Métis recognized in Canada’s new ePassport
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.
Métis pride in the City of Roses
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
Appointment of new Veterans’ Senator
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
Oshawa Métis Heritage Celebration
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
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