The 3rd Tuesday of the month is a special time for the men in our community to come together and play at the Grandfather Drum. This is the men's healing time. Thank you to St James Anglican Church for providing us a safe place, and for the Community Enhancement Grant from the District of Muskoka
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. We are starting to learn some new songs.
Last month we learned about the 4 Sacred Medicines and some protocols. This month we are going to make a simple medicine bag necklace which will allow you to carry tobacco at all times so you can give thanks always. Or perhaps you have a special stone you like to carry with you. You can...
Volunteers will be setting up from 9 am to noon in preparation for our Fall Clothing Giveaway event in partnership with Free Stuff 4 Daily Needs. UNLESS ALREADY ARRANGED--NO MORE CLOTHING DONATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. WE MUST DOWNSIZE WHAT IS ALREADY IN STORAGE. Maarsii, Miigwetch, Nia:wen for understanding.
PLEASE NOTE EARLIER CLOSING TIME--due to needing to cleanup totally after this event, we need a few hours and the energy to do so. WE WILL BE CLOSING AT 2 PM. Volunteers to help us clean up and restore the church to proper function for their Sunday needs is most appreciated. This event will provide...
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.
This is a Special Resolution Meeting that is open only to MIFC Members. We have an item that needs your vote and input on. You will have received an email &/or letter mail describing what the issue is that needs addressing. Come out and share your views, opinions, alternative solutions. Paper ballot voting will be...
This is a monthly gathering of Non-Indigenous and Indigenous community members. They look at ways of educating themselves on the issues of Truth and Reconciliation while also looking at ways that they can become allies. Learning to do ReconciliACTION. All are welcome. This month's guest speaker is MIFC Board Member, George leja and his journey...
Ugh, cold and flu season are upon us. In order to keep the spread to a minimum we are closing for 1 week. See you next week !!
Join us at the Ryde Community Centre for their 8th Annual Seniors Fair. FREE admission and lunch is included. All ages welcome. Guest speakers, activities, and displays. FREE BUS transportation from Trinity United Church in Gravenhurst to the Co-op and back. Pick up 9:30am and return 2pm. MIFC will be there to share and answer...
This is the monthly Board of Directors Meeting. General members of our membership (2023 active) can attend these meetings as observers. If interested, email: muskokafriendshipcentre@gmail.com to receive the zoom link. If not yet a member, join today.
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.