Hanging with the Hendricks
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
“Tracks Across Sand” screening
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So You Think You Know Mining contest
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,
Métis youth Ready to Work
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
Vacancy for the Women’s Secretariat of the MNO
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
MNO Sudbury Métis Council Governance & Finance Training
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
Celebrate creativity, heritage & legacy
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
Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans attend levées
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
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