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Higher Education, Higher Aspirations MÉTIS VOYAGEURISSUE NO. 65, SPRING 2011 Higher Education, Higher Aspirations This looks to be an important year for moving Métis post-secondary education issues ahead ith final exams upon us and students busily lin- ing up for summer jobs or graduation, the MNO WEducation and Training THERE IS NO staff is equally active. This looks FEDERAL OR to be an important year for mov- PROVINCIAL ing Métis post-secondary educa- tion issues ahead. It all started FUNDING FOR March 2-3 when the Ministry of MÉTIS STUDENTS. Training, Colleges and Universi- ties hosted the first Aboriginal Post-secondary Education Gath- ering with the theme “Learning from Each Other”. The event brought together over 400 partic- story he inspired those students ipants interested in talking about in attendance to continue work- post-secondary education and a ing towards achieving their aca- better place for Aboriginal stu- demic goals. dents. The event facilitated a dia- In addition to encouraging logue between participants re- meaningful dialogue between garding the barriers and possible participants, the event also pro- solutions Métis and other stu- vided a venue for releasing the dents encounter when transition- newly established Ontario Abo- ing to higher education. riginal Post-secondary Education Throughout the event the Framework Policy. This frame- Métis Nation of Ontario was well- work was created by the Ministry represented. President Gary Lip- of Training, Colleges and Univer- inski was a keynote speaker and sities in collaboration with Abo- eloquently discussed the obsta- riginal representatives, including cles faced by Métis students who MNO staff and community mem- want to attend post-secondary bers. The framework is intended schools. Raised in Fort Francis, to inform policy development Ontario, he shared his own jour- and program design within the ney to attend university which Ministry as well as “initiate and brought him from his small enhance meaningful partner- northern community to the ur- ships with Aboriginal leaders and ban centres of southern Ontario. communities”. President Lipin- President Lipinski currently holds ski, as well as other keynote degrees and certificates from speakers, made a point of chal- Lakehead University, Queen’s lenging the Ministry to commit University and the University of MNO President Gary Lipinski participates in a panel discussion during the closing Western Ontario. In sharing his continued on page 26 of the Aboriginal Post-secondary Education Conference. MÉTIS AGA 2011 MOCCASIN HOUSING COUNCILS The 18th Annual General CAMP The MNO Housing Assembly of the MNO will Branch assists low-income MNO Métis Community Métis citizens learn take places in Parry Sound homeowners to rehabilitate Councils’ news and about their heritage on August 20-22. their homes. events. and history. 40025265 Page 3 PAGE 15-21 Page 12 PAGE 36 Page 22 PAGE 4 & 22 Page 13 PAGE 6 2 MÉTIS VOYAGEUR Announcements New Arrivals Anniversary Special Days THE MÉTIS VOYAGEUR SPRING 2011, NO. 65 editor Linda Lord design & production Marc St.Germain contributors Art Henry o bouquet of flowers or box of Amanda Desbiens Nchocolate could compare to the Barbaranne Wright sweet, wonderful Valentine’s gift Melissa Benny Michaud Pilon and Joey Charron (former Youth Bonny Cann representative for Region 3) received on “What more could Christmas Brian Cockburn Valentine’s Day. Their first child was we ask for?” Remembered Charmaine Langla¡is born. At approximately 5:30 P.M., Chris Paci Joseph Charron Jr. (the 4th) was born, Dan Nelles weighing in at 7lb and 2 ounces. Proud Congratulations to Bertha (nee Vasseur) Rollande Pilon of Sudbury created a Métis Dale Xilon parents are Nicole (Region 3, Employ- and James Tolles who celebrated their Christmas tree this past December. It was David I.M. Clark ment & Training Officer) and Joe Char- 57th wedding anniversary on February 20, decorated with feathers, corn cobs, cook- ron; the proud grandparents are Jim and 2011. I would like to acknowledge this ies, carrots, marshmallows and walnuts as Donn Fowler Cindy Pilon. milestone and congratulate them on having well as strings of cranberries and popcorn. Gary Lipinski a wonderful and loving marriage for 57 Red and white bows provided the final fes- Hank Rowlinson years. I would also like to add how blessed tive touch. Janice Landry we are as a family to have such role models Joanne Meyer and teachings that have shaped us into the Kathleen Lannigan adults we are. Lianne Dumais My daughter asked them what their se- Lisa Scott cret is for staying together for so long and Loma Rowlinson their response was, “We never had much, so Marilyn Hew loving each other and working hard to- Mike Fedyk gether is what gave us the strength and de- Natalie Lloyd termination to make our marriage work. We Pauline Saulnier have been very blessed with eight children, Raymond Tremblay over 20 grandchildren and great-grandchil- Reta