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Métis Voyageur canoes once more navigate the Ottawa River   MNO President Lipinski, PCMNO representatives and delegates arriving for MNO’s 20th Annual General Assembly opening ceremony at the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. Métis from across Ontario gathered in Ottawa today for the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) 20th Annual General Assembly (AGA). MNO President

MNO President Gary Lipinski with Hon. Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Energy during today’s announcement. (Ottawa – August 22, 2013) The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), together with its investment partners, announced today that it is set to become a long-term owner of commercial-scale solar projects, earning income over a 20-year period while helping generate clean

M E M O R A N D U M To: PCMNO, MNO Community Councils, MNO Citizens From: France Picotte, MNO Chair Date: July 15, 2013 Subject: 2013 Special Business Resolutions Pursuant to MNO Policy 2011-002, click here to view the only 2013 MNO AGA Special Business resolution that was received at the MNO Head

MNO Summer Youth Cultural Program MNO summer youth cultural program students performing Métis traditional dances in Wasaga. From August 16- 18, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Summer Youth Cultural Program (SYCP) students connected with their roots and got back to the basics at the Wasaga Under Siege re-enactment. Camped out for three days,

Participants of the Métis Awareness Day in Timmins. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) held its annual Métis Awareness Day on August 1, at Big Water Campground in Timmins. Approximately 85 people took part in the festivities which included Métis Voyageur Games, arts and crafts, and a game of nutrition bingo. Lunch was cooked over

Submitted by: The MNO Community Relations team, Hank Rowlinson, Glen Lipinski and Beth Honsberger MNO President Lipinski with Barry Sharpe, Mayor of the City of Welland at the 2013 Canoe Federation Junior and Under-23 Sprint World Championships opening ceremonies in Welland. On July 31, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and MNO Niagara Region Métis

Submitted by: Marsha Depotier, MNO Victim Services Coordinator Senator Lois McCallum beading at the MNO High Land Waters AGM. On July 20, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) High Land Waters Métis Council held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Royal Canadian Legion in Northbrook. The AGM featured the Voyageur Games including hatchet throwing,

Submitted by: Kaitrina Harrisson, Summer Student for the MNO Great Lakes Métis Council The cooks at the MNO Great Lakes Métis Council 4th Annual Fish Fry. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Great Lakes Métis Council held their 4th Annual Fish Fry on July 20, at Hibou Park. Many MNO citizens in the area attended;

Submitted by Kirk Fournier, MNO Employment Developer MNO Job Developer Kirk Fournier (centre) presents a Métis Education Kit to local Member of Parliament Karol Hughes (left) and Kapuskasing Mayor Al Spacek (right) during the Growing Together: Aboriginal Youth Forum. On July 25 and 26, 2013, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) participated in the first

Submitted by: Marsha Depotier, MNO Victim Services Coordinator Children participating in activities at the MNO Bancroft Family Fun Day. On July 10, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) held a family fun day in Bancroft. The all-day event took place at Riverside Park and featured Métis inspired children’s activities such as lacrosse water toss, apple