Event
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
Event
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
Highlight
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
Event
Canoe Expedition 2023
On-the-Water Experience for Métis Youth! Applications are open for Métis Youth, aged 15-18, to take part in a 1-week summer canoe camp. Deadline to apply: May 3 https://metisnation.smapply.io/prog/canoe_expedition_2023/
April 21, 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
Opportunity
The Research Assistant with Toronto Metropolitan University
Position Title Research Assistant Department Department ofGeography and Planning Hours per week* *Not required for the research opportunity* 10 hours per week Deadline to apply Monday, Feb 6th, 12 noon Department: Department ofGeography and Planning Position supervisor: Dr. Harald Bauder Contract length: 3 months with possibility of extension, based on project progress Hours of […]
January 30, 2023
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TYRMC On Ai Famii (We are Family) Program - February Family Gathering
Register Here: https://forms.gle/yu3d548jWRdzzn4aA The Toronto & York Region Métis Council is excited to offer a community gathering for Métis families with children 12 and under called “On Ai Famii – We are Family”. Our first gathering will be held virtually on Saturday February 4th from 10:30am to 12pm. At this event, we will be playing […]
January 23, 2023
Event
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
Event
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
Event
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