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November 16 • Louis Riel Day Full Coverage on Pages 9-16, 32 Issue No. 83, Winter 2014 NOVEMBER 16 • LOUIS RIEL DAY FULL COVERAGE ON paGES 9-16, 32 Executive members of the MNO Veterans’ Council, (left to right) MNO Veteran Tim Majovsky, President Joseph Paquette and Senator Dr. Alis Kennedy lay wreaths at the “Northwest Rebellion” monument at the provincial Louis Riel Day ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto. MEETING MATTAWA SISTERS IN HARVEST WITH NIPISSING SPIRIT BOUNTY PREMIER Historic research report Vigils in honour of Stories about hunting MNO-Ontario meeting released on Ontario missing and murdered the mighty moose advances Métis issues Métis community Aboriginal women Page 3 Page 5 Page 19 Page 29 Métis Voyageur 2 Winter 2014, Issue no. 83 The Métis Voyageur FAMILY Winter 2014, No. 83 Produced by the Métis Nation of Ontario Communications Branch: Julie Cruikshank Jennifer & David Mike Fedyk Marc St. Germain New addition to Sara Kelly Contributors tie the knot! the Métis family Bobbi Aubin Tracy Bald Art Bennett Valerie Boese Matthew Bombardier Rachelle Brunelle-McColl Jerry Clarke Richard Cuddy Rochelle Ethier Kirk Fournier Greg Garratt A.G. Gauthier Reta Gordon Sheila Grantham Richard Gravelle Christina Hodgins-Stewart Yvonne Jensen Alain Lefebvre Gary Lipinski Jennifer Lord Sahra MacLean Jason Madden Rick Meilleur Benny Michaud Patti Moreau Atlas Martin. Jennifer Nicholson Kaitlyn Ouimette Joan Panizza Jennifer Nicholson (Henry) and David Nicholson submitted by | Valerie Boose Joseph Paquette on their wedding day. Jennifer Parkinson We would like to welcome the of Huguette and Douglas Boese, Robin Pilon newest addition to the Métis nephew to Kevin Boese and Bar- Jordi Playne | Joseph Poitras submitted by Jennifer Nicholson family, Atlas Martin. The proud bara Bucko, and cousin to Aiden Pauline Richardson PCMNO Post-Secondary Representative Mom and Dad are Tracy and and Grayson. Congratulations! Loma Rowlinson Roger, daughter and son-in-law Susan Schank PCMNO Post-Secondary Represen- David’s parents and sister flew in all Ken Simard tative Jennifer Nicholson (Henry) the way from England to be there Valerie Stortini would like to announce her mar- for the ceremony. It was a beauti- Jim Tolles riage to David Nicholson on Sep- ful day for all! Jennifer and David Raymond Tremblay Huguette Trottier-Frappier tember 30, 2014. They had a small look forward to many happy years Anne Trudel ceremony in Whitby, Ontario in together! Congratulations! Brian Tucker which family and friends attended. Kevin Whalen Alex Young Submissions: In memoriam Communications Branch Métis Nation Of Ontario Danielle & Mark 500 Old St. Patrick Street, Unit D Ottawa ON K1N 9G4 [email protected] get hitched! Publication #: Pm 40025265 Submission Policy: MNO encourages contributions from MNO citizens and staff. All submissions are edited to conform to the Canadian Press Style Guide as well as for grammar, repetitiousness, spelling and to accurately reflect the official names and titles of individuals, organizations, bodies and agencies referenced in submissions. With the exception of letters to the editor and submissions to the family section, all submissions should NOT be written in the first person. Normand ‘Norm’ Guerin. 2015 Submission deadlines: In loving memory of Normand and Christina (Josh). Step grand- “Norm” Guerin, it is with great father of Tyler (Brooke), Dylan, January 23, 2015 sadness that the family an- Daniel, Amy, Mike and Laurie. March 13, 2015 Danielle Callander (Secord) and Mark nounces his passing at the To- Step great grandfather of Kaia. May 15, 2015 Callander on their wedding day. ronto General Hospital on Thurs- Predeceased by his parents Henri day, October 2, 2014 at the age and Lilian Guerin. submitted by | Pauline Richardson of 76 years. Beloved husband of Norm will be remembered PCMNO Region 7 Councillor Aline Guerin. Loving father of for his sense of humour as well Douglas (Sue), Gay (Chris) and as his love and passion for living. We are pleased to announce that lander, were married on November Ron (Cathy). Cherished grandfa- He enjoyed travelling, spending Danielle Callander (Secord), Youth 1, 2014 at the Best Western Atrium ther to Kevin (Melissa) and Eric time with his family and friends Representative for the Métis Na- in Midland. Congratulations to the (Cassie). Dear brother to Gilles and living life to the fullest. A cel- tion of Ontario (MNO) Georgian happy couple! (Pauline), Donald, Denis (He- ebration of life was held in No- Bay Métis Council, and Mark Cal- lene), Noelline (Reginald), Luke elville on November 8, 2014. MÉTIS VOYAGEUR Winter 2014, Issue no. 83 3 NATION Meeting with the Premier MNO-Ontario meeting advances Métis issues by | MNO Staff n MNO delegation led “As these meetings by President Gary Lipin- ski and including MNO take place at the Chair France Picotte highest level they andA MNO Chief Operating Officer Doug Wilson met with Ontario Pre- provide the direction mier Kathleen Wynne, Aboriginal necessary to ensure Affairs Minister David Zimmer and Deputy Aboriginal Affairs Minister continued progress on David DeLaunay on