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MNO Captain of the Hunt Ken Simard with the Bob Secord Award of Excellence On October 16, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Region 2 Captain of the Hunt Ken Simard was recognized for 15 years of volunteer service to the Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA). According to the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal: “In the world

Stained Glass Windows designed by Métis Artist Unveiled on Parliament Hill (Left) The Stained Glass window commemorating Residential School Survivors unveiled in Parliament. (Right) Métis artist Christi Belcourt, who designed the window, speaking at the ceremonyMNO Executive Senator Reta Gordon speaking at the Dedication CeremonyThe picture above indicates the location of the Residential Schools Stained

Doris Evans (fifth from the left) with other members of the MNO North Bay Métis Council during the Louis Riel Day flag raising ceremonyMember of Parliament Malcolm Allen presents Stephen Quesnelle (left) with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee MedalDerrick Pont (left) receives Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Three members of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) chartered Community

By Richard Cuddy, President of the MNO Credit River Métis Council Métis musicians Kim and Rajan Anderson performing during the Credit River Louis Riel Day Celebration Click here to read article on Community Louis Riel Day events > Click here to read article onLouis Riel Day Ceremony in Toronto > On the afternoon of Sunday,

The National Film Board of Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada are pleased to present the Ottawa premiere of the film We Were Children A co-production of Eagle Vision, Entertainment One and the National Film Board of Canada As young children, Lyna Hart and Glen Anaquod

Some of the speakers during Louis Riel Day Ceremony in Toronto (l-r) Jean Teillet, MNO President Gary Lipinski, Honourable Chris Bentley, Honourable Dave Levac Click here to read article on Law Society event > Click here to read article on Community Louis Riel Day events > No. 10 Royal Canadian Legion members leading Riel Day

Métis lawyer and descendent of Louis Riel Jean Teiliet speaking at Law Society event Shortly after the provincial Louis Riel Day Ceremony at Queen’s Park, the MNO partnered with the Law Society of Upper Canada to host a seminar on the state of Métis Law, Research and Self-Government in Canada. The seminar is held annually

Chartered MNO community councils also organized Louis Riel events in their communities. In Sudbury, Louis Riel Day events drew around 120 people from all ages and backgrounds. Students from the French and English school boards both participated as did pre-school age children and adults. The Métis flag was raised and workshops were held on Métis

By Senator Alis Kennedy, CD, OMC Premier Dalton McGuinty (centre) with MNO Veterans Harvey Horlock and Senator Alis Kennedy following Remembrance Day Ceremonies at Queen’s Park on November 11.This year Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Veterans Harvey Horlock and Senator Alis Kennedy were invited by the Office of the Premier to attend provincial Remembrance Day

MNO Citizens at the Sudbury Remembrance Day Ceremony. (Left to right) Steve Callaghan, Gail Charbonneau and Senator Kempton GravelleEvery year on November 11, Métis from across the homeland participate in Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Being part of these ceremonies is very important to Métis because we have contributed to the defense of Canada as far back