In those days there was no help for someone like me.
Laura Marjorie Finn (nee Wells) is a Métis mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Family is central to her life and, at age 96, Laura still dedicates herself to ensuring family members are getting what they need day-to-day and long term.
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Oh, that’s a Métis thing!
Alicia Blore is an MNO citizen with historical ancestral ties to the Red River Settlement in Manitoba. She didn’t always know about her Métis ancestry growing up but still grew up with some of those key cultural traditions, like playing the fiddle.
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Event Highlights
Holiday Lunch January 2026
It was a wonderful day – connecting with community made a snowy day feel warm! Our citizens got to know each other as they played “find someone who..” bingo. New connections were made and bingo was won by many. Others enjoyed making beautiful paintings or dot art on musical spoons. We sat down to a […]
LOUIS RIEL DAY AT TORONTO CITY HALL 2025
Louis Riel Day at Toronto City Hall, on Sunday, November 16th, was a wonderful day of reflecting and celebrating Louis Riel’s dedication to the Métis people and our resilience. Many came out to join us as we honoured Louis Riel’s legacy, and celebrated the Métis Nation. The flag raising ceremony included speeches by MC William […]
Chippewas of Georgina Island Pow Wow 2025
It was great to be part of the excitement at the Chippewas of Georgina Island Annual Pow Wow on Sept 27 and Sept 28 in Sutton! Beautiful fall days to vend alongside all the others, with Secretary Christine and 2SLGBTQ+ councillor Pierre selling our Métis sashes and other cool things! The days were filled with […]
