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The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) offers a variety of education and training programs, bursaries and scholarships in partnership with post-secondary institutions and employers. These programs have assisted Métis people advance their education and careers through funding and work placements. To highlight the success of some of the Métis who have taken advantage of the

President Clément Chartier Calls for government of Canada to take action on Métis Land Rights Winnipeg, MB – (October 12, 2013) Today, Métis National Council President Clément Chartier met with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous peoples, Mr. James Anaya in Winnipeg, MB. Special Rapporteur Anaya is visiting Canada from 7

Submitted by: Theresa Hendricks Marissa Hendricks with Burt finalist Catherin Knutsson. Marissa Hendricks, daughter of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens Theresa and Keith Hendricks, recently presented at CODE’s Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature Inaugural Gala. The event was held on October 2 at the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec.

Photo credit: Angel Fisher C MNBC Annual General Meeting delegates with the Bell of Batoche. (Left to right) MNO President Gary Lipinski, “Keeper of the Bell” Billyjo Delaronde, MNA Vice President Toby Racette, MNBC citizen Sadie Lukan, MNA President Audrey Poitras, MNBC President Bruce Dumont, and North Island Métis Nation Community President Michael Dumont. From

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) offers a variety of education and training programs, bursaries and scholarships in partnership with post-secondary institutions and employers. These programs have assisted Métis people advance their education and careers through funding and work placements. To highlight the success of some of the Métis who have taken advantage of the

Inspiring change in perceptions about Canadian Aboriginal relations Submitted by: Melanie Paradis, Manager of Natural Resources & Aboriginal Affairs at NATIONAL Public Relations Allan Gregg, with support from NATIONAL Public Relations, has enlisted the help of a network of Canadian thought-leaders to spark a movement across Canada to inspire a change in perceptions about Aboriginal

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services is pleased to launch a Request for Proposals for the 2014-15 allocation of the “First Nation, Inuit, Métis Urban & Rural 2012/15 Housing Program”. The “First Nation, Inuit, Métis Urban & Rural 2012/15 Housing Program” is intended to target gaps where significant demonstrated need has been identified, but provision of Aboriginal

President Clément Chartier Calls for government-to-government multilateral level engagement Ottawa, ON – (October 7, 2013) Today the Assembly of First Nations hosted a reception at the Museum of Civilization to which President Chartier was invited to speak on the importance of the 250th anniversary of the Proclamation, which was issued on October 7, 1763, by

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is committed to engaging and assisting youth to be all that they can be. Earlier this year, the MNO held two Labour Market Think Tanks for Métis youth. The goal of these sessions was to provide participants with an opportunity to come together and explore labour market information regarding

Seeking Métis youth interested in attending provincial Riel Day ceremonies, Powley anniversary events and a one day engagement session (Nov. 15-16, Toronto, ON) The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has limited funding to support Métis youth participation at the 2013 Riel Day and Powley Anniversary events in Toronto, Ontario on November 15 and to participate