinator Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Kailie Dane loves spending time with children and listening to what they have to say. She chose to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education (ECE), which was the perfect choice for her. Kailie enrolled in the ECE
MNO helps launch a career in teaching
Submitted by Jade Bourbonnière, MNO Education and Training Operations Coordinator Eric Seguin (back row, centre) with his students. Ever since he was a child, Eric Seguin, who self-identifies as Métis, knew he wanted to become a teacher. During high school and university, Eric worked at a summer camp where he acquired a great deal of
Special guests presented with sashes during annual Harvest Dinner
Submitted by Glen Lipinski, MNO Community Relations Coordinator From left: MNO Community Relations Coordinator Glen Lipinski, Niagara Regional Councillor Paul Grenier, MP Vance Badawey and MNO Niagara Region Métis Council President Derrick Pont. On October 25, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Niagara Region Métis Council held its annual Métis Harvest Dinner at the Club
MNO citizen elected to Parliament
Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau (left) with MNO citizen Vance Badawey (right), newly elected Liberal MP for Niagara CentreCongratulations to Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Vance Badawey, recently elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Niagara Centre. Badawey served as Mayor of Port Colborne, from 1997 to 2003 and from 2006 to 2014 and also