DANIELS V. CANADA A HISTORIC VICTORY ISSUE NO. 91, JUNE 2016 Métis democracy is thriving Largest ever voter turnout for an MNO election Margaret Froh elected as new MNO President Page 3 Full election results inside Pages 3-6 President Froh responds to Ontario’s commitment to President Froh addresses Indigenous Health Conference. Get to know the new and returning PCMNO members! reconciliation. Pages 13 - 14 Pages 15 - 16 Pages 4 - 6 Louise A green Reclaiming her Goulding legacy voice retires Pages 12 - 13 Page 31 Page 17 40025265 Métis Voyageur 2 June 2016, Issue no. 91 The Métis Voyageur What Dad June 2016 means to me Produced by the Métis Nation of Ontario Submitted by Anne Huguenin Communications Branch: Julie Cruikshank Mike Fedyk Sara Kelly A father is a father, Christine Roy But a Dad is a man. Marc St. Germain One you can talk to freely, And he always understands. Contributors: A voice so calm and serene, Richard Aubin His gentle soul is never mean. Rose-Anne Boyle A man who has strength inside, Jane Brennan And wisdom at his age, Kyle Burton One who is full of pride, Mitch Case He helps you turn life’s page. Lindsay DuPré A Dad you can rely on, Kelly Duquette In good times and in bad, Andrea Easton He’ll make you smile and laugh, Larry J. Ferris Even though you may be sad. Margaret Froh A Dad puts you first no matter when and where, Louise Goulding He isn’t afraid to hug you and show you that he cares. Nancy Hatch Nor is a Dad to chary to say “I love You”, Nina Henley And every day he has said those words, Tammy Hoover Anne Huguenin They mean much more to you. Dale Legge A Dad is a role model you look up to with such pride, Christa Lemelin For you, in an instant, he’ll put everything aside. Darlene Lent A Dad never looks for praise, Gary Lipinski He’s humble as could be, Jason Madden Because you mean the world to him, Sharon McBride that is obvious to see. Brittany McHale-Johnson A Dad’s most precious treasures you know, Joanne Meyer Is to watch his children bloom and grow. Joseph Paquette Remember where you’re going and where you came from, Jennifer Parkinson because of him you are the person you’ve become. MNO Senator Roland St. Germain with his granddaughter, Autumn. Carmen Prégent Todd Ross Judy Simpson Donna St. Jules Wendy Stewart Submissions: The art of Communications Branch Métis Nation Of Ontario 500 Old St. Patrick Street, Unit D reflexology Ottawa ON K1N 9G4 MikeF@ Métisnation.org n May 11, 2016, many Métis using special techniques. ONation of Ontario (MNO) The reflexology principle is that Healing and Wellness branch cli- every body part, gland and organ is Publication #: PM40025265 ents enjoyed receiving foot care and mirrored on the hands and feet. One reflexology at the Maynooth Foot of the main benefits of receiving a Submission Policy: Care Clinic. 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Please limit submissions that flag Or e-mail: concerns about the code itself or the [email protected] electoral process, and instead focus Call 1-855-798-1006 ext. 2 or send an email to Registry@ metisnation.org Métis Voyageur June 2016, Issue no. 91 3 MNO Election Results Exciting MNO election concludes 2016 Metis Nation of Ontario with record voter turnout Elections Results Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) general elections took place on Monday, May 2, 2016. A total of 3303 ballots were cast, which compares with 2288 that were cast in the last general election in 2012. The results of the election were as follows Metis (successful candidates’ names are bolded): PRESIDENT: Hank Rowlinson 1469 democracy Margaret Froh 1834 CHAIR: Richard Meilleur 772 France Picotte 1906 is thriving Kevin Muloin 565 by MNO Staff VICE-CHAIR: Marc Laurin 1393 Sharon McBride 1840 n March and April 2016, candidates for their voices heard in this election. I am especially positions on the Provisional Council of the inspired by the level of engagement of Métis youth SECRETARY-TREASURER Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) criss- throughout this election process.” Maurice Sarrazin 513 crossed the province appearing at community “Everyone who ran as candidates and all those Lawrence (Larry) O’Connor 800 events and campaigning in most Métis citizens who voted in this election have contributed to Tim Pile 1253 communities. MNO community councils were making our nation stronger,” said President Froh. “I Heidi Kimberley 674 keenly interested in the election as evidenced want to thank everyone who was part of our democratic by the number that held all candidates meetings and who process, including all the candidates, our electoral I REGION 2 PCMNO COUNCILLOR invited the candidates to speak at their events. Facebook officials and staff, and the many volunteers who assisted and other social media added another dimension to this the various campaigns, worked at polling stations, and Cameron Burgess 117 Bryanna Scott 32 campaign, as candidates and their supporters outlined assisted in the election. Our citizens have spoken and I their positions and responded to questions via Facebook look forward to working with the new PCMNO and all and Twitter. “It was a very exciting election,” stated MNO citizens to make the Métis Nation stronger.” REGION 3 PCMNO COUNCILLOR Christa Lemelin, Chair of the Peterborough and District President Froh stated: "I want to express my gratitude Tina Nichol 108 Wapiti Métis Community and appreciation to outgoing Marcel Lafrance 156 Council, who was actively President Gary Lipinski, involved in the campaign, “it and to congratulate all REGION 9 PCMNO COUNCILLOR was great to see MNO citizens Everyone who ran returning and newly elected Derrick Pont 130 so engaged in the election. members of the PCMNO. Peter Rivers 291 It really demonstrates the as candidates and all The MNO is blessed with strength of the MNO.” having an extremely skilled REGION 7 MNO YOUTH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Outgoing MNO those citizens who voted and dedicated Métis public Jordyn Playne 27 President Gary Lipinski in this election have service, and a very strong and Tyler Logue 24 also commented: “It was experienced group of leaders gratifying to see the largest contributed to making in the new PCMNO. Thanks voter turnout in MNO history to the excellent leadership the Acclaimed Candidates in the recent election. I think our nation stronger.” MNO has had in the past, our The following positions have been acclaimed. this turnout speaks volumes hard working public service, to the work of the outgoing - MNO President Margaret Froh and the incredible depth REGION 1 PCMNO COUNCILLOR: Theresa Stenlund Provisional Council of the of leadership at the local, Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) leadership as well regional and provincial levels within our nation, the REGION 4 PCMNO COUNCILLOR: Ernie Gatien as the hard work and ambitious campaigns of all the Métis Nation of Ontario will be ready to move forward REGION 5 PCMNO COUNCILLOR: Daniel Boulard candidates and their supporters in this election.” on the many opportunities before us in the coming REGION 6 PCMNO COUNCILLOR: Thomas Thompson On May 2, the 2016 Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) months and years.” elections drew a record number of MNO citizens The other Presidential candidate, Hank Rowlinson, REGION 7 PCMNO COUNCILLOR: Pauline Richardson participating in the election of Métis leaders at the expressed similar sentiments and stated: “I also want REGION 8 PCMNO COUNCILLOR: Anita Tucker regional and provincial levels, with a 44.4% increase to congratulate all of those who have been elected to PCMNO YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE: Mitch Case from the 2012 election in total ballots cast.