Muskoka Indigenous Friends Cultural Centre

TRC Advocacy Circle
2023-04-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-03-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Bracebridge United Church, 46 Dominion Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 2A5, Canada
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.

Clean Up Clothing Giveaway
2023-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Monday afternoon is the day to clean up after the very successful FREE Clothing Giveaway event held on Saturday. But life must return to normal at this location in time for our group gathering on Tuesday afternoon. Volunteers are always welcome!

Clothing Giveaway
2023-04-22 09:00 - 16:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
An all day FREE Clothing Giveaway event. Come shop, mingle with other community members, and perhaps, find that perfect item!

Set Up Clothing Giveaway
2023-04-21 08:00 - 12:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Time to put away the winter clothes and try to find spring/summer wear. Volunteers needed to help set up for this community event.

Drumming
2023-04-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Youth Rattle Kit--Huntsville Day 2
2023-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
Day 2 carries on the teachings behind the rattles. Additionally, this is the day to make them “rattle”. Removing the stuffing and filling with assorted beads, stones, or precious personal items. Each rattle will be unique, just like the youth making them.

Youth Rattle Kit--Huntsville Day 1
2023-04-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
PRE-REGISTRATION through the Huntsville Public Library is required.
Youth and their parents/guardians will work together on this 2 day workshop to create a deer hyde rattle. A great way to start building the ceremonial bundles of our youth. Sign up today.
Day 1: Sew the wet hyde together and stuff into shape.

Medicine Bag Workshop--Huntsville
2023-04-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
WORKSHOP IS FULL
This is the event that had to be rescheduled from December 1, 2022.
Join Kokum Pamela in learning how to make your own Smokeless Smudge Spray, Medicine Bag, and receive the teachings on the Sacred Medicines.

Easter
2023-04-09

Good Friday
2023-04-07

Let's Eat--Wiisinadaa
2023-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Board of Directors Meeting
2023-04-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom Meeting
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.

Orange Ribbon Quilt Project
2023-03-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
A time to bring in parts of the quilt for working on.

Meet and Greet with Digging Roots
2023-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Gateway Worship Centre, 460 Muskoka Road South, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
FREE EVENT: Digging Roots is coming to town and wants to meet the area Indigenous youth. Come out and meet them in person.
They will be playing later that night at the Gravenhurst Opera House. Get your tickets to the concert for 20% off by using this code: Zhawenim

Youth Rattle Making Workshop: Day 2
2023-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Registered participants will take the now dried rattles and finish them off with items inside to make them “rattle”. Each rattle will have a distinct and unique sound based on this process. This is the day our local Indigenous Youth will be able to make a joyful noise

Youth Rattle Making Workshop: Day 1
2023-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Schedule your youth now for this activity over the March Break. Priority given to our Indigenous family members. These rattle kits come from Tribal Spirit Music.
Pre-registration is required by March 1, 2023: muskokafriendshipcentre@gmail.com
WORKSHOP FULL !!
Participants will be making their own deer rawhide rattles. Day 1 involves cutting, sewing, and stuffing to get the shape. Remember to come back for Day 2 to complete the process after the rattle has dried.
Teachings will be given too.

Let's Eat--Wiisinadaa
2023-03-07 13:00 - 15:00
This week we are making Chaga Tea and exploring its health benefits.

Board of Directors Meetings
2023-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom Meeting

Registration Deadline Youth Rattle Kit Making
2023-03-01
Tuesday, March 14 will be a Rattle Making Workshop for the youth of the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre. Priority will be given to our Indigenous families. Pre-registration is required as there are limited number of kits available at this time.

Board Governance Training
2023-02-28
Members of the Board of Directors will be participating in an all day Non-Profit Governance Training day. All regularly scheduled workshops at the St James Anglican Church will be cancelled for this day.

Popcorn Popping Gravenhurst Winter Carnival
2023-02-18
Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre will be manning one of the fire drums for the day. Why not stop by, get warm by the fire, and pop some popcorn too!

Let's Eat--Wiisinadaa
2023-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Cedar Tea–Learn How To Make with Darlene Lent.
This will be a hands on activity where we will learn how to make cedar tea, and then later enjoy a cup.
We will also be discussing how to find the best grocery deals in the flyers. Learning ways to fight back against high food prices.

Voting Technical Assistance
2023-02-07 11:00 - 16:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Moon River Metis Council elections run February 6-9. Do you struggle with technology? Do you need assistance with signing into OneFeather so you can place your vote?
The Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre is offering a location, laptop, internet access and someone to help you figure out how to enter the voting platform so you can vote. Make your vote count.
(This is not an endorsed voting station by the MNO. Just citizens helping citizens)
