Métis students explore their culture & future aspirations
The 2014 MNO Infinite Reach March Break Camp Watch this video about the March Break Camp. This March break, 22 Métis high school students from across Ontario gathered in Mattawa for the 2014 Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Infinite Reach March Break Camp. This was a large increase from previous camps as the event becomes
MNO Consultation Committees receive training
Participants at the MNO Consultation Committee 2014 NRF training During the weekend of March 15-16, over 60 members of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Consultation Committees participated in annual New Relationship Fund (NRF) training in Toronto which was organized by MNO Lands, Resources and Consultations Branch staff. The Consultation Committees work in collaboration with MNO
IGNITE Ontario
We are pleased to inform you of the launch of IGNITE Ontario – a new provincial program designed to help organizations host celebrations and community engagement initiatives that promote the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. Ontario’s investment in IGNITE Ontario is part of the province’s Promotion, Celebration and Legacy Strategy. The strategy is designed to
MNO Toronto and York Region Métis Council co-sponsor launch of Honouring Indigenous Women – Hearts of Nations Vol. 2.
Submitted by: Tera Beaulieu, Women’s Representative, MNO Toronto and York Region Métis Council MNO Toronto and York Region Métis Council members during the book launch. (Left to right) Tera Beaulieu, Women’s Representative; Marilyn Hew, Secretary/Treasurer; and Robert Bird, President. On the evening of February 12, 2014, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Toronto and York
A Valentine themed Family Day
MNO Great Lakes Métis Council holds Valentine themed Family Day event Submitted by: Susan Schank, Office Coordinator for the MNO Great Lakes Métis Council Some of the fun at the MNO Great Lakes Council Family Day celebration. On Sunday February 9, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Great Lakes Métis Council held a Valentine themed
Métis classical vocalist bound for Europe
Rebecca Cuddy to train with renowned opera institutions Submitted by: Richard Cuddy, President of the MNO Credit River Métis Council Rebecca Cuddy Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen and classical vocalist Rebecca Cuddy will be training and performing in Europe this summer. Cuddy, a third year student in the vocal performance program at Western University,
WSMNO welcomes newest representative
Rosalyn Adele Calder On March 4, 2014, the Métis Nation of Ontario Women’s Secretariat (WSMNO) appointed Rosalyn Adele Calder as their newest representative. Calder is an active volunteer in her Métis community in Fort Frances. She has been a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Sunset Country Métis Council since 1997 and has
MNO Infinite Reach facilitators host moccasin workshop
Submitted by: Sahra MacLean, MNO Infinite Reach Facilitator for Carleton University Participants of the moccasin workshop. (Left to right) back row: Naomi Sarzan, Jessica MacLean, Warren Cardinal McTeague, Sydney Ducharme, Benny Michaud and Adam Gauthier. Middle row: Senator Lois McCallum, Sahra MacLean and Brittany Anderson. Front row: Tegan Mandeville. From March 1-2, 2014 the Métis
Ontario Energy Board announcement
Ontario Energy Board announces community discussions on Energy East Proposal TORONTO, March 3, 2014 – The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) released information about the next phases of its consultation with Ontarians on the impact of TransCanada’s proposed Energy East Pipeline. The Board will hold a series of interactive community discussions along the proposed pipeline route
MNO citizen honoured with Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal
Sgt. Robert Baskey (right) was presented with the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal by OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair (left) on December 23, 2013 alongside his (left to right) sister Tracy Quirt and wife Roseanne Amyot-Baskey. On December 23, 2013 Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer Sgt. Robert Baskey was