Métis Nation Builds Relationships in Mining
By Jamie Smith, tbnewswatch.com Members of the Métis Nation, government and business took a first step in Thunder Bay Friday toward building a positive relationship when it comes to development in this region, says the Métis Nation of Ontario’s president. Gary Lipinski said a mining symposium Friday at the Thunder Bay Métis Community Centre was
The Scope of Violence and Healing Plan
By Shannon Davis, Community Wellness Coordinator On February 11, 2011, the Métis Nation of Ontario Health and Wellness Branch in Renfrew held a workshop on the prevention of violence and on the healing process. Eleven people participated in the workshop. A medicine wheel was used to generate answers on how violence impacts individuals, families and
Family Fun Day in Sudbury
By Dale Xilon, Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator Scenes from the Family Fun Day held earlier this month by the MNO Health Branch in Sudbury On February 12, 2011, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Health and Wellness Branch in Sudbury hosted a Family Fun Day. The day included three mini-workshops and presentations on:
MNO Releases Groundbreaking Documentary for Educational Use
Ottawa, ON (February 17, 2011) – Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) released a documentary film that was produced as part of a first-of-its-kind traditional knowledge study on Métis plant and vegetation use in southern Ontario. The documentary, entitled, “Southern Ontario Métis Traditional Plant Use Study”, highlights some of the unique traditional and medicinal
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.