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BSTAIP Interns (left to right): Robin Armstrong, Tyler Boily, Tara Gusola, Casey Boban, Gail Lawlor, Adrian Karasiewicz During the week of January 16th – 20th, 2012, the second group of trainees in the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), Housing Branch, Building Systems Technical Advisor Internship Program (BSTAIP) were introduced to the concept of the “House

Statistics Canada is looking for individuals for short term work from February 12 to June 12, 2012, to conduct an Aboriginal Peoples survey. Rate of pay is $14.72 an hour. To apply, individuals must be: 18 yrs of age or older; eligible to work in Canada; knowledgeable about their community; available for days, evenings and

The Frontiers Foundation is an aboriginal non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of economically and socially disadvantaged communities. Through the Operation Beaver Program it focuses on providing affordable housing and improvements in education. With the support of government and charitable donations, both from the private sector and individuals, it operates within Canadian borders, and overseas.

The Conference Board of Canada is working with the Métis National Council (MNC) and the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) to explore the extent to which Aboriginal people can help (and are helping) to meet current and future labour market demands. It invites you to complete this online survey and tell us about the major challenges

Participants in the Kitchener Moccasin Camp (Picture courtesy of Pauline Saulnier) The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) held the fourth very successful Moccasin Camp, this time in Kitchener on January 14, 2012. Moccasin camps build a community of learners within the Métis Nation. Métis presenters are in high demand from schools, governments and among the

Toronto, January 24, 2012 – The Ontario Arts Council Aboriginal Arts Award was launched today. The $7,500 award will celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal artists and arts leaders in Ontario. Beginning this year, the award will be presented annually to an Aboriginal artist or Aboriginal arts leader in Ontario, to honour his or her significant

“Métis Hunt for Justice Continues” Calgary, AB (January 23, 2011) – In a decision released today, Madame Justice Constance Hunt, of the Alberta Court of Appeal granted leave to appeal in R. v. Hirsekorn – the Métis Nation of Alberta’s (“MNA”) Métis harvesting rights litigation. The R. v. Hirsekorn case was initiated as a test

By Shawna Snache, MNO Employment in Energy-South Project Coordinator and Kirk Fournier, MNO Employment in Energy-North Project Coordinator MNO Employment in Energy participant Aaron Sallows at work on the tower lines. In our educational and career pursuits, success is at times difficult to define. Building on previous success the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Employment

Sault Ste. Marie Ready-to-Work graduates: Back row, left to right: Jenilee Neveau, Marshal Agawa, Ashley Tanner, Loretta Nolan, Sheila Pitawanakwat and Lisa Bonin. Front row, l to r: Becky Rogers (MNO Job Developer), Scott Wilkins, Marie Murphy-Foran (MNO Facilitator), Cyndi Boston Cloutier (MNO Project Coord.), Kyle Russell, Sarah Shawanda and Dominic Migwans-Desjardine. Midland Ready-to-Work graduates:

Adapted from an article by Duane Hicks published in Fort Frances Online that can be viewed at: http://fftimes.com/node/248661 Val Pelepetz, MNO Sunset Country Community Council Treasurer, and MNO Sunset Country Senator John George, jigging at the Sun Set Country Métis Hall in Fort Francis. Jigging is an important part of Métis heritage and culture, but