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The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) invites you to nominate an Aboriginal artist or arts leader for the Ontario Arts Council Aboriginal Arts Award. Nomination Deadline: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 About the Ontario Arts Council Aboriginal Arts Award The annual award honours a distinguished career and outstanding achievements by an Aboriginal artist or arts leader in

MNO Bursary recipients who were present at the Algoma University Student Awards ceremony. (Left to right) Bernadette Pizzey, Kristal Strawbridge, Diandra Bellerose and Corey Caple. On January 15, Algoma University celebrated the academic achievements of its students at its 20th Annual Algoma University Student Awards. Among the numerous awards, 11 Métis students were presented with

MNO staff member and citizen to be featured in “The Making of King Lear” documentary Theresa Hendricks being filmed for The Making of King Lear documentary at the MNO head office in Ottawa. In 2012, MNO staff member and citizen Theresa Hendricks and family were volunteer actors in the all-Aboriginal production of William Shakespeare’s King

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The Ontario Mining Association (OMA) So You Think You Know Mining video contest submission deadline is fast approaching. The Early Bird deadline is March 7! Ontario high school students are invited to submit 2-3 minute videos describing the benefits of mining and/or a 30 second commercial that builds on the Ontario mining brand. This year,

MNO two-day workshop on Transitions to the Labour Market Submitted by: Guylaine Morin-Cleroux, MNO Education and Training Operations Coordinator Participants and staff of the MNO Métis Ready to Work workshop. (Left to right) back row: Jessica MacLean, Chanelle Larocque Ashley Desjardins, Deidre Thomson, Sydney Ducharme, Gabrielle Fayant and Senator Roland St. Germain. Middle row: Rebekah

January 20, 2014 Women of the Métis Nation of Ontario, RE: Vacancy for the Women’s Secretariat of the Métis Nation of Ontario (WSMNO) In accordance of the Women’s Secretariat of the Métis Nation of Ontario Terms of Reference Article 4.2.3 the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer is accepting nominations from Métis Nation of Ontario

Submitted by: Glen Lipinski, MNO Community Relations Coordinator MNO Sudbury Métis Council members. (Left to right):Don Prevost, Jay Wilson, Maurice Sarrazin, Liliane Chretien, Cleo Melanson, Richard Sarrazin, Steven Callaghan, and Normand Prevost. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Sudbury Métis Council participated in the MNO’s two-day Governance and Finance Training from November 30-December 1. The

Aboriginal Arts and Stories contest The 2013-2014 Aboriginal Arts and Stories contest (formerly the Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge) is a national creative writing and visual art competition for Aboriginal youth between 11-13 years of age, as well as ages 14-29. Participants of Aboriginal heritage are invited to write a short story or create

MNO Veterans’ Senator Kennedy with the Honourable David C. Onley and wife Ruth Ann Onley. Métis veterans started the New Year by attending levées that increased their visibility in communities throughout the province. Levées are New Year’s Day social events traditionally held by representatives of the Crown but can be also be hosted by other