Facilitated by Cassie (The One Who Builds the Healing Lodge) and the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre. Orange Shirt Pin Beading workshop. All materials supplied. All are welcome. Registration is required. Programming for this event is provided by The District Municipality of Muskoka through the Community Enhancement Fund, and the Huntsville Public Library.
To some, making tobacco ties is commonplace, however, to others it isn't. This activity is to introduce members reconnecting to their culture a safe place to ask questions, learn more about the sacred medicines, and protocol on approaching Elders with tobacco ties. Later this month, having a tobacco tie available for any TRC Day events,...
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.
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...
UPDATE--WORKSHOP FULL Join Kokum Pamela Tremblay Hayes on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Kokum Pamela will introduce participants to some teachings on the Medicine Wheel and participants will also create their own personal Medicine Pouch. MEDICINE WHEEL: represents the four dimensions of self and of life, it symbolizes Balance, Well-being, Four Stages of life and...
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.
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.
Join us for an afternoon in the kitchen and baking bannock. Faciltator for this workshop is Board Member, Diane
Learn a simple bead wrapping technique to dress up your ceremonial feathers while doubling as a handle. 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...
REGISTRATION IS THROUGH THE BRACEBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY 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...
