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    On November 16, 1885, Louis Riel was executed by the Canadian government, and each year, for the last 19 years, November 16, has marked a significant occasion of observance across the Métis Nation, with Louis Riel Day ceremonies held throughout Canada. This date gives us the opportunity to commemorate the significant role and

Premier McGuinty at his most recent meeting with MNO officials in June 2012. (l-r) Aboriginal Affairs Minister Kathleen Wynne, MNO President Gary Lipinski, MNO Chair France Picotte and Premier McGuinty (Ottawa, ON) Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski reacted today to the announcement late yesterday that the Right Honourable Dalton McGuinty is stepping

Tom Thompson Jr. On September 28, 2012, the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) announced the resignation of JoAnne Wass as Region 6 Councillor on the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). The PCMNO indicated its intention to follow Section 10 of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Bylaws,

Ottawa Regional and High Land Waters Métis Councils Co-hosting Ottawa will be the site of the 20th MNO Annual General Assembly Ottawa, ON (October 15) – On October 13, the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) accepted to a proposal from the MNO Ottawa Regional and High Land Waters Métis Councils that

Métis Community Festivals Celebrate Métis Culture & Heritage A scene from one Métis Community Festival “Community and family are the centre of the Métis Nation,” explained Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President, Gary Lipinski, during one of the nine Métis Community Festivals organized by the MNO this summer and fall. President Lipinski who attended several

MNO President Gary Lipinski speaks at the Indigenous Education Summit. On October 4, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski spoke on behalf of Métis National Council (MNC) President Clément Chartier at the Indigenous Education Summit being held October 4-5 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The conference attracted hundreds of delegates from across Canada including the

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services is pleased to announce the second of three Request for Proposals issued through the First Nation, Inuit, Métis Urban and Rural 2012/15 Housing Program. The deadline for submissions to the 2013/14 RFP is 2:00p.m. EST, January 31, 2013. First Nation, Inuit, Métis Urban and Rural 2012/15 Housing Program Rental Housing Development

MNO President Gary Lipinski and Niagara College President Dr. Dan Patterson sign MOUOn September 30 in Welland the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and Niagara College signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU is intended to strengthen and formalize the long-standing positive working relationship between MNO and Niagara College. This document establishes several

September 29, 2012 – Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) President Gary Lipinski offered congratulations to the Manitoba Métis Federation (“MMF”) and the Manitoba Government on the signing of a historic harvesting rights agreement over the weekend. “As the home of the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark Powley decision on Métis harvesting rights, the MNO is

This notice, sent on behalf of PCMNO Chair France Picotte, is to inform Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens residing in Region Six that the position of Region Six Councillor on the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) has become vacant due to the unexpected resignation of Councillor JoAnne Wass who has