Lighting Career Paths for Aboriginal People in the Electricity Sector
The MNO and Georgian College introduce the Employment in Energy Project. A 30-week program including an academic and workplace training component offered at Georgian’s Barrie campus. May 13, 2010 — The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) in partnership with Georgian College’s School of Engineering is proud to introduce the Technology Foundations for Employment in Energy
Sault College in Partnership With the Métis Nation of Ontario
A Memorandum of Understanding signed today by Gary Lipinski, President of the MNO and Dr. Ron Common, President of Sault College will help address the unique labour needs of Métis people in Ontario. It’s Official: Sault College in Partnership With the Métis Nation of Ontario Gary Lipinski, President of the MNO at Sault College to
Métis Honoured in Historical Day at Queen’s Park
A groundbreaking day for Métis in Ontario. For the first time ever, a Minister of the Ontario government rose in the House to greet the Legislative Assembly in the Michif language. l to r: MNO Secretary-Treasurer Tim Pile, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Chris Bentley, MNO President Gary Lipinski and MNO Vice-Chair Sharon McBrideToronto, ON –
The Year of the Métis
The Year of the Métis by Gary Lipinski On April 19th, 2010, I was able to participate in what was one of the proudest days I have had since my involvement with MNO first began back in 1994. In the past sixteen years of living history many of us have witnessed first hand a steady
Dr. Brenda Macdougall Inaugurated as Chair of Métis Studies at UOttawa
OTTAWA – March 25, 2010 — It’s official. Dr. Brenda Macdougall has been inaugurated as Chair of Métis Studies at the University of Ottawa. At a reception Thursday afternoon, hosted by UOttawa’s Institute of Canadian Studies, Dr. Macdougall shared her plans to attract students to Ontario Métis research. In addition to teaching both undergraduate and
MNO Sees Good news For Métis in Ontario Budget
OTTAWA – March 25, 2010 — Gary Lipinski of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) says the commitment by the Government of Ontario to invest in resource development, job creation and education is good news for Métis in Ontario. Word of that commitment was included in the 2010 Ontario Budget brought down Thursday afternoon in
Métis Nation of Ontario & Ontario’s Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs Host Collaborative Workshop
TORONTO, ON –– There is more evidence that the relationship between the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and the province, which began with the 2008 MNO-Ontario Framework Agreement continues to develop in a way that benefits all Métis in Ontario following a two-day collaborative workshop on consultation and accommodation. The workshop was co-hosted by the
New Minister Committed to Growing Existing Relationship with MNO
March 18, 2010 — One of the most rewarding relationships the Métis Nation Ontario (MNO) enjoys is with the Ontario Ministry of Education. On Monday, March 15, 2010 the recently appointed Minister of Education Leona Dombrowsky dropped by the MNO head office in Ottawa to express her desire to continue to build on the positive
2010 Paralympic Games torch Run Begins in Ottawa
March 5, 2010 — It has been nearly a week since the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games ended. Two weeks from now on March 12th, the Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympic Games are set to get underway in Vancouver. Like the Games that just ended, the Paralympics officially open when the torch is lit. And like the
Online survey – Child and Family Services
February 17, 2010 — We need your assistance to ensure the Métis voice is heard in regards to the following section of the Child and Family Services Act. The Ministry of Child and Youth has funded the Metis Nation of Ontario to do community consultations in respect to the Child and Family Services Act review