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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 Street Survivor Kits and Winter Coat Drive
Help our community stay safe and warm this winter with the TYRMC Street Survivor Kit Distribution and Winter Coat Drive @ Allen Gardens (Jarvis and Carlton St.). The TYRMC is accepting gently used winter coats. If you are able to provide a coat for an adult or child, please gather and drop them off on Saturday November 5th between 11am […]
October 17, 2022
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TYRMC Truth & Reconciliation Event
The TYRMC would like to invite you to a Truth & Reconciliation Event on Sunday October 23rd from 11am-3pm at our community garden space at Allan Gardens Conservatory. Join us for a Sacred fire and Truth & Reconciliation crafts & activities – in honour of all who did not make it home from residential schools, the survivors, and their families. We […]
October 17, 2022
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TYRMC Shaggy Rag Rug Workshop
Join the Toronto & York Region Métis Council in this Shaggy Rag Rug workshop, which will focus on taking action on textile waste while learning to repurpose old fabric scraps into a shaggy rag rug. Participants will need fabric scraps (t-shirt/jersey knit material), scissors OR rotary cutter+mat to participate in this workshop! Please note: to make a 2ft […]
September 14, 2022
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TYRMC 2022 Powley Day Celebration
The TYRMC would like to invite you to our Powley Day Celebration that is happening on Saturday September 24th, 2022 from 10:00am-12:00pm. We will be gathering at our community garden at Allan Gardens Conservatory. Register NOW: https://forms.gle/eu9LEuTgnnZZksxz7 Join us as we remember the decade long fight led by the MNO with Steve and Roddy Powley for […]
September 12, 2022
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MNO's 29th Annual General Assembly
It’s official! Registration has opened for the 29th Annual General Assembly! The event kicks off with a canoe arrival of MNO leadership and special guests at Toronto Island Park, where there will be live music and a community BBQ. In the following days, meetings are held to discuss the business of the MNO. There will […]
July 25, 2022
