MNO Infinite Reach hosts largest Métis specific event at the University of Waterloo
Submitted by: Alicia Blore, MNO Infinite Reach Facilitator for the University of Waterloo MNO Infinite Reach Facilitator Alicia Blore (left) with University of Waterloo students who attended the Métis cultural event. A Métis cultural event held in November at the University of Waterloo was not only a great success but it was also the largest
MNO staff member joins Carleton Aboriginal Education Council
Based on the article originally published by Carleton University at: http://newsroom.carleton.ca/2013/11/19/carleton-announces-aboriginal-education-council-oversee-strategy/ MNO Post-secondary Officer Sheila Grantham (left) during an Aboriginal graduation ceremony at Carleton University. (Photo credit: Carleton University). Sheila Grantham who is the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Post-secondary Officer and a Carleton University PhD student has been appointed to sit on Carleton University’s
Not your typical “Jam Night”
MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council youth group Submitted by: Larry Ferris Janice Ferris and youth members sampling the homemade strawberry jam. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Métis Council youth group recently held a “Jam Night” without any musical instruments. Instead of a traditional “Jam Night”, council member Janice Ferris and youth members
Expression of Interest
Trainer to provide three day Sexual Violence Trauma Training session The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has secured funding through Ontario Women’s Directorate to support a three day trauma training focused on Sexual Violence. Training will take place on February 4-5-6, 2014 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto and will involve a group of
Métis Family Christmas Potluck
Submitted by: Fern Tremblay Children posing with Santa at the Timmins annual Métis Family Christmas Potluck. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Timmins recently held their annual Métis Family Christmas Potluck at St. Dominique Parish Hall. Roughly 80 adults and 30 youth attended the festive occasion. Even jolly old Saint Nick made an appearance. A
Moving up the ranks
Métis youth benefits from MNO programming Submitted by: Juliette S. Denis, PCMNO Councillor for Region 5 Jessica Boulard during her graduation at Laurentian University in June 2013. Jessica Boulard is yet another example of a young Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen who has benefited from MNO’s education and training programs. A recipient of the
Athletes wanted: Aboriginal Team Ontario
MNO citizens join community members walk to oppose violence against women
Based on an article from Bancroft This Week originally published at: http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/2013/12/10/community-members-walk-to-remember Bancroft National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women walk and vigil. A group of about 75 Bancroft community members came out to walk and participate in a vigil marking the 25th National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against
MNO Credit River Métis Council community garden
Submitted by: Richard Cuddy, MNO Credit River Métis Council President (Left to right) Rochelle Ethier, Stephanie Montague from the Knight’s Table and MNO Credit River Métis Council Councillor Darlene Lent during the Council’s Riel Day gathering where 250 pounds of food from the community garden was donated to the Knight’s Table charity. Métis Nation of
Celebrating 20 years of achievement
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was founded in 1993, making 2013 its 20th anniversary. To recognize and commemorate this landmark, the MNO produced a 48 minute documentary film telling the story of how the MNO was founded and its growth and achievements over two decades. The Métis Nation of Ontario: 1993-2013 features interviews with