Tony Belcourt
Tony Belcourt | |
|---|---|
| 1st President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) | |
| In office 1993–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Gary Lipinski |
| 1st President of the Native Council of Canada (NCC) | |
| In office 1971–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Kermit Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1943 Lac St. Anne, Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality | Metis, Canadian |
| Domestic partner | Sandra Ames |
| Children | Christi Belcourt, Shane Belcourt, Suzanne Belcourt |
| Occupation | Indigenous Advocate |
| Known for | Indigenous Knowledge Keeper |
| Nickname | Makwa Gaa Nii Gaa Nich (The Bear that Leads) |
Anthony Belcourt OC LL.D. (Hon.) (born May 11, 1943) is a Métis rights leader and activist in Canada. He was the first president of the Native Council of Canada (1971-1974). He is best known for his work as the founding president of the Métis Nation of Ontario in 1993 and his leadership through the Powley Case in 2003.