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A limited amount of funding has been secured to bring together Métis youth to discuss existing barriers to participation in the economy and to work towards the development of a Métis youth employment and engagement strategy. This is call for youth to submit a letter of interest to attend the “Aspire to our highest potential”

Hosted by the Niagara Region Wind Corporation By James Wagar, MNO Consultations Assessment Supervisor The Region Nine Consultation Committee with their tour guides from NRWC and ENERCON at a Wind Farm located in Erieau, Ontario Over the past two years, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Region Nine Consultation Committee has been meeting with the

MNO President Lipinski (left) with the Honourable David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs in 2010. Minister Zimmer was presenting President Lipinski with a certificate recognizing the second anniversary of the MNO-Ontario Framework Agreement. (Ottawa) On February 11, 2013, the new government of Premier Kathleen Wynne was sworn in at a ceremony in Queen’s Park. Métis

Alberta Court of Appeal Will Hear Precedent-Setting Métis Harvesting Rights Case on Thursday Calgary, AB (February 6, 2013) – On Thursday, a three-member panel of the Alberta Court of Appeal will hear the first Métis harvesting rights case to be considered by an appellate court since the landmark Powley case over a decade ago. The

Higher judicial authority needed before major change, minister says Originally posted by CBC News at: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2013/02/06/pol-metis-ruling-appeal.html Click here to view Plainspeak document explaining the case by Métis Lawyers Jean Teillet and Jason Madden. The federal government will appeal a landmark Federal Court ruling that would vastly expand the ranks of people considered Indians under the

By Larry Ferris, Councillor for MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Janice Ferris representing the North Simcoe Anglers and Hunters Conservation Club Inc. presents MNO Georgian Bay Youth Council member Danielle Secord and MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council Councillor Larry Ferris with a cheque for $2400 to support Métis youth activities. The Métis Nation of Ontario

Ahnii, In keeping with the ongoing commitment of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) to engage partners in Aboriginal Communities, CSC is inviting you to three (3) upcoming Aboriginal Recruitment and Awareness Forums. These forums will be held in three (3) different locations – City of Toronto, City of Ottawa and City of Sudbury. Each

Based on an article published in the West End Weekly by Marlene Deschamps. Click here to view original story. Debbie Hebert, right, celebrated winning a hand of blackjack as Yvonne Langlais, Rustyn Dolyny, and dealer Charmaine Langlais shared a laugh during a MNO Responsible Gambling Mock Casino during a Métis celebration held at the MNO

MNO Anticipates Continuing Results-based Progress with Ontario Government Premier-designate Wynne (left) with MNO President Lipinski (centre) and MNO Chair Picotte (right) at a meeting in 2012 (Ottawa – January 26, 2013) Today the Ontario Liberal Party selected Kathleen Wynne as its new Leader. “On behalf of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO),” stated MNO President

Demonstrates the Value of Constructive Engagement Insuring Métis youth can be all they can be is a priority of the MNO On January 18, 2013, Laurel Broten, Ontario Minister of Children and Youth Services announced the Government of Ontario’s intention to work with Aboriginal partners to develop a multi-year Children and Youth Strategy. Métis Nation