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Decorative Bags Workshop Registration - Honouring Métis Heritage through Decorative Arts
Decorative bags have been a part of Métis culture for quite some time; however, the needs of our peoples have changed throughout history. Traditionally bags would carry medicines or ammunition. Today one thing Métis people carry is their cell phone. Inspired by the concept, #ModernMétis, workshop facilitator, Marissa Magneson, designed a decorative cell phone bag. […]
November 17, 2023
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Fiddle Drop In Interest
Fiddle Drop-In “Calling all fiddlers!” The TYRMC is happy to host monthly fiddle meet ups and jams from 6:30-8pm at Warden Hilltop Community Centre (25 Mendelssohn St. – Across from Warden Subway Station). Fiddlers of all experience welcome. The next meet up is Wednesday December 6th 6:30 – 8:00pm. Please register below if you would like to be informed and […]
November 14, 2023
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Louis Riel Day and Christmas Brunch
Join us on Sunday, November 26th, as we commemorate Louis Riel and celebrate the Christmas season. Learn about Louis Riel, make a dot art tree ornament, dance and enjoy fiddle music and participate in children’s activities. Win Door Prizes! Brunch will be served!! Time: 10 am to 1 pmLocation: Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas Street West, […]
November 13, 2023
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Design Concepts - Honouring Metis Heritage Through Decorative Arts
What makes Métis decorative art forms unique? How do I begin to design my own pattern? What is the difference between copying another artist and drawing inspiration from them? Join Marissa Magneson on Tuesday, November 28th at 7pm via Zoom to learn about the uniqueness of Métis decorative arts design concepts and how to draft […]
November 13, 2023
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MNO 20-30 - A Celebration of MNO and Powley
Come join us to celebrate 20 years of Powley and 30 years of the Métis Nation of Ontario with fellow community members while enjoying dot art activities, food, music and some fun games and trivia. Together we will celebrate the MNO and Powley and have lots of fun while doing it. Light snacks and beverages […]
October 3, 2023
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TYRMC Medicine Harvesting Workshop + Sacred Fire
September 14, 2023
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Honouring Métis Heritage Through Decorative Arts
The Toronto and York Region Métis Council is excited to present the Honouring Métis Heritage Through Decorative Arts program. This program, funded by the Ontario Arts Council through the Government of Ontario, will showcase our rich history and cultural artistic traditions. By attending, you will have the opportunity to discover the historical roots of traditional […]
September 11, 2023
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Urban Portage Challenge
Urban Portage Challenge 2022-23 – F.A.Q. Who is the contact in my community for the Urban Portage Challenge? There has been a “Community Champion” assigned to each community and that individual will be the primary contact for the Urban Portage Challenge. A list of Community Champions will be made available locally and provincially. How do I […]
August 29, 2023
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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 […]
May 29, 2023
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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, […]
March 27, 2023
