Giving back to the Georgian Bay
MNO Council helps plant 1,250 trees Submitted by: Larry J. Ferris, MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Chairperson MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council taking part in tree planting and BBQ. Members of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Métis Council recently volunteered with tree planning efforts. MNO citizens and Métis youth all took part
Laughs, wildlife and modern day voyageurs
MNO Peterborough & District Wapiti Métis Council Wildlife Dinner and Comedy Night The MNO Canoe Expedition made a surprise visit at the MNO Peterborough & District Wapiti Métis Council’s Wildlife Dinner and Comedy Night on June 7. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Peterborough & District Wapiti Metis Council held a Wildlife Dinner and Comedy
MNO citizen recognized for volunteer work
Submitted by: Cora Bunn, President of the MNO Grand River Métis Council Bridget Brown At a powwow held at Conestoga College on February 22, Bridget Brown, the Women’s Representative on the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Grand River Métis Council was recognized for her volunteer work with the college’s Aboriginal Services office. Bridget is a
Christi Belcourt receives Influential Women of Northern Ontario award
Original article by Jonathan Migneault – Sudbury Northern Life http://www.northernlife.ca/news/localNews/2014/06/02-influential-women-Sudbury.aspx The Influential Women winners for northeastern Ontario, Sarah Hunter, Christi Belcourt, Shana Calixte, Crystal Kaufman and Nicole Saulnier posed with their new hardware at the awards ceremony in Sudbury Monday afternoon. Photo by Jonathan Migneault. The Influential Women of Northern Ontario awards recognized Métis Nation
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