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
Métis Rendezvous Weekend at Willowgrove Farm
From Friday, February 21st to Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 the Toronto and York Region Métis Council held a Métis Rendezvous Weekend at Willowgrove Farm in Stouffville! The event included incredible workshops, gatherings, and outdoor activities, and was fueled by the amazing Nookomis Kitchen. We went tobogganing, snowshoed around beautiful Willowgrove Farm, and learned how to […]
Louis Riel Day at Toronto City Hall
On November 16th, 2024 the Toronto and York Region Métis Council held a celebration of Louis Riel at Toronto City Hall. The event began with remarks from MC William Skura, TYRMC Senator Suzanne Brunelle, PCMNO Vice Chair Sharon Cadeau, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, TYRMC Youth Rep Jenna Bjornson, and TYRMC Secretary Amie Therrien. From left: […]
TYRMC Family Zoo Day
On Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 the Toronto and York Region Métis Council celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Month with a family day at the Toronto Zoo! Held at the Conservation Clubhouse, the event featured Métis crafts & games. We were also able to showcase our impressive collection of animal pelts, sharing knowledge on the importance of […]
