FORT FRANCES, ON, March 24, 2017 /CNW/ - The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is holding a half-day community meeting in Fort Frances for MNO citizens from Northwestern Ontario. The meeting will focus on Métis rights and outstanding claims in Northwestern Ontario.
Time: Lunch will start at 12:00 pm and the meeting will run from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2017
Location: Copper River Inn and Conference Centre, 700 Steward Street, Fort Frances
Speakers and presenters:
- MNO President Margaret Froh
- MNO Region 2 Councilor Theresa Stenlund
- Métis Lawyer and MNO Legal Counsel Jason Madden
- Historian with Know History Historical Services Ryan Shackleton
Agenda topics:
- Daniels Case and upcoming Métis rights litigation
- Recently signed MNO-Canada Memorandum of Understanding on Reconciliation
- Recently completed research on historic Métis families in
Northwestern Ontario as well as other historic research
- Update on discussions with Canada on outstanding Métis claims in
Northwestern Ontario, including the Halfbreed Adhesion to Treaty 3
SOURCE Métis Nation of Ontario
Emily Keyes, 613-804-3142
Related Links
http://www.metisnation.org/
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