A rare find
Submitted by: Denis Tremblay, MNO North Bay Métis Council member Denis Tremblay with the rare trade ax he found in Huronia. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Denis Tremblay recently came in possession of a rare item, a trade ax dating circa 1650. The ax is clearly marked with the three fleur-de-lis stamps. It was
MNOYC Vacancy
Youth of the Métis Nation of Ontario, RE: Vacancy for the Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council (MNOYC) The Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council is currently accepting nominations for the positions of Provincial Youth Representativess for Regions 1 and 4. The successful candidates will fill the vacant positions until the next MNOYC elections. Interested
TO2015 Employment Opportunity
Associate Activator, Community Tour Location CA-ON-Toronto # of Openings 10 Category Employment/Embauche/Empleo Job Closing Date 6/4/2014 Type Regular Part-Time/Régulier à temps partiel/Regular a tiempo parcial More information about this job: General Accountability The Associate Activator, Community Tour is responsible for engaging and interacting with patrons of the TO2015 Community Tour. The TO2015 Community Tour provides
Métis youth start 2000 km canoe trek in Ottawa
Over 90 day adventure will take young voyageurs to communities across the province MNO Canoe Expedition launch at Mooney’s Bay in Ottawa. (Ottawa – May 26, 2014) Today eight young Métis from across the province set out from Ottawa on the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Canoe Expedition; an over 2000 km canoe trek
“Wise beyond his years”
MNO citizen Mitch Case honoured with the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers Award Submitted by: Guylaine Morin-Cléroux, MNO Education and Training Branch Operations Coordinator Mitch Case with his Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers Award in Toronto. Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Youth Representative Mitch Case was honoured by the Government of
Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship
Nomination deadline is July 17 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) encourages citizens and community members to participate in Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. The Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship recognizes individuals who, through exceptional long-term efforts, have made outstanding contributions to their communities. Established in 1973, the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship honours Ontarians
Tera Beaulieu is an example of a true Métis leader
Tera Beaulieu. On April 10, 2014, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Infinite Reach Facilitator Tera Beaulieu was recognized for her leadership by the Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto who presented her with the Leadership Award at the Minaake Awards Ceremony. The word Minaake means “people who are on the good path” in Ojibwe and
MNO Sunset Country Métis Council Governance & Finance training
Submitted by: Glen Lipinski, MNO Community Relations Coordinator MNO Sunset Country Métis Council members who attended the training. (Left to right) back row: Roger Gerhard, Wade Nelson and John George. Front row: Valorie Pelepetz, Yvonne Langlais, Vaughn Murray and Eric Fagerdahl. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) benefits immensely from the dedicated volunteers who are
Ontario Senior Achievement Award
Application deadline is June 15 Each year, the Government of Ontario celebrates the accomplishments and contributions many of our wonderful seniors make to communities across Ontario. The Ontario Senior Achievement Award honours people who have made an outstanding contribution to their community after age 65. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) encourages citizens and community
MNO Senator shares Métis culture in Chapleau schools
Submitted by: Senator Micheline Boisvert MNO Senator Micheline Boisvert hosting a drumming workshop during the Chapleau Children’s Pow Wow. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Chapleau Métis Council recently participated for the third time in the annual Chapleau Children’s Pow Wow. As part of the Children’s Pow Wow, MNO Senator Micheline Boisvert visited schools throughout