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ATTENTION MÉTIS COMMERCIAL FISHERS The MNO’s Lands, Resources and Consultation Branch (“LRC Branch”) is in the process on compiling a list of Métis citizens with commercial fishing licenses in Ontario. Commercial fishing has been and continues to be integral to Métis identity and way of life in Ontario. Collecting this information is important in the

Greetings, As many of you are aware, Sunday, September 19, 2010 marks the seventh anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in R. v. Powley. The ground breaking decision ushered in a whole new era of Métis rights in Ontario and across the Métis Homeland. Especially important at this time of the year, are the Métis

Ottawa, ON (September 2010) – Are you a proud Métis youth? Have you ever had your identity questioned by people who lack an understanding about Métis culture? Do you wish that more people had a better understanding of what it means to be Métis? Would you like the opportunity to speak with other Métis youth

Metis Citizens, Leaders and Friends At our Annual General Assembly August 21-23, 2010, in Thunder Bay the Assembly passed the resolution below, opposing the Government of Canada’s plans to eliminate the mandatory long-form census and replace it with a voluntary form. The long-form census is especially important for Métis because it is used in many

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Dr. Tony Belcourt Endowment Fund for Métis in the Arts announced at 17th Annual General Assembly (Toronto—August 23, 2010) The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), in partnership with OCAD University (OCADU) is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Dr. Tony Belcourt Endowment Fund for Métis in the Arts. “It is an honour to be

Former Community Council Senator and PCMNO Representative for Region 9, Valerie Stewart passed away peacefully at home in Dunville, Ontario on August 1, 2010 with her husband Bill at her side. Valerie was 84 years of age. Valerie Stewart was an active participant in the early days of forming the MNO, proud of her ancestry

Lavallee, Earnie Elmer – Peacefully at Temiskaming Hospital in New Liskeard on August 3, 2010 at the age of 64 years. Earnie passed away with his loving wife Christine by his side following a brave battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents Moise and Antoinette [Ranger] Lavallee and siblings: Edward “Eddy” Lavallee, Marie Vanyperen and

Peacefully on July 6, 2010 with her family by her side, Kathrine Lynch passed away at Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Kay was born in Dunseith, North Dakota on August 2, 1923. She was predeceased by her parents Elizabeth Racine and Pierre Dauphanais, six brothers, five sisters and granddaughter Shelley Berthelette. Surviving are her

MNO commends the Government of Ontario for continuing its support for the New Relationship Fund and appreciates the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs role in implementing it. Over the last two years, this important Program has given the Métis Nation of Ontario and its Community Councils the opportunity to build the capacity necessary to ensure the