Muskoka Indigenous Friends Cultural Centre

Gravenhurst--Orange Shirt Pins and Beaded Earrings
2024-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Orange Shirt Pin Beading workshop. All materials supplied. Learn how to bead an edging on the orange felt to make your own year round Every Child Matters statement piece.
There is an optional activity being offered at the same time. Orange Beaded Earrings. Because this is the 3rd year that the Orange Shirt Pin activity is being offered in this location, some may already have pins and would like to do a different activity. All supplies included.

Bracebridge--Beaded Card Cover
2024-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Bracebridge Salvation Army Church, 456 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1Y3, Canada
Supported by the Anglican Foundation of Canada, we are pleased to offer a few activities that are part of our “Walk With A Soft Moccasin” programming.

Come and build on beading skills with this moose hyde project.
Maarsii, Miigwetch, Nia:wen for the support of the South Muskoka Ministries Bracebridge Community Church.

Huntsville--Orange Shirt Pins and Beaded Earrings
2024-09-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
Orange Shirt Pin Beading workshop. All materials supplied. All are welcome. Registration is required through the Huntsville Public Library.
There is an optional activity being offered at the same time. Orange Beaded Earrings. Because this is the 3rd year that the Orange Shirt Pin activity is being offered in this location, some may already have pins and would like to do a different activity. All supplies included. Please sign up through the Huntsville Public Library.

Thank you to the District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant for making this programming possible.

Huntsville–Walk With A Soft Moccasin–Day 1
2024-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Aspdin Community Centre, Muskoka District Road 3, Utterson, Ontario, P0B 1M0, Canada
This is a special 2024 healing project that we have entitled: Walk With A Soft Moccasin.
Over the past few months participants have been working with various deer and moose hyde projects and building their creative beading skills. The end goal is to have urban Muskoka Indigenous community members feel confident with these materials to now make the ultimate–their own pair of moccasins.
Day 1 is where the participants will work on moose hyde and create a personalized beading design. It is not expected that participants will complete both vamps (the tops of the moccasin) today. Rather, participants will get a good start and then take home to complete before we gather in October to assemble the moccasins.
Various moccasins from the 1800’s will be on site to use as inspiration and teachings.
Due to the costs involved in a moccasin workshop and the need to make this available to as many urban Muskoka Indigenous community members as possible, this activity is not open to our non-Indigenous allies at this time. Maarsii, Miigwetch, Nia:wen, Thank You for understanding the need for this healing activity among the Indigenous community.
FREE TO ATTEND–LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
LUNCH / REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
Funding for this activity is provided by:

Gravenhurst--Meetsho Taak--Let's Eat
2024-09-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Join us every Tuesday in Gravenhurst for some soup and other treats. A way to provide good company and food and address some food security issues too.
Thank you to the District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant for making this programming possible.

Gravenhurst--Healing Blankets
2024-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Once again we are doing Healing Blankets. This is a popular activity as we make and wrap each other in love and healing. These are no-sew blankets and are a true piece of community participation as we all work together and pour good intentions into each one before they are gifted at the conclusion of making.
Thank you to the Community Enhancement Grant from the District of Muskoka for making this programming possible.

Ryde--Seniors Fair
2024-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Ryde Co-op Community Centre, 1624 Barkway Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1R3, Canada
A popular yearly event at the Ryde Co-op Community Centre. This year we are offering a hands on activity at the gazebo. Orange deer hyde mystery bracelets. Join Vonnie and Theresa for this activity which is to remind us of the Orange Shirt Day on Monday, September 30.

Gravenhurst--Autumn Tour
2024-09-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Muskoka Indigenous Friends Cultural Centre, 375 Muskoka Beach Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1M9, Canada
Celebrate Gravenhurst’s rich artisan heritage with this two-day art tour during the peak autumn season. Featuring the work of over 60 artists from all over Muskoka. In town Gravenhurst locations such as the Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst Opera House & other participating locations throughout historic downtown with the option for Gravenhurst artists to host at their studios.
Location 21: Join Metis Artisan, Diligent Harvester at the MIFC head office location of the Gravenhurst Autumn Art Tour. Pick up Every Child Matter items, other indigenous crafted handiwork, and more. Proceeds from sales are donated to Muskoka Indigenous Friends Cultural Centre for programs and services.

