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Former MNO President Gary Lipinski awarded Honorary Doctorate by Wilfrid Laurier University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxfgx7My6F0 WATERLOO, ON – Gary Lipinski, former president of the Métis Nation of Ontario, was among five accomplished Canadians receiving honorary degrees at Wilfrid Laurier University’s 2023 spring convocation ceremonies. “Gary Lipinski made a transformational impact on Ontario-Métis relations by successfully negotiating the

As we continue to work to advance self-government and support our communities, improving the health care system to meet the unique needs of our citizens is a key priority for the MNO, as is continuing to provide high-quality healing and wellness programs and services. You may have heard that the Canadian government, alongside the provinces

Late Métis Veteran Melvin Ronald Rivers honoured in Sudbury Ceremony In the early afternoon on May 26, 2023 a ceremony was held in Sudbury to remember and honour the late World War II Métis Veteran, Melvin Ronald Rivers, his contributions, his sacrifices and his legacy. Friends, family and Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) leadership gathered

Métis Veteran Wallace McLeod was posthumously recognized for his contributions and sacrifices during World War II in a special ceremony on Thursday in Oakville, ON. McLeod, who served while serving in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Battle of the Atlantic, passed away in 2011 at the age of 88.  Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)

Information for citizens attending MNO Special Assembly Saturday, June 17, 2023 (9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST) Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre 655 Dixon Rd • Toronto, ON Planning is well underway for the 2023 MNO Special Assembly to be held in Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, June 17, 2023 (9:00am –

Sudbury Métis Veteran being recognized for outstanding contributions during WWII May 25 (SUDBURY, ON) This Friday, May 26, the late Métis Veteran and former member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Melvin Ronald Rivers is being recognized for his contributions to Canada during the Second World War. The ceremony will take place at The Walford

REMINDER: Upcoming Special Assembly to implement Province-wide Plebiscite results As a reminder, the MNO Special Assembly is just 30 days away. The meeting details for the Special Assembly are as follows: Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023 Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm (EST) Location: Delta Airport Hotel (655 Dixon Rd, Toronto, ON M9W 1J3) As set out

Telling Truths about the Métis in the Robinson Huron Treaty Territory By Mitch Case Provisional Council of Métis Nation of Ontario, Regional Councillor Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community With the statements made this week from the Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin and a few Chiefs, I want to respond with facts. I will not be engaging in a

Métis communities in Ontario, Métis rights and the MNO are not going anywhere Dear MNO Citizens, By now, some of you may have seen or read several deeply upsetting and offensive press releases coming from some First Nations Chiefs and the Chiefs of Ontario that attack the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and the Métis

Hybrid PCMNO Meeting Held in Ottawa March 30-31 & April 20, 2023 On March 30-31, a hybrid meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) was held in downtown Ottawa with elected MNO leadership, staff and citizens attending the session both virtually and in-person. PCMNO were provided updates from staff on