MNO citizen’s art expands to fashion
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
WSMNO Spokesperson attends WMN National General Assembly
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
MNO Council takes part in Torch Relay
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
Northern mining supplier set to expand
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
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