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 Anti-Bullying
Teleconference
The Métis Nation of Ontario Victim Services Prorgram
invites you to a presentation on anti-bullying in Métis
communities. Join us on November 14/06 (2-4pm) for a
teleconference meeting if you live in Ottawa, Thunder
Bay, Fort Frances or Kenora. >
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 Métis
Youth Global Adventure
This
summer, 11 Métis youth from Ontario spent 14
days in Ecuador doing community service in Otavalo,
an Indigenous community. This project was a partnership
of MNO Training Initiatives and Canada World Youth.
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 Seeking
feedback from Ontario Métis
DEADLINE
OCT 15/06 - The MNO is holding a number of focus groups
to review and provide feedback on the Ministry of Education's
Draft Aboriginal Education Policy Framework. We are
interested in having Métis educators, teachers,
principals, parents and students participate. >
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Métis
Case Law Summary 2006
Check out the 2006 version of Métis
Law by Jean Telliet. New sections include Harvesting
Rights Case Law for Willison and Goodon. Also included
are the new updates on the Provincial Harvesting Agreements.
Read more here [PDF] > |
| Vacancy
on PCMNO
Requesting
an “Expression of Interest” from MNO Citizens
in Region 6. The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
is accepting nominations from MNO citizens that are
interested in the vacant position, Region 6 Councilor.
Nominations will close October 27, 2006. > |
MNO
Continues to Defend Rights of Métis Harvesters
June 16th -- Métis Nation of Ontario Chair and
Chief Negotiator, Gary Lipinski, provides an update on
a recent Métis Harvesting court case in North Bay.
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Tony
Belcourt receives National Aboriginal Achievement Award
The
awards recognize diverse achievements by Aboriginal professionals,
building pride as well as providing valuable role models
for youth. This represents the highest honour the Aboriginal
community bestows upon its own achievers. > |
| Saguingue
Métis Council launches publication
"Historic
Saugeen & Its People" is a collection of articles
and photos which includes: History of fur trading at
Saugeen; Métis Family History; Early Explorers;
Families of Historic Saugeen, Owen Sound and Big Bay.
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| Métis
Nation of Ontario hosts National Michif Conference
From
March 17 to 19, 2006 Michif speaking citizens from across
the Métis Nation homeland and special guests
gathered in Thunder Bay, Ontario for a conference dedicated
to Michif language and culture. > |
A
Métis Summer
This video follows seven determined youth
along a 52-day, 2300km journey of re-discovery. And then,
a group of Wagons expose themselves to the same trials
and tribulations faced by their forefathers in an exciting
34-day adventure across the Canadian Prairies. > |
| Hope
for Children in Guatemala
"When I arrived home from our lunch
on Tuesday I found a very touching letter in my mailbox
from a little girl Danielle and I have been helping
in Guatemala. I thought I'd share it with visitors to
the MNO website." President Tony Belcourt shares
a letter from Guatemala, read more about it here
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| First
Minister's Meeting
At a meeting of Aboriginal Leaders and
Provincial Premiers in Kelowna, BC last November PM
Paul Martin announced more than $5 billion of spending
over five years to close the gap between Aboriginal
peoples and other Canadians in education, health, housing
and economic opportunities. > |
Christmas
comes early for Kashechewan evacuees
The
Métis Nation of Ontario and the Ottawa Métis
Council recently hosted three traditional moose dinners
for the 265 Kashechewan residents who are being housed
in Ottawa. During last Thursday's dinner a surprise visitor
dropped by to spread some Christmas cheer to those who
need it most. > |
Queen's
Park Louis Riel Day ceremony
On
November 16th each year, the Métis Nation hosts
Commemorative Ceremonies at locations throughout Ontario
and western Canada to honour Louis Riel and acknowledge
his contributions to Canada and to his people, the Métis.
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Métis
Community Harvest gatherings
From
Kenora to the French River, hundreds of Métis across
Ontario gathered this weekend to celebrate the culture
and exercise their traditional rights. The Gatherings
were the culmination of the 10-day 2nd Annual Métis
Community Harvest. Watch here for photos and reports from
across the province coming very soon. > |
Aboriginal
Spiritual Journey
MNO
citizens Marion Larkman, Shaun Redmond and Ryan McBride
were among Aboriginal
Elders, Veterans and youth who recently travelled to Europe
to call home the spirits of fallen warriors. A photo journal
of their journey is online at Veteran's Affairs website.
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Métis
Canoe Expedition - 2005
A
complete on-line resource of the journey Métis
youth took re-tracing historical Voyageur fur-trading
routes. Discover Métis history by following their
journey > |
Assembly 2005 - video/photo galleries!
Watch
video clips from this year's Annual General Assembly of
the MNO. > |
| Pipes
of Métis, Anishinabek come together
The
Anishinabek Nation and the Métis Nation of Ontario
re-newed their traditional ties as the sacred Pipes
of both Nations were bound together by the Great Spirit.
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| Métis
Nation Framework Agreement to have significant impact |
| First
Nations Relationships Growing |
| Community
Access Program |
| MNO
Privacy Policy |
| PM's
Aboriginal Roundtable |
| Métis
Oral History Project |
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