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For the second year in a row, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation and other sponsors held the Generation Innovation: Métis Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge from March 16-17, 2013. Modeled after the popular CBC TV program Dragon’s Den, the Generation Innovation Challenge is a project designed

Contestants and judges at the premiere screen of the Generation Innovation video. (Left to right) Generation Innovation Judge Larry Mah, Director of Programs at Youth in Motion; Renée Michaud, second place finalist; Taylor Hari, third place finalist; Deanna Parker, first place finalist; and Generation Innovation Judge Peter Smith. The next generation of Métis entrepreneurs were

Awarded Honourable Mention for Excellence in Exhibitions Submitted by: Richard Cuddy, President of the MNO Credit River Métis Council MNO Vice-chair Sharon McBride, the Honourable Michael Chan, MNO Credit River Métis Council President Richard Cuddy and PAMA Acting Manager Marty Brent at the 2013 OMA Awards of Excellence Ceremony. Earlier this year, the Peel Art

MNO Chair France Picotte and Northern College President Fredd Gibbons after signing the Memorandum of Understanding. On December 6, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and Northern College signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU is intended to strengthen and formalize the long-standing positive working relationship between the MNO and Northern College. This

The Nomination Deadline is January 15 The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers acknowledges outstanding contributions made by youth volunteers across the province. Nine exceptional youth will receive the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers — the highest honour a young person can achieve for their voluntarism contributions to the province. Who is eligible? Nominees for this

Today I am writing you not only as the President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) but also as a son, a husband, a father of a young woman and as a man who wants to end violence against women. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada commemorates

Nelson Mandela with at the time Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien on September 24, 1998 prior to his address to Parliament in Ottawa, Canada. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) mourns the loss of Nelson Mandela. An inspiration to the world, Mandela’s legacy will always be remembered. Mandela became an honorary Métis during his visit

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has limited funding to support Métis youth participation a workshop entitled Métis Youth Ready to Work: Transitions to the Labour Market from January 18-19 in Owen Sound. If you are a Métis youth (18-29) interested in attending, please click here to view and download an expression of interest form.

Nick Allard in front of the Health Canada building in Ottawa. The transition from school to work can be difficult for new graduates. Entering the competitive job market with little work experience is a hurdle new Métis graduates often face, but with assistance can overcome. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) provides a variety of