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December 7th | 7-8:30PM During times of crisis rates of cyber-crime and fraud can skyrocket. There are those who seek to take advantage of a climate of uncertainty through fraudulent activity. With so many individuals working from home or self-isolating, online activity has also increased. Hackers and cyber-scammers see this as an opportunity. Unfortunately, those

This year, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) marked Louis Riel Day with virtual celebrations across the province. November 16 is a somber day for the Métis people, as it marks the 135th anniversary of Louis Riel’s execution. However, it is also a time for recognizing the many contributions Métis people have made throughout history,

Every year, Métis from across the Homeland, honour the anniversary of the unjust execution of Louis Riel by holding Louis Riel Day events. Although Louis Riel Day commemorates one of the great tragedies of Canadian history, it is also a day to celebrate Métis culture and the continuing progress the Métis people are making in

Click the image for more information Sunset Country Métis Council will also be holding a Louis Riel Day flag raising ceremony on Saturday, November 16 at 11:30 AM at the Fort Frances Civic Centre (320 Portage Ave); followed by lunch and cultural activities at the Sunset Country Métis Community Centre (714 Armit Avenue) at 12:00

Louis Riel. Click here to view a larger version of the picture. Louis Riel Day is held every year on November 16 across the Métis homelands. November 16 is the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885. During that year, Riel led Métis people in the Northwest Resistance, which was a stand against the Government of

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

Commemorating Louis Riel in the Year of the Métis In many ways November 16th is the saddest day of the year for the Métis Nation. It is the day on which, in 1885, Louis Riel was hanged for treason. But by marking this day every year and remembering Riel and his fight, Métis people have,

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

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

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