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
MNO Midland Autumn Community Kitchen
Submitted by: Tracy Bald and Kaitlyn Ouimette, MNO Community Wellness Coordinators Thanksgiving meals being prepared for delivery by MNO Midland staff. On October 8, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Community Wellness Coordinators from the Midland office, Tracy Bald and Kaitlyn Ouimette, prepared a Thanksgiving meal as part of their Autumn Community Kitchen event. Meals
Harvesting meeting in Blind River
Submitted by: Yvonne Jensen, MNO Citizen and MNO North Chanel Métis Council President Art Bennett, Region 4 Captain of the Hunt, at the harvesting meeting. On November 9, 2014 the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) North Channel Métis Council (NCMC) held a meeting on harvesting rights at their head office in Blind River, Ontario. MNO
Reaching out to Métis Students
Submitted by: Sahra MacLean, MNO Project Officer Métis students take part in the Infinite Reach Student Solidarity Network Facilitator orientation session. Back row (L-R): Jesse Donovan, Simon Bain, Gabriel Picard, Mitchell Huguenin, Lucy Fowler, Paul Robitaille, Melissa St Amant, Meghan Caveen, Sheila Grantham. Middle row(L-R): Mady Arkle, Senator St Germain, Elise ST Germain, Melissa Webster,
Trapping 101
Submitted by: Jim Tolles, MNO Credit River Métis Council Jim Tolles completes a demonstration at the Trapping 101 workshop. The beautiful island lake conservation area of Credit Valley in Orangeville brought fantastic weather for a trapping workshop this past October. Jim Tolles, MNO Credit River Métis Council (CRMC) Traditional Knowledge Resource, facilitated a workshop for
The Métis Nation of Ontario will intervene in the Daniels case at the Supreme Court
The late Harry Daniels who initiated Daniels v Canada. (Ottawa – November 20, 2014) In response to the announcement today that the Supreme Court has granted leave to hear an appeal on Daniels v. Canada, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski declared that the MNO would seek intervener status during hearings for the
The excitement of the hunt
Submitted by Art Bennett: MNO Captain of the Hunt, Region 4 Brothers Art (left) and Rick Bennett celebrate with their latest catch. MNO Region 4 Captain of the Hunt Art Bennett provides the following first-hand account of a real moose hunt. I had gone to the same spot where I harvested a young bull, a
Métis youth graduates with multiple honours
Submitted by: Robin Pilon Chantel Pilon at her convocation ceremony at the University of Waterloo. We are pleased to announce that MNO Métis citizen, Chantel Pilon, recently graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Honours Recreation and Business–Co-operative Program. Chantel graduated on the Dean’s Honour List, the President’s Athlete Academic