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
Graduate gains a better life thanks to MNO assistance
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
Métis woman uses art to teach students the gift of giving
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
Local MNO council celebrates National Aboriginal Day in Ottawa
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.
Missing and murdered Aboriginal women
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 >
MNO citizen celebrates university graduation
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