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
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