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The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has limited funds to support Métis youth participation at the 2013 Annual General Assembly (AGA). Applications must be sent to Guylaine Morin-Cleroux at guylainem@metisnation.org by July 31, 2013. Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis with a consideration for the location of applicants and gender

MNO Senator Lois McCallum opens the MNO Workshop “Understanding and Enhancing Métis Public Health Using Participatory Action Research” with a moving recitation of MNO’s Statement of Prime Purpose. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was ‘front and centre’ at the 2013 Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) Annual Conference held in Ottawa on June 9-12, presenting

Submitted by: Richard Cuddy, President of MNO Credit River Métis Council MNO citizens canoeing along the shore of the Credit River as part of the Mississauga Waterfront Festival. On June 15 – 16, 2013, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) canoes participated in the Mississauga Waterfront Festival. The festival is recognized as Mississauga’s Signature Family and

University of Guelph WindENG competition Submitted by: Liliane Ethier, MNO Temiskaming Métis CouncilInformation from: Temiskaming Métis News Nikiann Brideau and classmates with their winning wind blade design. Métis Grade 11 student Nikiann Brideau, granddaughter of the Métis Nation of Ontario Temiskaming Métis Council President Liliane Dupuis Ethier, recently competed in the University of Guelph’s WindENG

NOTICE TO CITIZENS To: MNO Citizens From: France Picotte, MNO Chair Date: June 3, 2013 Subject: Resolutions for the 2013 MNO AGA The 2010 MNO Annual General Assembly (“AGA”) passed a unanimous resolution (AGA-RES10-02) that all future resolutions brought to MNO AGAs that propose to change the MNO’s governance structures, policies or bylaws must be

Ten years after landmark Powley decision Alberta Métis still “hunt for justice” Edmonton, AB (July 4, 2013) – Today, the Alberta Court of Appeal refused to overturn the conviction of Métis harvester Garry Hirsekorn for hunting in the Cypress Hills in 2007. The case R. v. Hirsekorn is a harvesting rights “test case” for Alberta

Page five of Canada`s new ePassport features the Métis infinity symbol. The design of Canada’s new ePassport, which was officially launched on July 1, 2013, features the Métis infinity symbol. This is important recognition of Métis as one of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples and is another indication of the growing status of the Métis in Canada.

Submitted by: Donna Grayer, MNO Windsor-Essex Métis Council Women’s Representative MNO Windsor-Essex Métis Council members Jon Rochon, Wilfred Rochon and Donna Grayer at Windsor City Hall. On Friday, June 21 in Windsor, the City of Roses, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Windsor-Essex Métis Council raised the Métis National flag for the first time in

Submitted by: Joseph Paquette, President of the MNO Veterans’ Council Swearing in Ceremony of new Veterans’ Senator. (Left to right) MNO Veterans’ Council Chair Guy Mandeville, CD; Senator Dr. Alis Kennedy, CD, OMC; President Joseph Paquette; and Treasurer Chris Plummer, CD. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Veterans’ Council Executive has appointed Dr. Alis Kennedy

Submitted by: Glen Lipinski, MNO Consultation and Community Relations Coordinator MNO Chair France Picotte speaking at the Oshawa Métis Heritage Celebration. The weekend of June 22-23 marked another successful Métis Heritage Celebration in Oshawa. The 7th annual Métis Heritage Celebration hosted by the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council was