Highlights of the 2013 MNO Annual General Assembly

The 2013 Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Annual General Assembly (AGA) was a whirlwind of excitement and activity from start to finish. From August 23 to 26, over 300 MNO citizens from across Ontario gathered in Ottawa for the 20th annual AGA hosted by the MNO Ottawa, High Land Waters and Peterborough & District Wapiti

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Supporting job creation with the MNO

Ontario Expanding Economic Opportunities in Aboriginal Communities Article from the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs MNO President Gary Lipinski presenting Minister Zimmer with Métis spoons after the announcement during the MNO 2013 Annual General Assembly. Ontario is helping the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) create jobs and explore new business opportunities. Through the New Relationship Fund,

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MNO passes economic self-sufficiency Law

Law will advance Métis self-government MNO President Gary Lipinski addressing MNO citizens during the 20th Annual General Assembly in Ottawa. (August 26, 2013 – Ottawa) At its 20th Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Ottawa this weekend, over 300 Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) leaders and citizens from across the province unanimously passed an economic development

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MNO kicks off 20th AGA in Ottawa

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

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MNO wins major green energy contracts

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

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Special Resolution for 2013 MNO AGA

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

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Wasaga Under Siege

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,

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Timmins AGM & Métis Awareness Day

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

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MNO canoes bear torch for Sprint World Championships

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

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