Thanks to a generous grant from the Anglican Foundation of Canada, we have been able to have members make their own Ribbon Skirts, Ribbon Shirts, and Hand Drums. In June, a special Drum Birthing Ceremony was held. Now comes the next step--2 weeks to work on making quilted drum bags to protect your hand drums...
Come meet other local Metis and local Allies. Make new friends and learn how to create a traditional craft. Facilitator: Pamela Tremblay Hayes Secure your spot at pamtremblay55@gmail.com You will receive a reply confirming your spot and address and time.
Now that more members have made and birthed their hand drums, we are going to start to learn some songs together. Ladies, try to remember to bring your ribbon skirts when you are drumming.
Introduction to bead loom work. Complete a simple glass bead and leather strap bracelet. 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 Enhancement Grant. Open...
Introduction to bead loom work. Complete a simple glass bead and leather strap bracelet. 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 Enhancement Grant. For...
Introduction to bead loom work. Complete a simple glass bead and leather strap bracelet. 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 Enhancement Grant Open...
One of our dear members since 2019 recently passed away. Leslee Tassie was a remarkable flutist among her many talents. A celebration of life is being held for her.
Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre will be having an information booth at the Pride Festival all day -- 11 am to 4 pm. Come on out and speak with one of our Board Members, George. Thank you to the Pride Festival for providing the space for us to join them, and the Community Grant from the...
In order to protect the hand drums that several members made in May/23, we are working on making quilted bags. These bags will be used to store drums safely, while allowing them to be transported to and from events, drumming circles, and more. Each bag will be unique to the creator. This event is made...
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 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.