Gordon dren. What more could we ask for?” Robynn Maluga Congratulations mom and dad, we love Rob Pilon eesa and Justin McCarville are proud you today and always. From Darlene (Don), Scott Carpenter Lto announce the birth of their daugh- Karen (Dave), Jim Jr. (Karen), John ongratulations to the family of Pauline Shelley Gonneville ter, Grace Lucy McCarville, born on (Claudette), Tom (Mary), Ben (Bonnie), C Saulnier, PCMNO Region 7 Councillor TerryLynn Longpre December 1, 2010, at 1:00 P.M. weighing Julie (Dino), Joyce (Mike) and your many and Volunteer of the Year 2010. Pauline is Tracey Dale 7lbs 15oz and 22 inches long. God bless grandchildren and great grandchildren. the proud grandmother of Jolene Paula Verna Porter our precious little gem. Proud grandpar- Joyce Tolles is the treasurer of the Credit Saulnier, born December 4th, 2010, and ents are Andy and Maureen Broder of Ot- River Métis Interim Council. weighing in at 8 lbs 8 oz. tawa and Debbie and Dave McCarville of contact Thunder Bay. Special thanks for the won- Linda Lord, editor derful care and support provided by San- RR1 Hartington, ON dra, Alex and Nathalie of the Community New Grad Nunavut-bound K0H 1W0 Mid-Wives of Thunder Bay. [email protected] Justin McCarville is in the Building By Chris Acton — Métis youth, Nicholas Tel: 613-374-2305 Systems Technical Advisor Internship Pro- Dubuc-Lavallee, recently graduated from the gram (BSTAIP) in Thunder Bay. Surface Diamond Drilling Assistant, Common If undeliverable return to: Core program which was specifically for Abo- Métis Nation of Ontario riginal people, held at Northern College in 500 Old St.Patrick St, Unit D Kirkland Lake. Nicholas is the son of Chris Ottawa, ON, K1N 9G4 Lavallee and Diane Dubuc; he is the nephew PH: 613-798-1488 of the late Senator Ernie Lavallee. [email protected] President of the Temiskaming Métis Coun- www.metisnation.org cil, Liliane Ethier, attended the graduation cer- emony and addressed the graduating class. The next Nicholas has been hired by Boart Longyear Voyageur deadline: Drilling and will begin his career in Nunavut. May 21st, 2011 Congratulations Nicholas, we are proud of you. Chris Acton is a Councillor for the President of the Temiskaming Métis PUBLICATION #: Temiskaming Métis Community Council and Council, Liliane Ethier and graduate PM 40025265 a Training Consultant at Northern College. Nicholas Dubuc-Lavallee. lliott McPhearson Banville was E born on November 14th, 2010, and weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. at birth. The parents MNO launches Direct are Derek and Allyson Banville. Elliott is a proud Métis and attended Toll-free Number for Registry his first Métis potluck (put on by the Os- hawa and Durham Region Métis Council As part of the continuing improvements to the Métis Nation of Ontario Registry, we now have [ODRMC]) with dad, mom, and grandma a dedicated Registry phone line. The number for the line is: on January 8th, 2011. I am quite sure that 1-855-798-1006 (toll free) or 613-798-1006 for local (Ottawa) calls at one point during the jigging Elliott kicked his foot out in an attempt to join The advantage of using this line is that calls are not routed through the MNO reception desk in. We are now on the lookout for a Métis but enter an automated system that enables callers to quickly and easily access the correct in- sash that will fit him. Thanks to ODRMC dividual to assist them. The automated system provides three options: for making our son’s first Métis experi- Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 ence a memorable one. Citizenship applications Genealogy inquiries Harvest applications – Derek and Allyson Banville or replacement card or Harvest cards Gores Landing, ON. In addition to improved access, calls to the Registry may now be monitored and recorded for training and quality assurance purposes. Spring 2011 3 Community Council News OSHAWA & DURHAM REGION | Another Successful Holiday Gathering! Métis fiddles & wild game By Robert Pilon fast they could drum. The Olivine Bous- Oshawa & Durham Region Métis Council quet Métis Dancers, led by Trina Lavallee, danced better than ever, impressing the anuary 8th marked the Oshawa and crowd with their footwork. But the lead Durham Region Métis Council’s 6th entertainer of the night was award-win- Annual Holiday Gathering and ning JJ Lavallee who wowed the crowd Potluck with 300 people attending with great songs accompanied by his gui- J this important event. This year, we tar, and topping off the night with his moved to a new venue, Sinclair School in amazing fiddling--especially the Orange Whitby, with an auditorium big enough to Blossom Special, a rendition that I’m sure accommodate a growing number of par- none of us will forget! ticipants. The hall was decorated with As usual, the evening would not have Métis flags; we had some great displays been possible without a host of great vol- and vendors as well as our beautiful unteers.
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