MNO citizens and guests dance at the MNO Grand River Métis
Council’s community potluck.
On January 31, 2015, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Grand River Métis Council (GRMC) held a community potluck to introduce the newly elected council members. Special guests included: Sharon McBride, Vice-Chair, PCMNO; Peter Rivers, PCMNO Region 9 Councillor and Captain of the Hunt; Jerry Clarke, President, MNO Clear Water Métis Council (CWMC); CWMC citizens; Richard Cuddy, President, MNO Credit River Métis Council (CRMC); and CRMC citizens.
President Clarke gave a presentation on the upcoming Métis Rendezvous, which will take place September 12, 2015 in Tillsonburg. The Métis Rendezvous is a joint effort between the MNO CRMC and the MNO GRMC.
MNO citizens and guests enjoyed lots of good food, laughter and music during the afternoon. Entertainment was provided by Rajan Anderson on fiddle and Kim Anderson on Keyboard. Barbra Ricard Lair, MNO GRMC Chair, taught everyone some jigging steps.