November 28 a whole range at Queen’s Park in Toronto. These annual MNO-Ontario of issues.” meetings traditionally take place in — MNO President Gary Lipinski November and provide both gov- ernments the opportunity to review dation of our strong relationship past successes, ongoing cooperation with Ontario. It outlines clearly and discuss upcoming areas of com- where our two governments will mon interest. “The positive tone of collaborate for the benefit of Métis this meeting, like those of the past, people, families and communities.” underscores the benefits of work- “As these meetings take place at ing together,” commented President the highest level,” explained Presi- Lipinski. dent Lipinski, “they provide the Key discussion points included a direction necessary to ensure con- review of the objectives of the MNO- tinued progress on a whole range Ontario Framework Agreement that of issues important to Métis in this had been renewed earlier this year province. We are very pleased that for another five years. “The Frame- Ontario continues to recognize the (Left to right) MNO Chief Operating Officer Doug Wilson, MNO President Gary Lipinski, Premier work Agreement,” stated President role of the MNO as representing Kathleen Wynne, MNO Chair France Picotte, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David Zimmer and Deputy Lipinski, “continues to be the foun- Métis interests in this province.” ∞ Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David DeLaunay. n MNO Program Delivery n Métis Rights MNO will intervene in Daniels case at the Supreme Court n response to the announce- ment on November 20, 2014, which stipulated that the Supreme Court has granted Ileave to hear an appeal on Daniels v. Canada, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski declared that the MNO would seek intervener status during hearings MNO ASETS funding for the case expected in 2015. “We would have preferred if the Supreme Court had chosen to not renewed for one year hear the case,” explained Lipinski, “as the Federal Court of Canada ruling earlier this year clarified all by | MNO Staff “ This kind of support makes it possible for issues impacting Métis but since The late Harry Daniels, who the case will go to the High Court, initiated Daniels v Canada, is t was announced on November our Metis from across all regions of Ontario we will be intervening in order to most widely known among 17, 2014 that the Métis Nation to reach their potential and become all urge the Justices to uphold the Métis people as one of the of Ontario (MNO) will receive they can be.” decision of the Federal Court.” individuals who negotiated the a one year extension of fund- — MNO President Gary Lipinski The Federal Court decision on expressed inclusion of “Métis Iing through the Aboriginal Skills Daniels v. Canada released in April People” in the Constitution Act, and Employment Training Strategy allowed the MNO to improve the for our Métis from across all regions this year upheld key aspects of the 1982. (ASETS) following the completion well-being of countless Métis indi- of Ontario to reach their potential rulings of lower courts that asserted of its current five year ASETS agree- viduals and families who are now and become all they can be.” that Métis are the responsibility of peoples. The jurisdictional foot- ment on March 31, 2015. contributing to Canada’s economic The one year renewal will allow the federal government and should ball the Métis are subjected to with The five year agreement signed growth and success,” stated MNO the MNO to continue operating its be defined as “Indians” under the respect to their rights, claims and between the federal government President Gary Lipinski. programs while discussions con- Canadian Constitution and there- needs must end.” and the MNO in November 2010 The MNO had been receiv- tinue to sign another long term fore should receive similar rights “It is unfortunate,” President provided for 30.6 million dollars ing funding for programs through agreement with the federal govern- and benefits. Lipinski added, “that the federal over the five years of the agree- ASETS predecessor programs since ment on Education and Training. President Lipinski stated: “The government chose to appeal the ment. The ASETS program has 1996. “These are some of the most “We are relieved,” stated President message from lower courts was case to the Supreme Court rather helped the MNO to address Ontar- successful programs of their kind Lipinski, “to be able to continue to clear: the federal government can- than enter into negotiations with io’s labour market shortages and in Canada,” explained President provide quality services to Métis not continue its complete exclu- Métis governments. Now that the industry demands by providing a Lipinski, “we have been able to pro- people in Ontario as we continue sion of Métis from specific and case is going to appeal, however, wide range of skills development vide millions of dollars of training to work towards a renewed strat- comprehensive claims processes the MNO will intervene to ensure programs and employer focused and financial support to Métis.
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