MNO FingerWeaving Workshop–zoom or in-person

St James Anglican Church 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

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...

Gravenhurst Manor Indigenous Cultural Interaction

The Manor at Gravenhurst Retirement Residence 300 Muskoka Road North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

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.

Bracebridge — Quill Earrings

Bracebridge Public Library 94 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada

Using quills from a recently harvest porcupine, participants will make a simple looped earring with quills. Adults and youth aged 10 years and older will enjoy this activity and learning more about porcupines. This programming is made possible by the Community Grant from the Town of Bracebridge....

Gravenhurst — Men’s Drumming

St James Anglican Church 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

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

Gravenhurst — Women’s Hand Drumming

St James Anglican Church 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Our Women's Hand Drumming group is still very novice, but we are slowly starting to learn new songs. So if you are also a new drummer, you will be very welcome in our midst. And if you more experienced, we would love to have you share your knowledge with us.

Let’s Eat–Wiisinadaa

St James Anglican Church 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

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.

Huntsville — Medicine Wheel

Huntsville Public Library 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada

PRE-REGISTER AT: https://www.huntsvillelibrary.ca/en/sign-up-for-activities/grown-ups.aspx Medicine Wheel Teachings can take an entire lifetime to learn. MIFC Volunteer Heather Panton will be sharing some of the teachings she holds. Come out, share, and enjoy a hands on creative activity in the process. Thank you to the Huntsville Public Library for the use of the space and the Community...

Let’s Eat–Wiisinadaa

St James Anglican Church 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

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.

Gravenhurst — Dreamcatcher Workshop

St James Anglican Church 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Come and learn how to make a willow hoop dreamcatcher with Rama FN member, Christine. Funding for this program has been provided by the Community Enhancement Grant from The District Municipality of Muskoka. And a special thank you to St James Anglican Church for providing free use of space for our weekly events.

Ryde — Quill Earrings

Ryde Co-op Community Centre 1624 Barkway Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Using quills from a recently harvest porcupine, participants will make a simple looped earring with quills. Adults and youth aged 10 years and older will enjoy this activity and learning more about porcupines. This programming is made possible by the Community Enhancement Grant from the District of Muskoka.

Gravenhurst–Clothing Giveaway–SET UP

St James Anglican Church 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Volunteers will be setting up from 9 am to noon in preparation for our Back to School Clothing Giveaway event in partnership with Free Stuff 4 Daily Needs. Clothing donations can be dropped off to St James Anglican Church between 9 and 11 am this day.

Gravenhurst–Back To School Giveaway–Clothes & More

St James Anglican Church 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

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...