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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 […]
News Template
The News section contains written highlights of news (and can include photos) that will be relevant to the TYRMC community exclusively. These include brief recaps of meetings, consultations, or election information, but could include important news about individual TYRMC citizens too. The goal of the News section is to give other TYRMC citizens a sense […]
Métis Art Template
The artwork area of the site features visual arts and crafts created by Métis artists and craftspeople. The goal is to showcase community citizens’ works in a dedicated gallery space. Submitting pieces to the art gallery To submit a piece to the gallery, please include the following in an email addressed to council@tyrmc.org: Images submitted […]
Event Highlights Template
The Event Highlights section of the site is a space to share past events through: a long video recording of an entire event (e.g., a 2-hour workshop) a short video recap of event highlights (e.g., a 3-minute video recap of Louis Riel Day) a written recap of event highlights with or without images a combination […]
Citizen Spotlight Templates
Citizen Spotlights are blog-type written feature stories about Métis citizens in your community. There are two types of spotlights: Work/Achievement Showcase Spotlight Goal To showcase the work or achievements of a community citizen to celebrate their contribution to the Métis community. Who to feature Not limited to TYRMC citizen, could be someone in the broader […]
TYRMC Workshops 2022
Beaded & Tufted Scissor Case Workshop – February/March 2022 Beaded Poppy Workshop – Feb 22
TYRMC Medicine Walk – June 13, 2022
For the last meeting of our Spring Sharing Circle for Métis well-being with Tera Beaulieu and Associates of the Weaving Wellness Centre, we went for a Medicine Walk in Magwood Park! On June 13th, Ethan Dankert-Lannigan guided us through a trail in the park and shared their knowledge of the plants and animals that lived […]
2-Spirit Pow Wow
On Saturday, June 4th 2022, the TYRMC attended Toronto’s first-ever 2-Spirit Pow Wow, hosted by the 2-Spirited People of the First Nations. At Downsview Park in Toronto/Tkaronto, community members who identify as 2-Spirited, as well as many allies, celebrated their place in modern society on a brilliantly sunny day. There was lots of dancing, singing, […]
