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
MNO citizen plans her picture perfect future
A self-portrait from Andrée Wagar’s online portfolio.For Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Andrée Wagar, the decision to return to school might not have been possible if it weren’t for the MNO. For eight years, Andrée worked as an instructor for a company that helped people prepare for new jobs. When the company had to
MNO citizens provide for their elders
Submitted by Jim Tolles and Joseph PaquetteJim Tolles and Joe Paquette. On June 16, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens Jim Tolles and Joseph Paquette decided to go fishing up around Parry Sound. With very nice weather in their favour, the drive was long but definitely worth it. After about four hours of fishing, they
MNO citizen receives special award
Submitted by Darby StarrattGabe Picard at the Thunder Bay National Aboriginal Day celebration. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Gabe Picard was one of seven men recently honoured during the National Aboriginal Day powwow held in Thunder Bay. Picard received the “Honouring our Men” Award from the MNO Thunder Bay Métis Council. The award was
MNO youth graduates with Honours degree
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
Canadian Malartic Corporation and MNO Sign Shared Interest Agreement on Hammond Reef Gold Project
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
Daughter determined to immortalize her mother’s legacy
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