Métis dancing project published thanks to MNO assistance

Ginny Gonneau (centre) teaches Métis dance steps to students from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Toronto. (Source: Facebook) Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Ginny Gonneau was delighted when she received an invitation to the official launch of Sylvie Roy’s book Let Me See Your Fancy Steps: Story of a Métis Dance Caller

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MNO citizen awarded with Aboriginal Leadership badge

Officer Cadet Michael McPherson Stranks receives his ALOY badge. (Photo: Erik St-Gelais)Submitted by MNO citizen Jim Stranks. On September 4, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Jim Stranks felt a sense of pride as his son, Officer Cadet (OCdt) Michael McPherson Stranks, received his Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY) badge. OCdt Stranks was the only

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9/11 ceremony honours victims of tragedy

Deputy Chief Ron Gignac (second from left) at a special ceremony in Belleville.Submitted by MNO Veterans’ Council President Joseph Paquette and Deputy Chief Ron Gignac On September 11, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen and veteran Ron Gignac, Deputy Chief of Police for the City of Belleville, attended a special ceremony honouring the lost or

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Making all the right choices

Amy-Lynn Aubertin (right) with her mother, Mona Chartrand (left), at her graduation. (Photo source: Facebook)Submitted by Jade Bourbonnière, MNO Education and Training Operations Coordinator Amy-Lynn Aubertin learned a lot about herself when she decided to further her education. She was very interested in a career in law enforcement but knowing that college is expensive, she

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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

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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

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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.

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