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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, […]
Oshawa Métis Heritage Day 2025
On June 21, 2025, TYRMC joined the Oshawa Durham Region Métis Council to celebrate their 16th Métis Heritage Day! It was a great event that celebrated and honoured our rich Métis culture through music, dance, and food. TYRMC President Amie Therrien and Senator Paul Irvine represented proudly, selling sashes, fire bags, and Métis branded items, […]
AGA Khan Summer Solstice Celebration 2025
On Friday June 20th, 2025, the TYRMC celebrated the Summer Solstice with the AGA Khan and the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre. The MNO Summer Youth Program joined the TYRMC to teach kids about dot art and finger weaving. Our MNO Summer Youth Program volunteers patiently taught the kids these valuable and historic art […]
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 […]
TYRMC at the Aga Khan Museum National Indigenous Peoples Day Event
On Thursday, June 20th and Friday, June 21st, 2024 the Toronto & York Region Métis Council & our tipi joined the Toronto Council Fire Summer Solstice & National Indigenous Peoples Day event at the Aga Khan Museum in North York. TYRMC Council & community members had a blast celebrating Métis culture among many other Indigenous […]
TYRMC Métis Spring Social
On March 23rd, 2024 the TYRMC Métis Spring Social had us celebrating Métis culture and tradition at Fort York in Toronto.
TYRMC Louis Riel Day & Christmas Celebration
On Sunday, November 26th, 2023 we gathered to commemorate Louis Riel & celebrate the Christmas season with brunch, dot art ornament crafts, fiddling, dancing, and children’s activities. It wouldn’t be a party without the musical talents of citizens Alicia and Liam Blore! Many took part in creating their own Christmas ornament with traditional Métis Dot […]
