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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

Submitted by: Joseph Paquette, President of the MNO Veterans’ Council Nicola and Tera (left) posing with Veteran Joseph Paquette on their wedding day. Congratulations to Tera Beaulieu and her new husband Nicola. The two recently tied the knot in the presence of family and friends. The daughter of Magdalena and Jerome Beaulieu, Tera and her

On May 14, Ottawa area Métis were invited to see a show which celebrates Métis art and culture. The French show entitled, L’écho d’un peuple fier et Metissé, was held at De La Salle High School. While attendees were taking their seats, the school auditorium filled with students who were clapping along with Métis fiddle

Submitted by: Larry J. Ferris, MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Chair MNO Georgian Bay Council Harvesters placing one of seven new fish habitats in the Georgian Bay. For the past three years the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Métis Council Harvesters have been hard at work with a project that will help the

Tree planting in the Georgian Bay Submitted by: Larry Ferris, MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Chairperson MNO Georgian Bay Council members with other volunteers who took part in the tree planting. On May 9, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Métis Council illustrated the Métis connection and commitment to the land. MNO citizens

From an article by: Duane Hicks in the Fort Frances Times on-line: http://www.fftimes.com/node/259472 Merv Ahrens and Wayne Barron displaying their York boats banner at the Fort Frances Museum. A Fort Frances artist and historian have teamed up to create a new banner for the Métis exhibit currently on display at the Fort Frances Museum. Over

We need your stories! As many of you know, the Veterans Book Project was launched in early spring 2013 by the Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans’ Council (MNOVC). This is a very exciting project indeed, and an opportunity to showcase MNO Veterans. Here is an opportunity to contribute your Veteran story and be included in