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The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Mining Strategy is determined to offer exciting opportunities for MNO citizens and provides educational funding to assist Métis, First Nations and Inuit people interested in careers in the mining industry. The following programs are being offered in several locations: Mining Essentials in French: June 29th at College Boreal

From left: Billy Lefebvre, President Richard Sarrazin, Minister David Zimmer and Maurice Sarrazin. (Photo source: Twitter)The Sudbury and North Bay Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) offices recently received a visit from David Zimmer, Ontario’s Minister of Aboriginal Affairs. Minister Zimmer has been visiting several First Nations and MNO locations in northern Ontario. On July 6,

Submitted by Kevin Muloin, MNO Mineral Development CoordinatorMembers of the Lakehead/Nipigon/Michipicoten Local Regional Council, from left to right: Trent Desaulniers, Cameron Burgess, Patricia Obie, William (Torch) Gordon, Ken Simard and Kevin Muloin (MNO staff). Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) representatives recently took an underground tour of the Barrick Gold-Williams Mine located at Hemlo, near Marathon,

MNO President Gary Lipinski (right) with First Nations ElderCat Criger at the Pan AM Games Team Canada Welcome on July 8 in Toronto.In front of a sold out audience of 45,000 people and an international television audience in the millions, the 2015 Pan AM Games got off to a spectacular start with the Opening Ceremony

Submitted by Confederation CollegePaul Robitaille Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Paul Robitaille graduated from McMaster University with a degree in Environmental Science but lacked the hands-on experience that many employers look for when seeking to hire new graduates. “Unless you’ve gone for engineering or nursing or another applied degree, employers aren’t really knocking on

MNO President Gary Lipinski holds the lantern containing the flame for the Pan AM Games torch during ceremonies in Toronto.As reported in the past several editions of the Métis Voyageur, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has been very involved in the Pan AM and Parapan AM games since signing a Memorandum of Understanding with

Original story from APTN National News: http://aptn.ca/news/2015/06/30/canadian-metis-artist-collaborates-fashion-powerhouse-valentino-2016-collection/A Valentino dress from the Resort 2016 collection. (Photo source: Valentino) Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Christi Belcourt’s art has gone from the National Gallery, across the Atlantic and to Italy, inspiring nine pieces in fashion company Valentino’s Resort 2016 collection. Belcourt is an award-winning Métis visual artist

The WMN Board of Directors. From left: Tammy Mah, Sharon McBride, Melanie Omeniho, Marilyn Lizee, Clara Dal Col and Anita Campbell. From May 22 to 24, Sharon McBride, Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Vice-Chair and Spokesperson for the Women’s Secretariat of the Métis Nation of Ontario (WSMNO), attended the Women of

Sienna Rochon (centre-left) and Matt Bombardier (centre-right)The Pan AM flame is a symbol of unification. As it makes its way towards Toronto, the Pan AM Torch brings all Canadians together to carry it on its journey and the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has actively participated in its relay. In Windsor the local MNO community

Original story written by Northern Ontario Business at http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/aboriginal-businesses/2015/07/Metis-mining-supplier-set-to-open-second-shop.aspxAn employee of Excalibur Bits and Steel. (Photo source: Northern Ontario Business) Gerry Lafontaine, president of Excalibur Bits and Steel, a mining services company situated in Kirkland Lake, is preparing to open a second location in Dryden this upcoming fall. The Métis Voyageur Development Fund (MVDF) provided