Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Are you a Métis youth ages 14-25? If so, check this out!


WANTED:  MÉTIS YOUTH AGED 18-25:

The Métis Nation of Ontario’s Aboriginal Responsible Gambling Program is seeking participants between 18-25 to be part of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s “Youth Responsible Gambling Video/DVD”.  This invitation seeks young adults that have experienced the impacts of having personal experience with, living with a family member, or knowing of a close friend that has suffered impacts of problem gambling.  Sharing with others will provide invaluable insights and assist everyone on the journey to healthy living.  Travel expenses and a modest honorarium for selected participants will be provided.

 WANTED:  MÉTIS YOUTH AGED 14-22:

The MNO is also offering a Youth Leadership initiative (for ages 14-22) that will be available via videoconferencing and live web-streaming.  Participants can earn volunteer hours towards the high school volunteer hour criteria, will receive free training on Responsible Gambling, can offer information to their own communities, and will receive a certificate and letter of participation from the MNO upon completion of participating and providing one community presentation.

Want to get invloved! Contact:

Loma Rowlinson,

Email:  lomar@metisnation.org
Toll Free:  1-800-263-4889 Ext. 150
Phone:  613-798-1488 Ext. 150
Cell:  613-299-2598