MNO Releases Findings of Major Chronic Disease Study
Métis Nation of Ontario calls for immediate attention to higher rates of chronic disease in Métis population OTTAWA, March 20, 2012 – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has released the findings of a landmark research initiative studying chronic diseases amongst its citizens. This research addresses a significant gap in information about chronic disease in
MNO Women’s Leadership Training
Participants in the recent MNO Women’s Leadership Training Workshop: (back from left to right) Karen Derocher; Carol Nath; Barbaranne Wright; Patricia Taylor; Bonnie Beaulieu; Jo-Anne Hamelin; and, Sharon McBride, MNO Vice-chair and Spokesperson for the Women’s Secretariat of Métis Nation of Ontario (WSMNO); (front left to right) Joanne Meyer; Jo-Anne Diamond; Nora Burns; Juliette Denis;
Michif Speakers Gather in Timmins
By MNO Chair France Picotte, and MNO Education & Training Manager Dr. Chris Paci Participants in the Michif Committee meeting on February 27. Back Row (l-r) Joe Paquette, MNO Regional Councillor Pauline Saulnier, MNO Timmins Métis Council President Natalie Durocher, MNO Regional Councillor Maurice Sarrazin, Lynn Picotte, Chris Paci, Senator Eugene Contant, Richard Sarrazin, Guylaine
Big-hearted community keeps the Métis Hall going
Based on an article By Heather Latter for Fort Frances Times Online, original article can be viewed at: http://fftimes.com/node/249369 Actor Darryl Allan offers some comic relief during the ‘Heart of the Arts’ benefit concert. The “Heart of the Arts” benefit concert, auction, art exhibit, and market held February 16th at Fort Frances High School was
MNO citizen Dr. Janet Smylie to receive 2012 National Aboriginal Achievement Award
Dr. Janet Smylie, left, presented findings of the Indigenous Children’s Health Report: Health Assessment in Action at the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) March 30, 2009. Dr. Smylie is pictured here with NAHO CEO Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay. (National Aboriginal Health Organization photograph) Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen, Dr. Janet Smylie will receive a
Students Publish Books About Métis Culture
By Dr. Chris Paci, MNO Manager of Education One of several books inspired by a presentation by Scott Carpenter to students from the North Superior Catholic District School Board Schools sure have changed a lot since the days when being Métis was something to hide from public view. Nowadays, schools are showing a great deal
2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
The Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) is a national survey of Aboriginal peoples (Métis, First Nations peoples living off-reserve and Inuit) living in urban, rural and northern locations throughout Canada. The survey provides valuable data on the social and economic conditions of Aboriginal children and youth (6-14 years) and Aboriginal people (15 years and over). The
Beading Workshop at Brock University a Success
By Andrea DesRoches Brock University student Lynh Doan creates a beautiful piece of flower beadwork on her first try. On Thursday, January 26, a number of Brock University students took part in a traditional Métis beading workshop, held on campus in St Catharines, Ontario. The workshop was sponsored by the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO)
Métis Awareness Day at Durham College
Based on an article by Brea Bartholet Métis Fiddler Alicia Blore (Photo by Brea Bartholet) Durham College recently opened an Aboriginal Student Centre on its Oshawa Campus. The Centre celebrated its first Métis Awareness Day on January 26th, and invited all students and staff to participate and learn more about the Métis culture. Cecile Wagar,
MNO Provides Input on New Courses for Ontario Schools
MNO representatives meeting with members of the Ontario College of Teachers in TorontoOn January 11th and 12th the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) met with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) in Toronto. The OCT is in the process of creating some new Additional Qualification (AQ) courses that will become available in the fall of