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MNO Annual General Meeting 2026
From August 12-August 16 2026, Representatives from TYRMC including President Amie Therrien, Senator Paul Irvine, Treasurer Mary Anne Blore and Women’s Rep Tanya La Rush and Programs & Communications Coordinator Atika Irvine-Tench attended the 2026 MNO AGA hosted in Toronto, Ontario. We were once again reminded of the strength and identity that attending the AGA […]
August 18, 2026
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TYRMC Voyageur Paddle 2026
On August 9, 2026, TYRMC hosted their Annual Voyageur Paddle from the Toronto Harbourfront to the Toronto Islands. TYRMC Senator Paul Irvine started us off in a good way with introductions, a land acknowledgement and an opening prayer before we headed off. We were grateful for the beautiful weather. We practiced our teamwork as we […]
August 13, 2026
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9th Annual Youth Gathering
On August 8th, 2026, TYRMC joined Council Fire in the 9th Annual Youth Gathering at Regent Park. It was great to see all the young dancers and to speak to people about Métis culture, showing our furs and our sashes. We participated in the Grand Entry where we carried our Métis flag alongside the Eagle […]
August 13, 2026
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2026 TYRMC Summer Gathering
Our Saturday, July 18th Summer Gathering was set to take place on Snake Island, on the Toronto Islands. But by Thursday, the Saturday forecast was calling for a 100% chance of rain and thunderstorms—we had to make a decision. Fortunately, we were able to move the event indoors to the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC) […]
August 4, 2026
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Toronto & York Region Métis Citizens at FIFA Fan Festival
On June 26, 2026, some lucky TYRMC citizens got to experience FIFA Fan Fest at Fort York and the Bentway. They had a great time watching the game with others, participating in the on-site activities, visiting the Tkaronto section, and browsing the vendors. TYRMC was present at the FIFA Tkaronto Market sharing information about to […]
July 8, 2026
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TYRMC Summer Gathering 2026
Join us at the TYRMC Summer Gathering on Snake Island (Toronto Islands) for a day of Métis summer fun including a Métis “Buried Treasure Hunt” (based on Voyageur Caching), Catered Lunch with the community, Métis Storytelling with Virginia Barter and Kathy Morgan, Spoon dot art painting, a 4-Basket Disc Golf game, and a Tug-O-War send off! Prizes, ribbons, […]
June 26, 2026
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Indigenous Arts Festival at Biidaasige Park
On June 20, 2026, TYRMC attended the City of Toronto’s Indigenous Arts Festival as a vendor. People were very interested in the colours and beauty of the sash, as it caught their eye. Council had discussions with many people about a variety of topics regarding Metis people. Alicia Blore and the Tkaronto Metis Jiggers got […]
June 26, 2026
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Summer Solstice at the Aga Khan
On June 19, 2026, TYRMC joined in the festivites at the Aga Khan Summer Solstice event held by Toronto Council Fire. School groups joined in as well as museum guests. Some were interested in the colours of our sash, the meaning; how they were made. Others wanted to smell all the medicines and understand the […]
June 26, 2026
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Waškway: Birch Bark Biting with Megan Feheley at 401 Richmond
Image credit: Megan Feheley Presented By TD Bank Group, Toronto History Museums. Learn hands-on about the process and techniques for creating birch bark bitings with Toronto-based interdisciplinary artist Megan Feheley (Cree, Chapleau Cree First Nation). Offered as part of the Smoke Signals x Reflections exhibition, participants will be introduced to birch bark practices, including how to […]
May 12, 2026
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Waškway: Birch Bark Biting with Megan Feheley at 401 Richmond
Image credit: Megan Feheley Presented By TD Bank Group, Toronto History Museums. Learn hands-on about the process and techniques for creating birch bark bitings with Toronto-based interdisciplinary artist Megan Feheley (Cree, Chapleau Cree First Nation). Offered as part of the Smoke Signals x Reflections exhibition, participants will be introduced to birch bark practices, including how to […]
May 12, 2026
