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Toronto & York Region Métis Citizens at FIFA Fan Festival
On June 26, 2026, winners of the TYRMC FIFA Fan Fest draw got to enjoy being on the grounds of the FIFA Fan Fest for the day, courtesy of TASSC. Citizens mentioned they had a great time watching the game with others, browsing all the activities and visiting the Tkaronto section. TYRMC will be present […]
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
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Métis Fiddle Concert Series 2026
On April 26th at Scarborough Museum, the City of Toronto held the first Métis fiddle concert in a series of four, featuring the music from accomplished Métis fiddler Alicia Blore, accompanied by Jacob Wanuch on guitar and Megan Southwell leading the jigging lesson. TYRMC Senator Paul Irvine spoke about the history and development of Métis […]
April 29, 2026
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Spring Seed Swap 2026
Join the TYRMC for a Spring Seed Swap at Allan Gardens! Hosted by TYRMC Women’s Representative, Tanya La Rush, this event will be a drop-in gathering with community to swap seeds with other community members, as we prepare for the growing season ahead! Don’t have seeds to swap? No worries! Come see the TYRMC garden […]
April 16, 2026
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Métis Fiddle Concert at Montgomery's Inn - May 13th
Image Credit: Marissa Magneson Enjoy a performance of traditional Métis fiddle music by accomplished Métis fiddler Alicia Blore in the historic tavern at Mongomery’s Inn. Learn about the historical significance of Métis songs, play along to the rhythms on the wooden spoons, and taste traditional Métis bannock. Each performance features a special introduction about the […]
April 14, 2026
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Métis Fiddle Concert at Colborne Lodge - May 22nd
Image Credit: Marissa Magneson Enjoy a performance of traditional Métis fiddle music in the historic Coach House at Colborne Lodge. Hear music from accomplished Métis fiddler Alicia Blore, accompanied by Jacob Wanuch on guitar and Megan Southwell dancing traditional Métis jigs. Learn about the historical significance of Métis songs as you play along to the […]
April 14, 2026
