News & Events

(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.

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

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

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

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

(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

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