Senator Helen Bradley Passes
Senator Helen Bradley, 1934-2010 Even as the Métis Nation of Ontario mourns the loss of Todd Saulnier, the husband of Region 7 PCMNO Councillor Pauline Saulnier, we have learned of the passing of Helen Bradley, Senator for the Georgian Bay Métis Council. Senator Bradley was well-known and well-loved throughout the Métis Nation. I am very
Advancing Métis Issues by Working Together
MNO position raised in House of Commons Another example of the effectiveness of the MNO’s efforts to advance Métis issues was recently demonstrated in the House of Commons. At the 2010 Annual General Meeting, MNO citizens passed a motion calling on the federal government to reverse its plans to eliminate the mandatory long-form census. Community
Senators Helen Bradley and Raymond Sylvest Honoured
By Hank Rowlinson, Manager of Community Relations (Left to right) Senator Helen Bradley, Dora MacInnis, Treasurer of GBMC, Allen Vallee, President of GBMC,Patricia Taylor, Women Representative for GBMC, John Paradis, Councillor for the GBMC, Brenda Laurin, Chair of the GBMC and Raymond SylvestOn September 19, 2010, the Georgian Bay Métis Council (GBMC) celebrated Powley Day
Métis Rendezvous 2010 a Major Success
By Louise Goulding The Lefebvre Family from Lafontaine Senator Verna Porter (left) of the Moon River Métis Council and Pearl Gabona of the Oshawa Métis Council demonstrating bannock making (left) Rachelle Brunelle of the Georgian Bay Métis Council and Lisa McCron of the Moon River Métis Council. (right) MNO President Gary Lipinski. Métis Rendezvous 2010
Métis Nation of Ontario signs Seventh Regional Consultation Protocol
(left to right) Robert Pellerin (President of the Ottawa Métis Council), Gary Lipinski (President of the Métis Nation of Ontario), Tom Thompson Jr. (President of Seven Rivers Métis Council) and JoAnne Wass (Region 6 Councillor)October 18, 2010 – Ottawa, ON – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) signed the seventh of its Regional Consultation Protocols.
MNO signs agreement with Central East LHIN
An Afternoon of Celebration By Natalie Lloyd, Health Branch Supervisor Natalie Lloyd (seated on left) signs the Central East LHIN Terms of Reference on behalf of the MNO. Signing with Natalie is Deborah Hammons, CEO of the CE LHIN. Standing on the left is Foster Loucks, Chair of the CE LHIN who also signed the
Temiskaming Métis Community Harvest
Saturday November 13, 2010Haileybury Arena 2 pm to 7 pm Join the gathering to feast and celebrate the Harvest Events include: A family fun day fiddlers our very own Métis performers and games Admission: Canned goods for the food bank. For more information contact:TMCC President Liliane Ethier705-672-3790
Niagara Region Métis Council Election Results
Elections for the Niagara Region Métis Council took place on October 13, 2010, with the following citizens elected or acclaimed. President – Steve Quesnelle – ElectedVice-President – Derrick Pont – ElectedSenator – Garry Laframboise – ElectedWomen Rep – Barbaranne Wright – AcclaimedSecretary – Judith Baxter – ElectedTreasurer – Suzzane Matte – AcclaimedYouth Rep – Andrea
Union Gas Signs Relationship Agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario
Formalizes the process for engagement and consultation Toronto, ON – October 14, 2010 — The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and Union Gas Limited, a Spectra Energy company, today signed an agreement that will guide their future working relationship in Ontario. Julie Dill, President of Union Gas and Gary Lipinski, MNO President. Doug Carr, Ministry
MNO contributions recognized at Prince Arthur’s Landing Ceremony
(Left to right) Thunder Bay Métis Council President Wendy Landry, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, PCMNO Secretary-Treasurer Tim Pile, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry Michael Gravelle, Region 2 PCMO Councilor Cam Burgess.The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was front-and-centre at a ceremony held on September 17 in Thunder Bay to celebrate the one year