Métis Awarded Federal Funding to Participate in Bruce Power New Build Hearing Process
June 16, 2009, Kincardine, ON – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has received funding from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency to facilitate Métis engagement in the ongoing Joint Review Panel assessment of an application from Bruce Power to begin site preparation for future construction of a nuclear reactor generating station in Kincardine, Ontario. “The
Hydro One Employment Fairs Held
June 10, 2009 – More than 30 people from the Georgian Bay Consultation Protocol Region took part in the first of two Hydro One Procurement and Employment Fairs in Midland on May 19. A second session in Owen Sound on May 22 attracted about half that many people. Everyone who attended was eager to find
MNO Expresses Condolences on Passing of Sam George
June 3, 2009 – OTTAWA, ON – Gary Lipinski, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario today expressed his condolences and those of all Métis citizens in Ontario to the family of Sam George who passed away yesterday. A citizen of the Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, Maynard “Sam” George was the brother of
MNO supports Government efforts to stop cycle of Poverty
May 8, 2009 – Toronto, ON –- Gary Lipinski, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) extended his congratulations and support to the Province of Ontario on the passage of the Poverty Reduction Act 2009 this week. “This important legislation brings the province one step closer to becoming a province in which all residents
MNO signs sixth Regional Consultation Protocol
May 5, 2009 – Historic Sault Ste. Marie, ON –The signing of the sixth Regional Consultation Protocol between the Métis Nation of Ontario and the Historic Sault Ste. Marie and North Channel Métis Councils will help to ensure Métis in the region have an opportunity to be consulted by industry and government about proposed development
Métis Sign Historic Agreement on Consultation
April 21, 2009 -Midland, ON – Gary Lipinski, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) joined Métis leaders in Midland on Monday to sign a historic Regional Consultation Protocol (Protocol) that covers the Métis traditional territory of Georgian Bay. This territory roughly includes Bruce, Grey and Simcoe counties with over 3,000 Métis citizens living
Métis Rights Symposium
Métis Nation of Ontario and Law Society of Upper Canada Explore Métis Rights Friday, March 27th, 2009 TORONTO, ON — Gary Lipinski, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario joined Susan Hare of the Law Society of Upper Canada in welcoming nearly 200 guests to a “Métis Rights in an Era of Consultation and Accommodation;