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Mitch Case at his graduation at Algoma University. (Photo: Shari Smale)PCMNO Youth Representative Mitch Case recently completed his degree program at Algoma University and graduated with an Honours Bachelors degree in History and a certificate in Indigenous Studies. When reflecting on why he chose his course of study Mitch says, “Someone needs to tell our

  Participants in the MNO-Canadian Malartic Signing Ceremony in Fort Frances: Back row (l-r): Marlene Davidson, President of the MNO Atikokan Métis Council; Clint Calder, President of the MNO Sunset Country Métis Council; Joel Henley, President of the MNO Kenora Métis Council; Ron Robinson, President of the MNO Dryden Métis Council. Front row (l-r) Guy

Founding MNO citizen Suzanne Rochon-Burnett (center).When Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Michele-Elise Burnett, daughter of founding MNO citizen Dr. Suzanne Rochon-Burnett, heard of the Six Nations and Native allies commemorative memorial, it inspired her to reach out to the Métis community her mother had fiercely promoted. Dr. Suzanne Rochon-Burnett passed away in 2006. She

Katrina Richard (left) working with one of her clients.During the 2013 to 2014 academic year, Katrina Richard found herself struggling to make ends meet. She had been accepted at the esthetics program at Collège Boréal in Sudbury but times were hard. Katrina’s parents were unable to provide her with financial assistance and she only received

Originally reported by Nate Smelle for Bancroft This Week at http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/?p=4644Jaime Koebel (Source: Facebook) Artist, educator and self-identified Métis Jaime Koebel recently attended an assembly at York River Public School in Bancroft. The assembly, titled “Think Indigenous,” included participation from Métis and other Aboriginal representatives. Koebel led a workshop on Métis culture and teachings, discussing

MNO Summer Youth Cultural Program facilitators and other MNO staff at the summer solstice festival in Ottawa. Back row (left to right): Brittany Matthews, Sahra MacLean, Jennifer Lord (with daughters Olivia andIsabela), Kelly Duquette and Natasha Lafreniere. Front row: Jennique Belcourt and Celesta Larocque. On June 21, Métis across the homeland celebrated National Aboriginal Day.

On June 19, the RCMP issued a report titled Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women: 2015 Update to the National Operational Overview. Click here to view PDF of report >

Katie BaltzerOn June 17, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Katie Baltzer graduated from the University of Windsor. She received her combined Honours degree in Social Work and Women’s Studies. Now that she has obtained her degree, Katie plans to continue her studies. She’s enrolled in the Master of Social Work program at the University

Originally published by the Midland Mirror at http://www.simcoe.com/community-story/5680338-m-tis-culture-celebrated-at-midland-school/Students holding displayed items from the Métis Rendezvous. Clockwise from left: Michael Poole, Sarah Robitaille, Aaron Zurawski, Callum Perrault, Rory Armstrong, Amelia Perrault and Abby Goneau. On June 16, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff organized a Métis Rendezvous for the Simcoe County District School Board. MNO Summer

Jennifer Nicholson Jennifer Nicholson is the Post-secondary Representative on the Provisional Council of The Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). She faced her share of private challenges before she received her diploma at Trent University’s convocation ceremony this year. Nicholson’s father is struggling with lung cancer but she worked hard and stayed on top of her