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Submitted by: Richard Cuddy, President of the MNO Credit River Métis Council MNO citizens Ginny Gonneau and Alicia Blore facilitating a Métis jigging and fiddle music workshop. On May 30, 2013 the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) presented a Métis focused training session for approximately 120 students and 18 teachers from the Peel District School

Royal Canadian Mint newly released fine silver coin designed by Métis artist. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen and artist Nathalie Bertin designed the newly released fine silver hologram coin entitled A story of the Northern Lights: The Great Hare by the Royal Canadian Mint. The coin displays the Odawa legend of Nanahboozho sitting by

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