Supreme Court of Canada to Hear Metis Land Claim
WINNIPEG-The motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument and the application for leave of appeal for the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) land claims case was granted this morning in Ottawa by the Supreme Court of Canada. In a brief statement MMF President David Chartrand said “this case has gone on for decades and has
Union Gas Aboriginal Business Forum
UNION GAS TO HOST “MATCHMAKER” FORUM FOR ABORIGINAL BUSINESSES Unique event will introduce First Nation and Métis businesses to the company’s Tier 1 suppliers BURLINGTON – On February 2, 2011, Union Gas will host a procurement forum aimed at providing First Nations and Métis businesses with an opportunity to forge new relationships with the company’s
Senator George McGuire Passes
It is with great regret that I inform you that Senator George McGuire, one of the founding elders of the Métis Nation of Ontario, passed away early in the morning on January 26. Senator George was 85 years old. Senator George McGuire was a tireless worker for the Métis cause, who contributed immensely to the
Guy Lefebvre Passes
It is with great sadness that I report the loss of one of the great champions of Métis rights in the province of Ontario. Guy Lefebvre passed away January 20 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Guy served as Region Three PCMNO councillor from 1998 to 2008. He was deeply passionate about advancing Métis rights
Housing expert provides BSTAIP training
BSTAIP students listen as Energy Matters President Gail Lawlor describes the working of a HRV system.The week of December 6-10, 2010, was a big one for the students enrolled in the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Building Systems Technical Advisor Internship Program (BSTAIP). The BSTAIP students participated in a one week seminar led by Gail
Métis Leaders, Federal and Provincial Ministers map out strategy for Métis Economic Development
Front (l-r) Gary Lipinski, President of MNO; Denise White, with the Métis Settlements General Council; John Duncan, Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs & Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-status Indians; Clément Chartier, President of MNC; Shelly Glover, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of INAC; and Audrey Poitras, President of the Métis Nation of Alberta.
Progress Reports – Provincial and Federal
Progress Report marking second anniversary of MNO-Ontario Framework Agreement. English > français Progress Report on the relationship between Canada and the Métis Nation of Ontario Federal Progress Report Greeting from MNO President Gary Lipinksi Dear Fellow Citizens, As each New Year begins, most of us reflect on the past and anticipate the future and it
MNO Citizen Awarded Medal from Canadian Aboriginal War Veterans Association
Left to Right: Honourary Lt. Colonel J. Wright, Lt. Colonel P. Brunberg CD, Master Warrant Officer C.M. Plummer CD,Chief Warrant Officer D.J. Munroe CD.On Saturday December 11, 2010, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Master Warrant Officer Chris Plummer was presented with the Canadian Aboriginal War Veterans Millennium Medal during the Ontario Regiment (RCAC) Annual
Health Branch makes presentations at Timmins and Chapleau Councils’ AGMs
(Left) Health Branch staff at the Timmins Annual General Meeting: (l-r) Back row: Richard Aubin, Jennifer Frappier, Jessica Cameron, Nicole Charron, Natalie Durocher. Front row: Cheryl Macumber, Cyndee Desrochers, Santa (Côme Lefebvre) Louise Cloutier and Lynne Picotte front right. Missing from photo: Colette Risewick. Drumming during the Chapleau Feast: (l-r) Lise Bouchard (Wolf Pipe Woman),