|
SEEKING THE DURHAM NDP NOMINATION
|
 |
 |
 |
|
Written by Larry O'Connor
|
Friday, 19 October 2012 13:13
|
| |
|
LARRY O'CONNOR TO SEEK DURHAM NDP NOMINATION
DURHAM - Former Mayor and MPP Larry O'Connor is hoping to carry the NDP banner in the upcoming by-election in the federal riding of Durham.
“I’m ready to hit the doorsteps and connect with voters and members here in Durham. I hope I can earn their trust and go on to represent the NDP in the upcoming by-election.” said O'Connor. “This campaign will give us an opportunity to send a strong message to Stephen Harper and the Conservatives that it’s a time for change."
O'Connor has served as Mayor of Brock Township and as a member of the provincial parliament, representing Durham-York. O'Connor has also served as a Durham regional councillor and is an active member of the community.
“People here in Durham deserve a representative that will stand up for them in Ottawa, not someone who spends their time wasting taxpayer dollars on lavish trips and perks," said O'Connor. "I will stand up for my fellow constituents and make sure their voices are heard."
The Durham seat was declared vacant after Cabinet Minister Bev Oda resigned.
-30-
For more information, please contact: Larry O’Connor, (905) 244-0414 |
|
Last Updated on Friday, 26 October 2012 17:01 |
|
|
Post Métis Nation of Ontario Election
|
|
|
|
|
Written by Larry O'Connor
|
Friday, 18 May 2012 15:26
|
| |
Closing Note on the PCMNO Elections
Congratulations to President Gary Lipinski and all who won during the recent elections to Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario. It was an exciting time and certainly engaged Métis citizens from every region in Ontario. As I travelled the province, I had the good fortune to meet many wonderful Métis people. While not able to win the position I had sought, I was able to make many new friendships. Thank you to all my supporters and especially those that signed my nomination papers.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
Community Engagement - Cuban Style
|
|
|
|
|
Written by Larry O'Connor
|
Friday, 13 January 2012 19:14
|
| |
Community Engagement - Cuban Style
Have you ever been on a vacation to a tropical island and wondered about life off the resort? After visiting Cuba twice on vacation with my family, I had an opportunity to visit and meet people off the resort. In particular, I want to tell you about a group of young Cubans engaged in some community development.
|
|
Last Updated on Friday, 18 May 2012 15:28 |
|
Read more...
|
|
Métis Nation of Ontario - Statement of Prime Purpose
|
|
|
|
|
Written by The Métis Nation of Ontario
|
Wednesday, 09 May 2012 19:16
|
| |
Statement of Prime Purpose
Where We Got Our Name
"The paternal ancestors of the Métis were the former employees of the Hudson Bay Northwest Fur Companies, and their maternal ancestors were Indian women of the various tribes.
The French word “Métis" is derived from the Latin participle mixtus, which means "mixed;” in French "mele;" it expresses well the idea that is sought to be conveyed.
However appropriate the corresponding English expression "Halfbreed" might have been for the first generation of the mixture of blood, now that European blood and Indian blood are mixed in every degree, it is no longer general enough.
The French word “Métis" expresses the idea of this mixture in the most satisfactory manner possible, and thus becomes a proper race name. Why should we care to what degree exactly of mixture we possess European blood and Indian blood? If we feel ever so little gratitude and filial love toward one or the other, do they not constrain us to say: "WE ARE MÉTIS!"
- Louis Riel, 1885
|
|
Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 May 2012 19:16 |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >> |
|
Page 1 of 12 |