TRC Day
2024-09-30
We are closed and our community has chosen to not run any events. Instead as these type of events can be trauma triggering, members prefer to participate in personal family orientated activities or go out of region to participate in other TRC events.
Maarsii, Miigwetch, Nia:wen, Thank You for understanding our need for private remembrance, mourning, or celebrating continuing family.

MIFC Board Meeting
2024-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom Meeting
This is the monthly Board of Directors Meeting. General members of our membership (2024 active) can attend these meetings as observers. If interested, email: info@mifc.ca to receive the zoom link. If not yet a member, join today.

Gravenhurst--Thankfulness Painting
2024-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Not everyone is a beader or loves working with leather–we hear you! Enjoy this simple painting activity while creating something for your upcoming Fall Harvest meal or Thanksgiving meal with family and friends.
Thank you to the District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant for making this programming possible.

Huntsville--Dreamcatcher and Teachings
2024-10-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
Join our team of facilitators as they lead you through a hands on activity of making your own dreamcatcher. Learn the teachings of the dreamcatcher. It is more than a “made in China” rear view mirror item for your car.
Thank you to the District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant for making this programming possible.

Thanksgiving--CLOSED
2024-10-14
We will be closed today as we all take time to stop and reflect on all that we have to be thankful for.

Gravenhurst--Dreamcatcher and Teachings
2024-10-15 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Bracebridge--Dreamcatcher and Teachings
2024-10-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Bracebridge Salvation Army Church, 456 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1Y3, Canada

Huntsville–Walk With A Soft Moccasin–Day 2
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Aspdin Community Centre, Muskoka District Road 3, Utterson, Ontario, P0B 1M0, Canada
This is a special 2024 healing project that we have entitled: Walk With A Soft Moccasin.
Over the past few months participants have been working with various deer and moose hyde projects and building their creative beading skills. The end goal is to have urban Muskoka Indigenous community members feel confident with these materials to now make the ultimate–their own pair of moccasins.
Day 2 is where the participants will take their previously beaded vamps and assemble into a completed moccasin. Participants will be working with sinew, berber lining, and fur top edging.
Various moccasins from the 1800’s will be on site to use as inspiration and teachings.
Due to the costs involved in a moccasin workshop and the need to make this available to as many urban Muskoka Indigenous community members as possible, this activity is not open to our non-Indigenous allies at this time. Maarsii, Miigwetch, Nia:wen, Thank You for understanding the need for this healing activity among the Indigenous community.
FREE TO ATTEND–LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
LUNCH / REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
Funding for this activity is provided by:

Gravenhurst--Orange Quilt Workshop
2024-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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 blocks.
Will you join us as we blitz work on the quilt? Time to get some more squares completed–and with 6,000 ribbons, it is going to take a lot of squares.

Ryde--Dreamcatcher and Teachings
2024-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Ryde Co-op Community Centre, 1624 Barkway Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1R3, Canada

Gravenhurst–Walk With A Soft Moccasin–Day 2
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Gravenhurst--Beaded Poppies
2024-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
In honour of our Indigenous veterans who served in the past and even presently–we are making beaded poppy pins. This will be building on beading skills.
Please note: these poppy pins are not for sale and cannot be sold. These are strictly for your own personal use or gifting. We strongly encourage you to still support your local Royal Canadian Legion and make a donation.

Port Carling--Dreamcatcher and Teachings
2024-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B1J0, Canada
Join our team of facilitators as they lead you through a hands on activity of making your own dreamcatcher. Learn the teachings of the dreamcatcher. It is more than a “made in China” rear view mirror item for your car.
Thank you to the Muskoka Lakes Community Grant for making this programming possible.
PRE-REGISTER: Muskoka Lakes Public Library

National Indigenous Veterans Day
2024-11-08
National Indigenous Veterans Day is a memorial day observed in Canada in recognition of aboriginal contributions to military service, particularly in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. It occurs annually on 8 November. The day was first commemorated in 1994.
DID YOU KNOW?
During WWII, when Indigenous soldiers returned to Canada, many of them realized they had lost their Indian Status. Despite their service to the nation, their rights were taken away and they did not receive the same recognition and benefits as their White counterparts.

Huntsville--Loom Beading
2024-11-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
Come and learn the basics of bead looming.
Thank you to the District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant for making this programming possible.
