Request for Submissions (RFS) – MNO Flag
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is requesting submissions for designs for a MNO flag that will be used as the official provincial Métis flag of the MNO to go along with our national flag. A. Process: PCMNO sets requirements, parameters and guidelines for submissions. PCMNO appoints selection committee. Selection committee members will be required
MNO citizens receive Ontario Volunteer Award
Submitted by: Nina Henley, Secretary of the MNO Kenora Métis Council MNO citizens (left to right) Joel Henley, Cyndy Laliberte and Nina Henley with their Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. Congratulations to Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Kenora Métis Council members President Joel Henley, Chair Cyndy Laliberte and Secretary Nina Henley, for being the recipients of
Métis kids entertain at International Women’s Day
Submitted by: PCMNO Region One Councillor Theresa Stenlund and MNO Kenora Métis Council Secretary Nina Henley Métis children who participated at the International Women’s Day celebration in Kenora, (Left to right) Hailey Fortier, Katelyne Stenlund, Hayden Stenlund and Lacy Kerr. On March 9, members of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Kenora Métis Council were
Toronto Fringe Festival featuring Métis playwright
Performers of Blue Moon Girls (left to right) Justine D. Moritz, Christian Smith and Jessica Lea Fleming. Jessica Lea Fleming is a writer, actor, improviser, producer and a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen. Her most recent play Blue Moon Girls, which she not only wrote and produced but is also performing in, will be
PCMNO changes to MNO bylaws
NOTICE TO CITIZENS To: MNO Citizens From: France Picotte, MNO Chair Date: June 4, 2013 Subject: PCMNO changes to MNO bylaws MNO Policy #2011-002, which was adopted by the 2012 MNO AGA, states that “… the MNO Chair shall ensure that any amendments to the by-laws that have been made by the PCMNO since the
President Lipinski meets with Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
MNO President Lipinski with the Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities on May 30. On May 30, 2013, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski had a cordial and productive meeting with the Honourable Brad Duguid, the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities in the government of Premier Kathleen Wynne. Minister
Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award
The Canadian Council on Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and ESS, a member of Compass Group Canada, introduce the National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award and self-nominations are needed! This award recognizes an up-and-coming Aboriginal Entrepreneur under the age of 35. The winner will receive a $10,000 financial award and be recognized as CCAB’s 2014 Toronto Gala. Eligibility
MNO volunteer appreciation night
Submitted by: Tera Lynn Copegog, MNO Community Wellness Coordinator MNO staff presenting volunteer driver Wayne Gilliard with certificate of appreciation and gift. (left to right) Shirley Dorion, Lorraine Mountney, Wayne Gilliard and Natalie Lloyd. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) volunteers dedicate countless hours to the betterment of the Métis Nation. MNO volunteers spend their time
Congratulations Tera and Nicola!
Submitted by: Joseph Paquette, President of the MNO Veterans’ Council Nicola and Tera (left) posing with Veteran Joseph Paquette on their wedding day. Congratulations to Tera Beaulieu and her new husband Nicola. The two recently tied the knot in the presence of family and friends. The daughter of Magdalena and Jerome Beaulieu, Tera and her
Métis heritage and culture focus of Franco-Ontarian show
On May 14, Ottawa area Métis were invited to see a show which celebrates Métis art and culture. The French show entitled, L’écho d’un peuple fier et Metissé, was held at De La Salle High School. While attendees were taking their seats, the school auditorium filled with students who were clapping along with Métis fiddle