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
32nd MNO ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2025
From August 13 – August 17, 2025, TYRMC was represented by four council members at the 32nd Annual General Assembly (AGA), held at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie. The AGA is the Metis Self-Government in action! The AGA offered a powerful opportunity to connect with citizens, other council members, and MNO […]
TYRMC Voyageur Paddle 2025
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, almost 30 our our Métis citizens and their families gathered at Toronto harbourfront for the annual TYRMC Voyageur Paddle. Our voyage started with TYRMC Senator Paul Irvine providing a welcoming prayer. We then took off on our voyage through the great and powerful Lake Ontario. Next stop: Toronto Islands! Once […]
Council Fire’s 8th Youth Gathering 2025
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the TYRMC participated in the 8th Annual Youth Gathering, a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture, community, and youth leadership, held in the heart of Regent Park, Toronto. It’s a day to connect, learn, and celebrate together! Find more info here: https://www.councilfire.ca/8th-annual-youth-gathering/ We had kids and adults stepping into our tipi, […]
