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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 […]
TYRMC – Sugar Bush Harvest Retreat
On Sunday, April 26th. 2023 we took a group trip to Terra Cotta Conservation Site to participate in their Maple Syrup in the Park event where we were able to learn about different methods for making maple syrup and how Terra Cotta uses sustainable methods to harvest syrup from their maple trees. First stop: the […]
Fun in the Snow: On Ai Famii Snowshoe Adventure 2023
On Tuesday, March 14th, we journeyed off to Wilket Creek Trail for an afternoon of snowshoeing as part of our On Ai Famii, Family and Children’s Programming. There were games, prizes, scavenger hunts, and a delicious pizza lunch from a local pizzeria—and, of course, hot chocolate as well. As part of our snowshoe scavenger hunt, […]
2022 TYRMC Powley Day Celebration
On Saturday September 24th, we gathered at our community garden at Allan Gardens Conservatory to remember the decade long fight led by the MNO with Steve and Roddy Powley for recognition of Métis harvesting rights in the R. v. Powley case. Marsee to Métis earth worker, Ethan Dankert-Lannigan, who shared their knowledge on harvesting practices including […]
TYRMC Voyager Paddle
The Toronto & York Region Métis Council met at the Toronto Harbourfront on Sunday July 17 for a paddle to the Toronto Islands in a voyageur canoe!
The TYRMC at the Métis Nation of Ontario’s 2022 Annual General Assembly
This year’s Annual General Assembly was held in Toronto on August 18th – 21st, 2022. The Assembly opened with a canoe arrival of Métis leaders and dignitaries on the Toronto Islands, with meetings and presentations at the InterContinental Hotel in the days following. Read more about the happenings of the AGA here: https://www.metisnation.org/news/metis-nation-of-ontario-concludes-successful-annual-general-assembly/
PRIDE 2022
“Toronto Pride 2022 was an incredible experience. After 2 long pandemic years, I was truly looking forward to celebrating this event in person. The Métis Nation of Ontario was invited to carry our flag alongside the 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations and other Indigenous Nations who helped open and lead the parade. I met up […]
Learning Exchange Template
The goal of the Learning Exchange area of the site is to create a space where TYRMC citizens can exchange skills and traditions with one another. It’s open to any and all TYRMC citizens: you don’t need teaching experience to share in this space. Format This section is our most flexible in terms of format and […]
Recording, Editing & Uploading Resources
Video Basic selfie video instructions using a phone Setting up your camera. If you haven’t got someone available to record you, use a selfie stick, a stack of books or one of the shelves on your bookcase to hold the camera. If none of these options are available just hold the phone with your hands […]
