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
A true friend never forgets
The UNDOF Memorial is decorated with linesman’s spurs which are used to climb towers, communication poles or trees. When retired Chief Warrant Officer and Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Roger Ladouceur served in the Middle East in 1980, his dear friend was tragically killed in an accident. Ladouceur and Private Perry Porter were both
New report finds increased risks for Cancer in the Ontario Métis population
Report highlights need for culturally sensitive approaches to prevention TORONTO, ON (July 29, 2015) – A new report developed jointly by Cancer Care Ontario and the Métis Nation of Ontario shows that within the Métis population in Ontario, cancer risk factors are significantly higher when compared with the non-Aboriginal provincial population. The report, Cancer in
President Lipinski shares an update on the Daniels case
M E M O R A N D U M Click here for a PDF version of this memo. To: MNO Citizens From: MNO President Gary Lipinski Date: July 29, 2015 Subject: Update on Daniels Case Please accept the following as an update on the Harry Daniels v. Canada case which is now scheduled to
Summer fun at the Aboriginal Pavilion continues
Daily, the MNO booth has four SYCP members on location, teaching visitors about Métis culture.With only three more days until the end of the Pan AM Games and the first half of the Aboriginal Pavilion, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Summer Youth Cultural Program (SYCP) has received many visitors at the Métis booth. Located
Students become teachers in the MNO Summer Youth Cultural Program
From left to right: Jordi Playne, Katelyn LaCroix, Claire McDowell, Melissa St. Amant, Will Nash (host), Karly Chapman, Kate Helleman, Cassidy Eames, and Alexis Chapman. As always, members in the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)’s Summer Youth Cultural Program (SYCP) have been kept quite busy this summer. Every year, postsecondary students can apply to become
MNO–Urban Partnership Youth Engagement Sessions Request for Proposal
Contract Term: April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016 Application Deadline: July 30, 2015 For inquiries or to submit your electronic proposal contact: Lee-Anne Van Buekenhout, Project Coordinator – Lee-AnneV@metisnation.org, 613-867-0344 Urban Partnership Program Background This project is funded through the Urban Partnerships Program. The objective of UPP is to increase the participation of urban
The MNO a proud part of the Pan AM Games Aboriginal Pavilion
Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens, including Métis youth, are sharing their knowledge and talents during the Pan AM Games Aboriginal Pavilion by entertaining and teaching festival attendees about their Métis heritage. The Aboriginal Pavilion takes place in two different sets of dates. The first set coincides with the 2015 Pan AM Games from July
Students take part in National Aboriginal Day
Submitted by Guy Mandeville, CD, MNO Veterans’ Council ChairStudents from East Northumberland Secondary School’s Native Studies class and their instructor, Guy Mandeville (front row, left). On June 21, students from East Northumberland Secondary School (ENSS) in Brighton went to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton to participate in National Aboriginal Day celebrations. Many of the students