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Includes information featured in The Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal Click here to view the original article: http://www.chroniclejournal.com/content/news/local/2012/04/18/forgotten-people MNO President Gary Lipinski with Dr. Rui Wang, Vice-President of Research, Economic Development and Innovation with Lakehead University Métis Rights at Lakehead Video | Part 1 Métis Rights at Lakehead Video | Part 2 As part of its ongoing

MNO President Gary Lipinski (right) with the honourable Michael Gravelle, the Minister of Natural Resource, following their meeting on April 18, 2012 On April 18, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski met with the Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister of Natural Resources. While President Lipinski and Minister Gravelle have met numerous times in the

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is pleased to announce the launch of the new First Nation, Inuit, Metis Urban and Rural (FIMUR) 2012-15 Housing Program as part of the Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario program. The FIMUR Assisted Homeownership Program is designed to help move renters and affordable housing tenants into market housing. Across

The finalists of the MNO Generation Innovation Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge: (left to right) Kyle Burton, Nicholas Delbaere-Sawchuk, Robert Bates and David Bates. In November 2011, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation and its sponsors launched a new and exciting program for Métis youth in Ontario!

The Honourable Glen Murray, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities with MNO President Gary Lipinski on April 18, 2012Métis Nation of Ontario President Gary Lipinski met today with the Honourable Glen Murray, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. While this was the first meeting with Minister Murray, as the former Mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba, he

by Dr. Brian Tucker, Manager of Métis Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Participants in the Knowledge Holders Forum: Back row (l-r): Senator Bob McKay, William “Torch” Gordon, Brian G. Tucker, Senator John George, Leon Fleury, David Bell, Ron O’Connor, and Joe Paquette. Middle row (l-r): Kate Stewart-McNeil (MNO staff), Dorothy Huitikka, Rene Vanasse, Sandra Triskle,

by Dr. Brian Tucker, MNO Manager of Métis Traditional Knowledge and Land UseKnowledge Holders meet in Kenora to discuss Métis Way of Life In March, local Métis knowledge holders gathered in small groups in Fort Frances and Kenora to share stories and knowledge pertaining to the Métis “way of life”. The Sunset Country Métis Council

By Lisa Scott, MNO Community Healing and Wellness Coordinator Drumming Circle during Health and Wellness Day in Hamilton It was a cold and rainy day in downtown Hamilton, but nearly 200 people came out to the 7th Annual Health & Wellness Day on March the 8th. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and the Southern

by Dr. Brian Tucker, MNO Manager of Métis Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Scenes from the MNO Advanced Traditional Knowledge Training Event On March 23rd and 24th, Métis youth from across Ontario participated in immersive “Advanced Traditional Knowledge Collection Training” near Thunder Bay. Hosted by the MNO Lands, Resources and Consultations Branch, the session was

(Front, left to right) Alvina Cimon, President of the Northwest Métis Nation of Ontario Council; Juliette Dennis, Women’s Representative, Sudbury Métis Council; Pat Taylor, Women’s Representative, Georgian Bay Métis Council.(Standing, left to right) Barbaranne Wright, Women’s Representative, Niagara Region Métis Council; Lisa Pigeau, MNO Health and Wellness Manager; Brenda Powley, Senator, Historic Sault Ste. Marie