Halfbreed Hustle held in Ottawa
Submitted by: Benny Michaud, MNO Ottawa Métis Council President Participants enjoy the variety of entertainment at the Halfbreed Hustle event in Ottawa. On November 16, 2014, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Ottawa Métis Council (OMC) participated in Ottawa’s Annual Halfbreed Hustle to commemorate the life and vision of Louis Riel. Benny Michaud, MNO OMC
MNO-Ontario meeting advances Métis issues
Participants in MNO-Ontario meeting on November 28 (L-R) MNO Chief Operating Officer Doug Wilson, MNO President Gary Lipinski, Premier Kathleen Wynne, MNO Chair France Picotte, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David Zimmer and Deputy Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David DeLaunay. On November 28 at Queen’s Park in Toronto, an MNO delegation led by President Gary Lipinski
Request for Proposals
The Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services is pleased to notify you that Request for Proposals is now open for new rental housing developments under the 2014 and 2015 allocation. The First Nation, Inuit, Métis Urban and Rural 2014/20 Housing program is intended to target gaps where significant demonstrated need has been identified, but provision of Aboriginal
A Louis Riel Day celebration to remember
Submitted by: Richard Cuddy, President of the MNO Credit River Métis Council Participants on stage at the 2014 Louis Riel Day celebration in Brampton. November 16, 2014 marked the third consecutive year that the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Credit River Métis Council (CRMC) was host to a full afternoon gathering of almost 150 MNO
The Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarship
Hydro One is actively engaged in encouraging and investing in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students interested in careers within the electricity sector. In 2011, Hydro One launched an annual educational scholarship that supports First Nations, Métis and Inuit students enrolled in industry related programs at a recognized college or university. In 2014, the scholarship
Invitation to Métis Nation of Ontario Citizens
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Students learn the importance of Louis Riel
Submitted by: Rachelle Brunelle-McColl, MNO Employment Developer (L-R) Anne Desroches and Rachelle Brunelle-McColl standwith students at the Louis Riel Day presentation. On November 14, 2014, to recognize Louis Riel Day, a presentation and celebration were held at École publique Saint-Joseph in Penetanguishene. The presentation was made by Rachelle Brunelle-McColl, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Employment
The Métis flag flies proudly thanks to one MNO Citizen
The Métis flag is proudly flown outside City Hall in London in recognition of Louis Riel Day. This year marks the eighth time the Métis flag has proudly flown in front of the London City Hall in recognition of Louis Riel Day. However, this tradition would not have begun had it not been for the
Métis flag raising ceremony in Guelph
Submitted by: Jennifer Parkinson, MNO GRMC President MNO GRMC members and Mayor Cam Guthrie (second from right) at Guelph City Hall in honour of Louis Riel Day. On November 21, 2014, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Grand River Métis Council (GRMC) celebrated Louis Riel Day with their fifth annual Métis flag raising ceremony at
Community council teaches the importance of Louis Riel Day
Submitted by: Richard Cuddy, President of the MNO Credit River Métis Council Richard Cuddy, MNO CRMC President, (center) stands with PDSB teachers. On November 6, 2014, Richard Cuddy, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Credit River Métis Council (CRMC) President, was invited to the Peel District School Board (PDSB) to make a presentation detailing the significance