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The Metis Nation of Ontario has recently received funding for
consultations with MNO citizens on a number of matters. In order to maximize the potential for MNO citizens to provide their
input, I am pleased to inform you that the MNO will be holding a series of weekend workshops in various areas throughout the
Province in the months of January, February and March, 2005.
DAY 1 Saturday, February 12, 2005
| 8:00 - 10:00 |
Registration |
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
Call to Order
MNO Chair, Gary Lipinski; MNO Vice-Chair, France
Picotte
o Opening Prayer
o Welcome and Opening Remarks by Co-Chairs
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Welcoming Remarks by Sudbury Metis Council President Richard Sarrazin
o Introduction of Participants
o Opening Presentation by MNO President Tony Belcourt |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:15 - 12:30 |
Presentation by Paul Heighington
Nuclear Fuel
Waste Management - What is the Issue and how is the Metis Community affected? |
| 12:30 - 1:30 |
Lunch Break |
| 1:30 - 3:00 |
Power Point Presentation and Discussion
Post
Powley issues:
o What exactly is the Metis right
o Research Priorities and Strategy
o On-going Negotiations |
| 3:00 - 3:15 |
Break |
| 3:15 - 5:00 |
Metis Nation Constitution - What is the objective
of having a Constitution, what is in a Constitution, how does it affect citizens of the Metis Nation? |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Adjourn |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Reception |
| 6:30 - 11:00 |
Dinner, Entertainment |
DAY TWO Sunday, February 13, 2005
| 9:00 - Noon |
Metis Nation Definition, National Registry and Community
Acceptance Process |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch |
| 1:00 - 4:00 |
Priority Program and Service Issues of
the MNO and as Defined by the Community Roundtable Discussion including:
o Metis Nation Health Needs Assessment
o Employment
and Training
o Education
o Culture
o Others |
| 4:00 - 4:30 |
Closing Ceremonies |
For further information contact:
Pour plus d'information contacter:
Beverley Newton
1-800-263-4889 or
613-798-1488
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