Introduction to bead loom work. Complete a simple glass bead and leather strap bracelet. Facilitated by Theresa Buker (Diligent Harvester), Metis from the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre and member of the IACC (Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada). All materials are provided. This activity is made possible by the Town of Bracebridge Community Grant. Open to...
Thanks to a generous grant from the Anglican Foundation of Canada, we have been able to have members make their own Ribbon Skirts, Ribbon Shirts, and Hand Drums. In June, a special Drum Birthing Ceremony was held. Now comes the next step--2 weeks to work on making quilted drum bags to protect your hand drums...
Come meet other local Metis and local Allies. Make new friends and learn how to create a traditional craft. Facilitator: Pamela Tremblay Hayes Secure your spot at pamtremblay55@gmail.com You will receive a reply confirming your spot and address and time.
Now that more members have made and birthed their hand drums, we are going to start to learn some songs together. Ladies, try to remember to bring your ribbon skirts when you are drumming.
Introduction to bead loom work. Complete a simple glass bead and leather strap bracelet. Facilitated by Theresa Buker (Diligent Harvester), Metis from the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre and member of the IACC (Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada). All materials are provided. This activity is made possible by The District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant. Open...
Introduction to bead loom work. Complete a simple glass bead and leather strap bracelet. Facilitated by Theresa Buker (Diligent Harvester), Metis from the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre and member of the IACC (Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada). All materials are provided. This activity is made possible by The District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant. For...
Introduction to bead loom work. Complete a simple glass bead and leather strap bracelet. Facilitated by Theresa Buker (Diligent Harvester), Metis from the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre and member of the IACC (Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada). All materials are provided. This activity is made possible by The District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant Open...
In order to protect the hand drums that several members made in May/23, we are working on making quilted bags. These bags will be used to store drums safely, while allowing them to be transported to and from events, drumming circles, and more. Each bag will be unique to the creator. This event is made...
As a way to address food security issues--we offer a weekly soup, available to participants. When available, food bank items may also be available to take home.
As a way to address food security issues--we offer a weekly soup, available to participants. When available, food bank items may also be available to take home.
Pre-register for the zoom link by emailing: muskokafriendshipcentre@gmail.com TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 1PM the Metis Nation of Ontario will be doing a zoom workshop with the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre on BEGINNING FINGERWEAVING. Materials you will need so you can participate at home are: 2 different coloured yarn (colours are optional but we usually suggest one...
The Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre will be sharing Indigenous cultural artifacts, drumming, music, history, and answering questions. The Manor at Gravenhurst Retirement Residence invited us there to share with their residents on this International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.