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
Toronto & York Region Métis Citizens at FIFA Fan Festival
On June 26, 2026, some lucky TYRMC citizens got to experience FIFA Fan Fest at Fort York and the Bentway. They had a great time watching the game with others, participating in the on-site activities, visiting the Tkaronto section, and browsing the vendors. TYRMC was present at the FIFA Tkaronto Market sharing information about to […]
Indigenous Arts Festival at Biidaasige Park
On June 20, 2026, TYRMC attended the City of Toronto’s Indigenous Arts Festival as a vendor. People were very interested in the colours and beauty of the sash, as it caught their eye. Council had discussions with many people about a variety of topics regarding Metis people. Alicia Blore and the Tkaronto Metis Jiggers got […]
Summer Solstice at the Aga Khan
On June 19, 2026, TYRMC joined in the festivites at the Aga Khan Summer Solstice event held by Toronto Council Fire. School groups joined in as well as museum guests. Some were interested in the colours of our sash, the meaning; how they were made. Others wanted to smell all the medicines and understand the […]
