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MNO Windsor-Essex Council visits War of 1812 sites Submitted by: Donna Grayer, MNO Windsor-Essex Métis Council Women’s Representative MNO Windsor-Essex Chair Jon Rochon with daughter and others. On June 2, members of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Windsor-Essex Métis Council embarked on a heritage canoe excursion that focused on the War of 1812 in

Focus on Aboriginal Children and Youth Strategy (Left to right) The Hon. Teresa Piruzza, Minister of Children and Youth Services; Sheila McMahon, Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres; MNO President Gary Lipinski; Dr. Dawn Harvard, Ontario Native Women’s Association; and the Hon. David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs. On June 10, Métis Nation of Ontario

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is requesting submissions for designs for a MNO flag that will be used as the official provincial Métis flag of the MNO to go along with our national flag. A. Process: PCMNO sets requirements, parameters and guidelines for submissions. PCMNO appoints selection committee. Selection committee members will be required

Submitted by: Nina Henley, Secretary of the MNO Kenora Métis Council MNO citizens (left to right) Joel Henley, Cyndy Laliberte and Nina Henley with their Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. Congratulations to Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Kenora Métis Council members President Joel Henley, Chair Cyndy Laliberte and Secretary Nina Henley, for being the recipients of

Submitted by: PCMNO Region One Councillor Theresa Stenlund and MNO Kenora Métis Council Secretary Nina Henley Métis children who participated at the International Women’s Day celebration in Kenora, (Left to right) Hailey Fortier, Katelyne Stenlund, Hayden Stenlund and Lacy Kerr. On March 9, members of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Kenora Métis Council were

Performers of Blue Moon Girls (left to right) Justine D. Moritz, Christian Smith and Jessica Lea Fleming. Jessica Lea Fleming is a writer, actor, improviser, producer and a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen. Her most recent play Blue Moon Girls, which she not only wrote and produced but is also performing in, will be

NOTICE TO CITIZENS To: MNO Citizens From: France Picotte, MNO Chair Date: June 4, 2013 Subject: PCMNO changes to MNO bylaws MNO Policy #2011-002, which was adopted by the 2012 MNO AGA, states that “… the MNO Chair shall ensure that any amendments to the by-laws that have been made by the PCMNO since the

MNO President Lipinski with the Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities on May 30. On May 30, 2013, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski had a cordial and productive meeting with the Honourable Brad Duguid, the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities in the government of Premier Kathleen Wynne. Minister

The Canadian Council on Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and ESS, a member of Compass Group Canada, introduce the National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award and self-nominations are needed! This award recognizes an up-and-coming Aboriginal Entrepreneur under the age of 35. The winner will receive a $10,000 financial award and be recognized as CCAB’s 2014 Toronto Gala. Eligibility

Submitted by: Tera Lynn Copegog, MNO Community Wellness Coordinator MNO staff presenting volunteer driver Wayne Gilliard with certificate of appreciation and gift. (left to right) Shirley Dorion, Lorraine Mountney, Wayne Gilliard and Natalie Lloyd. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) volunteers dedicate countless hours to the betterment of the Métis Nation. MNO volunteers spend their time