In honour of our Indigenous veterans who served in the past and even presently--we are making beaded poppy pins. This will be building on beading skills. Please note: these poppy pins are not for sale and cannot be sold. These are strictly for your own personal use or gifting. We strongly encourage you to still...
Join our team of facilitators as they lead you through a hands on activity of making your own dreamcatcher. Learn the teachings of the dreamcatcher. It is more than a “made in China” rear view mirror item for your car. Thank you to the Muskoka Lakes Community Grant for making this programming possible. PRE-REGISTER: Muskoka...
Join us every Tuesday in Gravenhurst for some soup and other treats. A way to provide good company and food and address some food security issues too. Thank you to the District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant for making this programming possible.
National Indigenous Veterans Day is a memorial day observed in Canada in recognition of aboriginal contributions to military service, particularly in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. It occurs annually on 8 November. The day was first commemorated in 1994. DID YOU KNOW? During WWII, when Indigenous soldiers returned to Canada,...
Come and learn the basics of bead looming. Thank you to the District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant for making this programming possible.
This is the monthly Board of Directors Meeting. General members of our membership (2024 active) can attend these meetings as observers. If interested, email: info@mifc.ca to receive the zoom link. If not yet a member, join today.
Join us every Tuesday in Gravenhurst for some soup and other treats. A way to provide good company and food and address some food security issues too. Thank you to the District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant for making this programming possible.
In 2021 over 6,000 orange ribbons were tied at the Silver Bridge in Bracebridge. After they were taken down it was determined that these ribbons would be used in an ongoing teaching tool. A Community Quilt. However, it takes time and a lot of sewers, experienced or not, to come together and work on quilt...
First time offered at this location and a great way to close out our year. We are making Healing Blankets. This is a popular activity as we make and wrap each other in love and healing. These are no-sew blankets and are a true piece of community participation as we all work together and pour...
First time offered at this location. We are making Healing Blankets. This is a popular activity as we make and wrap each other in love and healing. These are no-sew blankets and are a true piece of community participation as we all work together and pour good intentions into each one before they are gifted...
Join us every Tuesday in Gravenhurst for some soup and other treats. A way to provide good company and food and address some food security issues too. Thank you to the District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant for making this programming possible.
Every once in a while we need to slow down and finish what projects have been started. At the request of participants this week has been set aside as a time to bring in some of our previous workshop items--not yet finished and get them done. Join us over soup lunch, laughter, and conversation as...