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
Métis intervene in Treaty 3 appeal
On May 15, Métis Nation of Ontario MNO President Gary Lipinski (centre) at the Supreme Court on May 15 with (left to right) Nuri Frame with the law firm of Pape, Salter and Teillet, MNO Secretary-Treasurer Tim Pile, Grand Chief Warren White of the Grand Council Treaty #3 and Jason Madden with Pape, Salter and
Métis capote hits the runway
Submitted by: Senator Carol Lévis, MNO Grand River Métis Council MNO Senator Carol Lévis modelling her capote at the Colourful Planet Fashion Show on April 2, 2014. On April 2, 2014, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Grand River Métis Council Senator Carol Lévis had the honour of modeling her capote wrap-around coat at the Colourful
MNO council hosts Traditional Knowledge artistic workshops
Submitted by: Cora Bunn, MNO Grand River Métis Council President Participants of the birch bark basket workshop. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Grand River Métis Council recently hosted two Traditional Knowledge workshops on quillwork and beaded pendants as well as birch bark basket making. The quillwork and beaded pendant workshop taught participants how to
Métis culture at Textile Museum of Canada
Submitted by: Jessica MacLean Sahra and Jessica MacLean. On May 21, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Infinite Reach Student Solidarity Network facilitators Sahra MacLean and Jessica MacLean will be hosting a Métis beading workshop in partnership with the Textile Museum of Canada’s Wide Open Wednesday program. The Textile Museum of Canada offers workshops on Wednesdays
Closing the gaps in Métis education and employment
MNO and Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities continue working together Submitted by: Jennifer St. Germain, MNO Director of Education and Training Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, the Honourable Brad Duguid with MNO President Gary Lipinski during their meeting on April 28, 2014. Minister Duguid is holding the paddle the MNO presented to
Land for sale in Lavigne
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