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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

Ottawa, ON – June 24, 2010 – On behalf of the Métis Nation of Ontario, President Gary Lipinski today expressed his concern and offered the support of the MNO to all Métis citizens and everyone else in Midland and the surrounding area who experienced the tornado which tore through the area Wednesday evening. “Our thoughts

The Métis Nation of Ontario is pleased once again this year to provide opportunities for summer employment to Métis students who qualify. OTTAWA, ON —– The Métis Nation of Ontario is pleased once again this year to provide opportunities for summer employment to Métis students who qualify. The MNO Summer Career Placement (SCP) is a

The MNO and Georgian College introduce the Employment in Energy Project. A 30-week program including an academic and workplace training component offered at Georgian’s Barrie campus. May 13, 2010 — The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) in partnership with Georgian College’s School of Engineering is proud to introduce the Technology Foundations for Employment in Energy

A Memorandum of Understanding signed today by Gary Lipinski, President of the MNO and Dr. Ron Common, President of Sault College will help address the unique labour needs of Métis people in Ontario. It’s Official: Sault College in Partnership With the Métis Nation of Ontario Gary Lipinski, President of the MNO at Sault College to