MNO helps citizen complete his education
Michael Carroll Michael Carroll is a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen from Whitby who received financial help from the MNO to complete the last year of his Nuclear Engineering degree from the University of Ontario: Institute of Technology. Michael had always had a natural affinity for science, specifically nuclear physics and he knew by
MNO assists citizen jump start career in social work
Dennis Woodcock When Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Dennis Woodcock found himself out of a job after 25 years working in factories and warehouses, he approached the MNO office in Toronto to see if he could get assistance securing employment. Now Dennis is a recent graduate of Humber College in the Social Service Worker
Governance & Finance Training
Submitted by Glen Lipinski, Community Relations Coordinator Participants in the MNO Governance and Finance Training in Thunder Bay May 30-31, 2015: (Front row left-right) Patricia Obie, Lori Laforme, Megan Tiernan, Darby Staratt (Back row left to right) Gabriel Picard, Angela Brotchie, John Connor, Bryanna Scott, Karen Drake, Paul Robitaille, Derek Anderson. The Métis Nation of
MNO plays major role in Pan AM Games Torch Ceremony
MNO President Gary Lipinski holds the lantern containing the flame for the Pan AM Games torch during ceremonies in Toronto today. Today (May 30), despite torrential rain, the torch for the 2015 Toronto Pan AM Games began its journey in Canada in Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) canoes and MNO President Gary Lipinski as well
2015 MNO Annual General Assembly in Midland
Midland harbour. Every year, the citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) hold our Annual General Assembly (AGA) where we gather together with our friends, family and colleagues to conduct the business of the Nation, showcase our rich culture, pass on our traditions to younger generations and celebrate our stories. The 2015 MNO AGA
MNO support leads to impressive career in interior design
David Barnes (centre) with his parents Guy and Flo Barnes on the day he graduated from the International Academy of Design. David Guy Barnes became a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) in 1996, and in 1997 he attended an MNO meeting in Toronto where he learned about new MNO training initiatives, whereby
Métis youth wins bronze medals at nationals
Submitted by Tammy Webb, MNO Labour Market Manager Chasity King As previously reported on the MNO website, self-identifying Métis youth Chasity King won a gold medal in the provincial Youth Bowling Canada (YBC) Championship in February, which qualified her to represent Northern Ontario in the National Championships May 1-3 in Toronto (click here for story).
MNO Veterans’ Council receives funding for book about Métis veterans
Submitted by Joseph Paquette, MNO Veterans’ Council President Mr. Ross Holden, Senior Engagement Advisor/Aboriginal Relations, NWMO and Joseph Paquette, MNO Veterans’ Council PresidentOne of the projects discussed at the MNO Veterans’ Council meeting held recently in Midland was the upcoming book on Métis veterans that the Council plans on publishing later in 2015. Representing hours
MNO Veterans’ Council reaches new milestones
Submitted by Greg Garratt, MNO Veterans’ Council Secretary MNO Veterans and Veteran Council Executive members who attended the MNO Veterans’ Council meeting April 25 in Midland: (Front left-right) Bernie Lepage; Lisa Tessier C.D., Women’s Representative/LO; Dr. Alis Kennedy O.Ont., O.M.C., C.D., Senator; Guy Mandeville C.D., Chair; Daniel Moreau. (Back left-right) Chris Plummer U.E., C.D., Treasurer;
MNO Veterans’ Council donates to youth committee
Submitted by Greg Garratt, Secretary of the MNO Veterans’ Council (Left to right) MNO Veterans’ Council President Joe Paquette, MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Youth Representative Danielle Callandar, MNO Veterans’ Council Secretary Greg Garratt and Lenard Dusome (a member of the MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council). The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Veterans’ Council made