Father plans a bright future for his family
Jamie Aide, professional truck driver for Mackie Transportation, Inc.For Jamie Aide, learning that he was about to become a father was a life-changing event. Jamie was working as a gas station clerk when he got the news. It was then he decided he needed to make some important changes in his life in order to
MNO citizens proudly carry the Pan AM Torch
Jennifer St. GermainThe 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 council played a big
MNO veterans honour the fallen
Submitted by Alis Kennedy, Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans’ Council SenatorA memorial carved with the names of soldiers who passed away during the Afghanistan Conflict. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Veterans’ Council had their quarterly meeting at Canadian Forces Base Trenton on Sunday, June 14. After the meeting, MNO Veterans’ Council Senator Alis Kennedy
MNO Executive Senator takes part in ceremony
Senator Reta Gordon during the Ceremony of Remembrance.On June 21, National Aboriginal Day, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Senator Reta Gordon participated in the annual Ceremony of Remembrance. The ceremony took place at the National Aboriginal Veterans Memorial in Ottawa. Métis veterans from across the Homeland participated in the ceremony and Senator Gordon laid a
Information sessions aim for housing and assistance
The Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services are hosting three different information sessions directed towards First Nation, Métis or Inuit individuals. The assisted home ownership and home repair “Come & Go” program would help eligible applicants who are homeowners, individuals seeking to buy a home or individuals requiring affordable rental housing. The sessions take place at the
A father’s pride in his daughter
Submitted by Richard LefebvreLeft to right: Richard Lefebvre, C.D. MWO (Retired), JaimeLefebvre C.D., BMASc, JD, Sylvie Lefebvre. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Jaime Lee Lefebvre recently finished her law degree with the University of Ottawa and was called to the bar as a lawyer on June 22. She accomplished all this with her husband
Jean Teillet receives honourary Doctor of Laws degree
Jean Teillet (seated) signing the Doctor of Laws (LLD) register. From left: Justice Katherine van Rensburg, Bencher Dianne Corbiere and Law Society Treasurer Janet E. Minor. (Photo source: CNW) Jean Teillet was honoured with a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) by the Law Society of Upper Canada during the Call to the Bar ceremony
MNO veteran named as new Deputy Chief
Submitted by Joseph Paquette, President of the MNO Veterans’ CouncilRon Gignac speaks to the press. (Source: The Belleville Intelligencer) Ron Gignac, a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) veteran, was announced as the new Deputy Chief of police during a news conference at Belleville’s City Hall on June 23. Gignac was hired after a six-month search.
National Aboriginal Day at Fort York
Submitted by Joseph Paquette, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans’ CouncilJoseph Paquette and Elder/Veteran Gary Sault. On Sunday, June 21, National Aboriginal Day and the Summer Solstice were both celebrated across Canada. Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence) sponsored the celebration at Fort York in Toronto. Several Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens from the
MNO veterans donate for Plant a Canoe event
Submitted by Joseph Paquette, President of the MNO Veterans’ CouncilFront row: Aidan Dohlin from the Nolan Community Canoe Project; Elder Gary Sault of the New Credit First Nation. Back row: Faith Rivers, Aboriginal Committee of the New Credit First Nation; Barbara O’Neil, President of Heritage Mississauga; Joseph Paquette, President of the MNO Veterans’ Council and