MNO mourns loss of Albertine Roussin at age 104
Press Release August 20, 2021 The Métis Nation of Ontario extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Albertine Roussin who passed away July 16 in Dryden, Ontario…
Makivik Mourns the Passing of Putulik Papigatuk Inuit Leader and Signatory of The James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement
Press Release KUUJJUAQ – AUGUST 10, 2021 – It is with profound sadness that Makivik Corporation recognizes the passing of Putulik Papigatuk in Salluit. A tireless advocate for Inuit rights…
Joint statement on visiting Kamloops Indian Residential School public memorial
Press Release July 30, 2021 KAMLOOPS – Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued a joint statement…
Remembering and Honouring the missing and murdered Indigenous children of Quebec
Press Release Kahnawake, July 20, 2021 – Commemoration ceremonies for Indigenous children who went missing or were murdered in hospitals began at dawn yesterday at Lac Decelles, Quebec. This four-day…
WWII veteran and MNO Citizen Wilfred Rochon passes
Press Release July 15, 2021 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is sad to announce the passing of Métis veteran and citizen Wilfred Rochon. Wilfred served in the Canadian Army…
July 15 | Public Presentation on KIRS Findings & TteS Next Steps
Press Release 8:45 am Pacific: Zoom start for media to join and tech check. MEDIA: INVITATION TO MEDIA TO ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY 9:00 – 10:00 am Pacific: Public…
City of Brandon Lowering Flags For Unmarked Graves Found Near Former Kuper Island Industrial School
Press Release July 14, 2021 Brandon, MB – Earlier this week, the Penelakut Tribe announced the confirmation of 160+ undocumented and unmarked graves at the former Kuper Island Industrial School.…
MKO Statement on 160+ Unmarked Graves Found by the Penelakut Tribe in British Columbia
Press Release Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) is issuing this statement in response to an announcement that more unmarked graves have been found at the…
Statement from Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Re: Unmarked Graves Found in Penelakut Tribal Territory in British Columbia
Press Release (OTTAWA, ON.) Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) National Chief Elmer St. Pierre has voiced his support for the Penelakut Tribe and their allies as well as all Indigenous…
MNBC Statement on Discovery of 160 Graves on Vancouver Island
Press Release “Every week we are hearing the news about Indigenous Nations preparing to do the heart-breaking and re-traumatizing work to find our lost children. The St. Albert Métis started…
