Bancroft MNO celebrates Mother’s Day
Submitted by Marsha Depotier, MNO Victim Services Coordinator Mothers, daughters and nieces that took part in the Mother’s Day event. On Wednesday, May 7, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff in MNO’s Bancroft office, in collaboration with the Bancroft Early Years Centre and Children’s Mental Health, hosted the Third Annual Lemon Lime Gala. This event
MNO Credit River Métis Council builds relationship with the Region of Halton
Submitted by: Richard Cuddy, President of the MNO Credit River Métis Council MNO Credit River Métis Council President Richard Cuddy presents a sash to the Region of Halton Administration and Finance Committee Chair Jeff Knoll. In June of 2013, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Credit River Métis Councillor David Neville initiated contact with the Region
Congratulations Leah Reid
Submitted by: The Le Saux / Reid Family Leah Reid. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Leah Reid has successfully obtained her Bachelor of Education through York University and is now qualified to teach in Ontario, which was her longtime dream. She also plans on pursuing a master’s degree in education. Reid credits the MNO
MNO citizens attend moccasin art exhibit in Sault Ste. Marie
Submitted by: Marsha Depotier, MNO Victim Services Coordinator MNO citizens who visited the Walking with Our Sisters exhibit at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie. On Tuesday, May 13, 2014, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff in Sault Ste. Marie organized a free bus service to permit MNO citizens to participate in a public tour
Another new venture for a true Métis entrepreneur
Submitted by: Margaret Fleury Leon Fleury Leon Fleury is a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen and a true Métis entrepreneur. He loves a new challenge as can be seen by his diverse careers as an industrial painting contractor, a steeplejack painter, a thoroughbred racehorse breeder, an owner and manager of two restaurants and a
Serving up pancakes and Métis culture
The 37th annual Maple Syrup Festival at Central Lake Ontario Conservation Area Purple Woods Submitted by: Ted McNally, MNO Oshawa and Durham Métis Council Councillor Council members working hard in the kitchen. Pancakes, flapjacks, johnnycakes, grill cakes, they had them all. From March 29- 30, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Oshawa and Durham Métis
Re-enacting the past, educating the future
The MNO Summer Youth Cultural Program 2014 The MNO SYCP students during training at Fort William in Thunder Bay. (Left to right) Back row: Karly Chapman, Melissa St. Amant, Jordi Playne, Melody Chislett-Morris, Katelyn LaCroix, Joanna Burt, Tressa Beaulieu, Alicia Blore, Lucy Fowler and Marie Chalykoff. Front row: Charna Recollet , Paige Mathieu, Jaimee Bigras,
Launch of new MNO project in Thunder Bay
Submitted by: Jennifer Lord, MNO Manager of Mental Health and Victim Services The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the beginning of a new project in Thunder Bay called the Aboriginal Sexual Violence Community Response Initiative (ASVCRI). This province-wide, multi-year program is funded by the Ontario Women’s Directorate and is being run
The MNO Credit River Métis Council holds its 2014 Annual General Meeting
Submitted by Richard Cuddy, President, the Métis Nation of Ontario Credit River Métis Council MNO Credit River Métis Council Richard Cuddy presents the MNO 20th Anniversary commemorative coin to former MNO Credit River Métis Council Vice-President and Chair, Bill Morrison. On the afternoon of Sunday, March 30, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Credit River
Waterloo’s “warrior athlete”
MNO citizen wins gold and breaks records Submitted by: Robin Pilon Chantel Pilon holding her OUA All Star Award. Competing in her final Ontario University Athletics Championship, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Chantel Pilon went out in style, winning the gold medal in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) women’s pentathlon event at Toronto’s York