Community Harvesting Information
Community Harvesting Information
ABOUT MÉTIS HARVESTING
In 2018 the MNO and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry signed a Framework Agreement on Métis Harvesting (the “Framework Agreement”) that advanced the recognition of Métis rights in the province. The Agreement recognizes the legitimacy of the MNO Harvesting Policy and Harvesters Cards, all of which were developed for—and by—the MNO in consultation with its citizens and harvesters. These Métis-created laws and systems continue to be under the complete control of the MNO.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CIRCLE
In addition to being the home community for the landmark Powley Case, the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community was also the first region to establish a Restorative Justice Circle to address harvesting wrongdoing, rebuilding relationships, increased community involvement, and community guidance to MNO citizens in the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community. For more information on the Restorative Justice Circle please see the Terms of Reference (ToR).
CAPTAIN OF THE HUNT
For more information on Métis harvesting rights, or harvesting in the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community, contact the Huron-Superior Métis Community Captain of the Hunt.
Region 4 (Historic Sault Ste. Marie Traditional Harvesting Territory) Captain of the Hunt:
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Name: Steve Gjos
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Phone: 705-257-9067
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Email: COTHRegion4@metisnation.org
Region 4 (Historic Sault Ste. Marie Traditional Harvesting Territory) Liaison:
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Name: Art Bennett
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Phone: 705-785-3508
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Email: COTHLRegion4@metisnation.org
Additional Resources
Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council
Learn more about the Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council and connect with local Council members.
North Channel Métis Council
Learn more about the North Channel Métis Council and connect with local Council members.
