Louis Riel Day 2011
MNO President Gary Lipinski (foreground) speaks at Louis Riel Day Provincial Ceremony in Toronto. (l-r, background) Colin Sawchuk (Métis youth representative), Jean Teillet (Métis lawyer and descendent of Louis Riel), Sharon McBride (MNO Vice-chair) and France Picotte (MNO Chair) As happens every year, on November 16, 2011, Métis people all across Ontario gathered for Louis
Métis Flag flies at Toronto City Hall for Riel Day
On Wednesday, the Province of Ontario accepted Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa’s recommendation to place the city of Toronto in the Red–Control category of its colour-coded system for COVID-19 restrictions. These new public health measures took effect on Saturday and last for the next 28 days. Due to these increased measures and
MNO and Canadian Coast Guard hosting free Boating Safety online course
The Métis Nation of Ontario, in partnership with the Canadian Coast Guard are inviting all Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens and their families to attend a free Introduction to Boating Safety online training course. Offered by Transport Canada, this free training opportunity is open to any and all Indigenous people. The goal of this
Louis Riel Day in Ontario
As you know, each year on November 16 the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) marks Louis Riel Day. While this annual day of recognition is the somber commemoration of the execution of Louis Riel in 1885, it is also an opportunity to come together to recognize Riel’s many contributions to Canada as well as highlight
Remembrance Day 2020
As we mark Remembrance Day, let us honour those who have served so bravely in war and in peace. Métis people have a strong tradition of military service. Our involvement in the defense of Canada began before there was a Canada, in the War of 1812. Métis have also served in both World Wars, the
Infinite Reach is going virtual with Cultural Workshops
The Métis Nation of Ontario is excited to be hosting two virtual Infinite Reach Network: Cultural Workshops. Infinite Reach Network events are aimed at connecting students, staff, and faculty at postsecondary institutions across Ontario with Métis culture and way of life. Participants have the opportunity to choose the workshop(s) they would like to attend, whether
AGA-VKP
MNO to Focus on Self-Government at 27th Annual General Assembly
[OTTAWA, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 6, 2020] The Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) 27th Annual General Assembly (AGA) is scheduled to take place virtually on Saturday, November 7, 2020. MNO President Margaret Froh will welcome leadership and Métis citizens from across Ontario to reflect on the achievements of the previous year, to set direction for the coming
MNO All Citizen Town Hall (Oct 28)
MNO Citizen Online Town Hall October 28 The first ever Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Citizen Online Town Hall took place over Zoom on October 28, 2020. Similar to previous MNO Council Leadership Telephone Town Halls, the online version provided updates and information on: work to advance Métis Self-Government; recent Provisional Council of the Métis
MNO highlights Halfbreed Adhesion to Treaty No. 3 as a part of Treaties Recognition Week
[Kenora, Ontario – NOVEMBER 3, 2020] Treaties Recognition Week serves as an opportunity to tell truths about the history of Ontario as well as respect the sacred agreements and relationships settler governments established with the various Indigenous peoples who occupied Ontario long before Canada became Canada and Ontario became Ontario. Métis history, as a part