Three generations of Métis continue a vital tradition
Chief Warrant Officer Jaime Lefebvre, CD, LLB, (left) with her father, Richard Lefebvre, CD, (centre), and her son, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Ethan Lefebvre, at the National War Memorial.Every year on November 11, Métis from across the homeland participate in Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Being part of these ceremonies is very important to Métis because we
Request for Tender
Historic Métis Clothing The Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is seeking tenders from experienced tailors for the fabrication of historically accurate Métis clothing for the MNO’s Métis Summer Cultural Program (MSCP). This Request for Tender (RFT) is for a price quote for one male and one female set of historic Métis clothing. More historic clothing
“BOO!” from the Sault
The MNO office’s front window display in Sault Ste. Marie.Submitted by Patti Moreau, MNO Employment Counsellor Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff at the Sault Ste. Marie office got together for a team-building exercise during the week of October 12 to October 16. MNO staff members planned and designed a Halloween-inspired window display for their
MNO support helps three recent graduates
Jeanette Laurin (centre) at her graduation from the Canadian Career College in North Bay.Submitted by Linda Krause, MNO Employment Counsellor On May 23, 2015, three women, each who self-identify as Métis and who received financial support through Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Employment and Training programs graduated from theCTS – Canadian Career College in North
MNO North Bay Métis Council holds Harvest Gathering
From left: Region 5 Captain of the Hunt Richard Sarrazin, MNO Sudbury Métis Council Chair Maurice Sarrazin and MNO North Bay Métis Council President Marc Laurin at the Harvest Gathering.Submitted by Linda Krause, MNO Employment Counsellor September 26 was a great day to have a Harvest Gathering! Hosted by the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)
Métis Roots Cultural Showcase in Toronto
Submitted by Virginia Barter, MNO Toronto York Region Métis Council Councillor Alicia Blore (left) and Joanna Burton (right) were part of the cultural performances at the Métis Roots Cultural Showcase in Toronto. On September 26, 2015, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Toronto York Region Métis Council (TYRMC) celebrated Culture Days with its Métis Roots
President Lipinski congratulates new Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs
Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Dr. Carolyn Bennett accepting a gift from MNO President Gary Lipinski at the 2015 MNO Annual General Assembly in Midland.On November 4, 2015, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski offered his congratulations to Dr. Carolyn Bennett on her appointment as the federal Minister of Indigenous and Northern
A weekend of knowledge sharing and community connections
The weekend of October 23 to 25 was truly a Métis fun-filled weekend for old and new Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Infinite Reach facilitators! Métis post-secondary students in the MNO Infinite Reach Student Solidarity Network gathered in Toronto for the Infinite Reach Midterm Meeting where they were given the opportunity to connect with senior
MNO Senator recalls first meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
MNO Senator Garry Laframboise (left) and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Submitted by Glen Lipinski, MNO Community Relations Coordinator The recent election results reminded Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Senator Garry Laframboise of his own encounter with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Three years ago, Senator Laframboise attended an event in Welland during Trudeau’s campaign for the Liberal
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