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Chippewas of Georgina Island Pow Wow 2025
It was great to be part of the excitement at the Chippewas of Georgina Island Annual Pow Wow on Sept 27 and Sept 28 in Sutton! Beautiful fall days to vend alongside all the others, with Secretary Christine and 2SLGBTQ+ councillor Pierre selling our Métis sashes and other cool things! The days were filled with […]
Indigenous Legacy Gathering 2025
It was an honour once again participating in Council Fire’s 2025 Annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering at Nathan Phillips Square on September 29 and 30. It was incredible to see the square transformed into a meaningful gathering honouring Indigenous traditions, communal strength, and generational ties. These were two busy days for the TYRMC, filled with learning […]
TYRMC Harvest Day 2025
Our TYRMC Community Garden harvest this Sunday, Oct 6 at Allan Gardens was a great success! A sunny day to meet fellow citizens over three sisters soup, bannock and harvesting medicine. Lunch was followed by a sacred fire and a talk by Educator Robin Tench, speaking about the uses for the medicines that we grow […]
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, […]
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: […]
