Métis singer-songwriter wins Canadian Folk Music Award
Original story from: http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/ottawa-singer-songwriter-amanda-rheaume-among-folk-music-award-winners MNO citizen Amanda Rheaume and John MacDonald pose with the Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year award at 2014 Canadian Folk Music Awards. (Source: Ottawa Citizen) On November 29, 2014, Métis Nation of Ontario citizen (MNO) Amanda Rheaume was thrilled to join the winners’ circle at the 10th-anniversary edition of the Canadian
Louis Riel Day celebration
Submitted by: Rick Meilleur, MNO Citizen Participants at the Louis Riel Day celebration at Cambrian College. On November 20, 2014, a celebration in honour of Louis Riel Day was held at Cambrian College in Sudbury. There was a great turn out, which included Cambrian College staff and students, staff from the MNO Sudbury office and
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Today I am writing you not only as the President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) but also as a son, a husband, a father of a young woman and as a man who wants to end violence against women. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada commemorates
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