MNO Kenora Métis Council Members Participate in Governance and Finance Training
Participants in the Governance and Finance Training in Kenora: Front Row (L-R): Jamie Triskle, Nina Henley (in white) Sandra Triskle, Cyndy Laliberte, Joel Henley.Back Row( L-R): Kathleen Tardi, Chis Deslauriers, Colette Surovy, Martin Camire The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) benefits immensely from the dedicated volunteers who are members of our chartered community councils. These
MNO Responsible Gambling Mock Casino in Timmins a great success!
Participants at MNO Responsible Gambling Event in Timmins Despite inclement weather, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) held a Responsible Gambling event on Saturday November 24, 2012. This event was organized in partnership with Shawn Roy from the YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program. The participants were invited to have a healthy lunch and listen to
Métis Representatives to Aboriginal Education Advisory Council Meet in Hamilton
One of the discussions during the meeting of Métis representatives to the Aboriginal Education Advisory Council (left to right) Wanda Botsward, MNO Chair France Picotte, MNO Vice-chair Sharon McBride, PCMNO Senator Verna Porter, Vic Brunelle, Senator Cecile Wager Across Ontario, a number of citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) serve as Métis representatives
Come and Walk in our Moccasins
Thinking about medicine as a career? Want to meet and talk with our current medical students? Join us for our next session of “Come and Walk in our Moccasins”: Since 2010, “Come and Walk in our Moccasins” is a Mini Medical School session for interested Aboriginal youth, post-secondary and mature students to experience “a day
MNO Captain of the Hunt Recieves Award
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
Remembering the Past: Window to the Future
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
Three MNO Citizens Awarded Queen’s Jubilee Medals
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
Louis Riel Celebration and Gathering Hosted by MNO Credit River Métis Council
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,
We Were Children
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
The State of Métis Law, Research and Self-Government in Canada
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