MNO citizen recognized for courage and bravery
Gordon Pollard Jr. (left) accepting his diploma during his graduation at Confederation College. (Source: Facebook)Submitted by Mandy Montgomery, MNO Employment Developer On September 24, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Gordon Pollard Jr. received the N.H. McNally Award from the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC). The award was given for conspicuous bravery above and
The Creative Engagement Fund
On October 20, 2015, Minister Michael Coteau along with Minister Tracy MacCharles were pleased to announce the launch of the Creative Engagement Fund as part of It’s Never Okay – Ontario’s Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment. $2.25 million dollars in funding will be available over the next three years to artists who
MNO President Gary Lipinski congratulates Prime Minister-designate Trudeau on Liberal Party victory
Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski offered his congratulations to Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau for his convincing election victory on October 19. “We were very pleased that Prime Minister-designate Trudeau addressed important Métis issues during the campaign and are hopeful that his commitment to advancing and achieving reconciliation with the Métis Nation can
2015 Louis Riel Day Events
Participants in the 2014 provincial Louis Riel Day Conference at Queens Park: (l-r) Alex Young, Métis youth representative, Senator Rene Gravelle, Lisa Gretzky, NDP MMP, MNO Secretary-Treasurer Tim Pile, Jean Teillet, great niece of Louis Riel, PC MPP Norm Miller, Honourable David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Senator Reta Gordon, MNO President Gary Lipinski, Senator
MNO Métis Youth Engagement Session in North Bay
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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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