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.
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...
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.
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....
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