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Points to value of MNO-Ontario Framework Agreement The 2013 Ontario budget introduced yesterday demonstrates that the Ontario government is continuing its commitment to work together with Aboriginal people, including Métis, to insure meaningful participation in decision-making and partnerships that will improve social and economic opportunities. “We see the budget as an on-going example of how

Submitted by: Greg Garratt, MNO Veterans Council Sergeant-at-Arms (Left to right) MNO Moon River Métis Council President Lisa McCron, MNO President Gary Lipinski, Emily Arnold and MNO Veterans Council Sergeant-at-Arms Greg Garratt. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Veterans Council presents Louis Riel certificates to MNO citizens who provide the Council with documentation verifying their

Métis Veteran Edward Dorion presented with a Canada Aboriginal Veterans Pin by Edith Kennedy. The Royal Canadian Legion honoured Métis Veteran Edward Dorion by presenting him with a commemorative Aboriginal Veterans Pin on April 18. The commemorative pin recognizes Canada’s Aboriginal Veterans and their significant contributions. The pin acknowledges the efforts and sacrifices of Veterans

Information from: Marlene Deschamps of the West End Weekly and Duane Hicks of the Fort Frances Time. With contributions from Wanda Botsford of the MNO Sunset County Métis Council. The original articles can be viewed at: http://www.westendweekly.ca/pdf%20wew%20editions/april_24_2013.pdf and http://www.fftimes.com/node/258980 MNO President Lipinski with Métis rights lawyer Jason Madden and Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis at

Urges Energy Board to uphold Ontario policies on Métis inclusion THUNDER BAY (May 2, 2013) — Today, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski testified before the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) in the ongoing designation process to select a transmitter to develop the East West Tie (EWT) Transmission Project in northern Ontario. President Lipinski

Submitted by: Donald Crawford, Councillor for the MNO Grand River Métis Council Region 9 Consultation Committee at the Canadian Solar Inc. plant in Guelph, Ontario. (Left to right)MNO Niagara Region Council President Derrick Pont, Giselle Legiehn, Bridget Brown, Leon Fleury, MNO Grand River Council President Cora Bunn, George Fleury, Graham Paradis, MNO Hamilton-Wentworth Council President

Submitted by: MNO Vice-Chair Sharon McBride Alexander Boucher (middle) receiving his centennial certificate with MNO President Lipinski (left) and MNO Moon River Council President Lisa McCron (right). Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Alexander Boucher turned 100 years old in January this year. This landmark was celebrated at the recent MNO Moon River Métis Council

MNO Credit River Council hosts annual meeting By: Richard Cuddy, President of the MNO Credit River Métis Council MNO Credit River Métis Council members. (left to right) Back row: Murray Berger, Karen Derocher, David Neville, Jean-Marc Maheu, Senator Ray Bergie and Jim Tolles. Front row: Bill Morrison, President Richard Cuddy, Darlene Lent and Joyce Tolles.

By: Richard Cuddy, President of the MNO Credit River Métis Council MNOCredit River Métis Council President Richard Cuddy speaking at the Region of Peel Diversity and Inclusion Charter launch. On April 18, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Credit River Métis Council President Richard Cuddy and Senator Ray Bergie attended the launch of the Region

Three MNO Councils participate in the art of loom beading Submitted by: Cora Bunn, President of the MNO Grand River Métis Council On April 27, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Grand River Métis Council held a loom beading workshop in Guelph. Council Secretary/Treasurer Barbra Lair taught over 20 participants how to bead on a