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
Midland students learn at Métis Rendezvous
Originally published by the Midland Mirror at http://www.simcoe.com/community-story/5680338-m-tis-culture-celebrated-at-midland-school/Students holding displayed items from the Métis Rendezvous. Clockwise from left: Michael Poole, Sarah Robitaille, Aaron Zurawski, Callum Perrault, Rory Armstrong, Amelia Perrault and Abby Goneau. On June 16, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff organized a Métis Rendezvous for the Simcoe County District School Board. MNO Summer
MNO citizen graduates with honours
Jennifer Nicholson Jennifer Nicholson is the Post-secondary Representative on the Provisional Council of The Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). She faced her share of private challenges before she received her diploma at Trent University’s convocation ceremony this year. Nicholson’s father is struggling with lung cancer but she worked hard and stayed on top of her
MNO citizen runs Ottawa 10K
Submitted by Theresa Hendricks Constable Andrew Parr (right) and Corporal Keith Hendricks (left) running in full uniform.On May 23, during this year’s Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, Corporal Keith Hendricks, a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario, and Constable Andrew Parr ran the entire 10-kilometre race in full uniform in just over an hour. In
MNO veteran enjoys a shore lunch
Submitted by Ron Gignac Ron Gignac near Nakina. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) veteran Ron Gignac enjoys being outdoors. As an MNO citizen, fishing and hunting have always been part of his life. Spending time in a boat on a small northern lake and upon rushing rivers in Ontario is a good way to re-connect
Appointment of Ministerial Special Representative on Métis Rights
M E M O R A N D U M To: MNO citzens From: MNO President Gary Lipinski Date: June 11, 2015 Subject: Appointment of Ministerial Special Representative on Métis Rights MNO President Lipinski with Minister Valcourt (right) I am pleased to provide you this update on some exciting developments with respect to the advancement
MNO Governance and Finance Training
Submitted by Glen Lipinski, Community Relations Coordinator Participants in the MNO Northern Lights Métis Council Governance and Finance Training: front row(left to right): Eugene Content, Lucille Nelson;back Row (left to right): Aurel Courville, PCMNO Regional Councillor Marcel Lafrance, Urgel Courville, Dennis Beaulne The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) benefits immensely from the dedicated volunteers who
MNO citizen earns Bachelor of Social Work
Colleen Moreau In Sudbury on June 2, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen and Harvesting Certificate holder Colleen Moreau graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) in Indigenous Studies. Previously, Colleen received funding through the MNO to attend Georgian College, where she graduated from the Social Services program in 2010. Colleen