News & Events

February 24, 2010 • by Rebekah Wilson — In late January, I had the opportunity of a lifetime. I was asked to represent the Métis Nation of Ontario at the 2010 Indigenous Youth Gathering in Vancouver. The not-so-secret focus of the gathering was to prepare indigenous youth from across Canada for a performance during the

February 3, 2010 — Gary Lipinski, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario, is proud to announce the establishment of two new employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal people living in Ontario. The Aboriginal Apprenticeship Centre and Ready to Work are funded by Service Canada through the Aboriginal Skills and Training Strategic Investment Fund (ASTSIF).

January 25, 2010 — Gary Lipinski, President Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and Honourable John Milloy, Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at formalizing the working relationship between the ministry and the Métis Nation of Ontario Education and Training Branch (MNOET) to improve postsecondary education,

January 19, 2010 — Gary Lipinski, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is very optimistic about the future of Métis in Ontario following the changes to the provincial cabinet announced Monday by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty. “I have already spoken to the Honourable Chris Bentley, the new Minister of Aboriginal Affairs. I am

January 4, 2010 — The Olympic Torch continues January 4, with a final community celebration stop in Kenora Monday evening on the Harbourfront. 13-year-old Roxanne Derouard of Kenora will be the last of four Métis Nation of Ontario youth who carried the torch on its way across Canada enroute to Vancouver for the start of

A recent conference hosted by the Canadian Institute focused on Engaging and Negotiating with Aboriginal Communities. One of the sessions was a panel discussion on consultation with Métis communities. MNO lawyer, Jason Madden represented MNO on the panel. His presentation focussed on the state of Métis rights law in Canada, considerations for governments and proponents

Gary Lipinski, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) welcomes the new regulations which will guide the implementation of the Ontario Green Energy Act which were introduced by Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, George Smitherman last week in Toronto. “I am pleased that the Minister of Energy has taken this

December 18, 2009 — Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his government to reconsider its position on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Premier presented the letter to Métis Nation of Ontario President Gary Lipinski December 17 at a private meeting at Queen’s Park.

December 9, 2009 — This isn’t just a story – it’s our history. Since its September debut at the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, QC, a special exhibit highlighting the history of Canada’s fur trade has captivated visitors with its informative display and playful interactivity. Among the artifacts on display are muskets, powder flasks, metal

December 2, 2009 — On December 2nd, Gary Lipinski, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario joined Métis National Council (MNC) representative David Chartrand and the MNC Board of Governors for a presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs. President Lipinski outlined the new era of Métis rights in the province of Ontario