The MNO Veterans’ Council raises its profile
Oshawa Métis Heritage Celebration Submitted by: MNO Veterans’ Council President Joseph Paquette MNO Veterans’ Council members: Chair Guy Mandeville, CD; and President Joseph Paquette. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Veterans’ Council is putting increased emphasis on communicating its message about the importance of veterans within the Métis Nation. In keeping with that emphasis, the
Congratulations bronze medalist Chasity!
Submitted by: Tammy Webb, MNO Manager of Labour Market Chasity King with her two bronze medals. Chasity King, the niece of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Manager of Labour Market Tammy Webb, made her way to the Canadian Tenpin Federation (CTF) National Bowling Tournament in Calgary this past May. King bowled in the event and
Increasing awareness about Métis within schools
MNO Grand River Métis Council teaches educators and students Submitted by: MNO Grand River Métis Council President Cora Bunn MNO Grand River Métis Council Chair Jennifer Parkinson and Council President Cora Bunn training teachers on Métis culture and heritage. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Grand River Métis Council was recently invited to train educators
Métis teen wins N’Swakamok Aboriginal Idol
Submitted by: Michelle Prévost-Fortin Martine Fortin with her N’Swakamok Aboriginal Idol first place trophy. Sixteen year old daughter of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Michelle Prévost-Fostin, Martine Fortin, is a musician from Sudbury, Ontario who performs in her high school band at L’École secondaire Macdonald Cartier. Outside of school, she writes her own lyrics,
A beautiful day to celebrate being Métis
Ray Girard singing and dancing next to fiddler Anthony Brascouper during the National Aboriginal Day celebration in Ottawa. On June 21, Métis from across the homeland celebrated National Aboriginal Day, a day to celebrate culture and heritage and to remember the contributions made by Aboriginal peoples to Canada. In Ottawa, the Métis Nation of Ontario
Métis Summer
Métis Summer Cultural Program training A personal account from Lucy Fowler, one of the MNO Métis Summer Cultural Interpreters. Group of Summer Youth Cultural Program Interpreters during training at Old Fort William. Designed to strengthen and share Métis culture and history, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Summer Youth Cultural Program (SYCP) is a
National Aboriginal Day message from President Lipinski
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Congratulations Alison!
Submitted by: Liliane Ethier, MNO Temiskaming Métis Council President Alison Savoie with her mother and sister (left to right) Terrie Busch-Savoie and Mackenzie Savoie. Congratulations to Alison Savoie, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Temiskaming Métis Council Youth Representative, for being the recipient of the Thomas Black Excellence Award. The Thomas Black Award is presented to
MNO acknowledges Métis Veteran at Toronto-York Region Council AGM
Submitted by: MNO Veteran, Senator Dr. Alis Kennedy C.D., O.M.C. (Left to right) MNO Veteran Harvey Horlock, C.D.; MNO President Gary Lipinski; and MNO Veteran, Senator Dr. Alis Kennedy, CD, OMC, at the MNO Toronto and York Region Métis Council AGM. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Toronto and York Region Métis Council hosted their Annual
Request for Proposal
Ontario Aboriginal Responsible Gambling Program For a Program Evaluation Framework for the Ontario Aboriginal Responsible Gambling Program, including, but not limited to, the preparation of a final report which contains recommendations on a culturally appropriate approach to program evaluation, program performance measures, and evaluation tools and templates to measure program impact and effectiveness. RFP Reference