Muskoka Indigenous Friends Cultural Centre

Gravenhurst--Tall Pines Music Festival--Day 2
2023-06-17 14:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | Muskoka Wharf, 1111 Bay Street, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
The Tall Pines Music Festival is presenting a musical and shopping experience at the Gravenhurst Wharf.
Bringing together the community for a day with unique bands, musicians, singers, vendors, delicious food and refreshing drinks. This is the perfect opportunity to come out, socialize with friends and neighbours, and celebrate the Gravenhurst community.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 2 PM TO 11 PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH, 2023 2 PM TO 11:00 PM

Over 14 vendors, refreshing drinks, delicious food, and plenty of fun for the whole family.
During this National Indigenous Month, come and check out the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre booth where you can talk to Board members, buy authentic and locally made Indigenous artworks and more.
Come out and join us for a day of fun and celebration in Gravenhurst. We can’t wait to see you there!

Bringing The Heartbeat And Ceremony Alive
2023-06-20 12:00 - 16:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Thanks to a grant from the Anglican Foundation of Canada, we have been busy in recent weeks making Ribbons Skirts, Ribbon Shirts, and a few were able to make their own hand drums.
This day’s event is to bring those regalia and drums together in celebration. A birthing ceremony for the drums, a feast, and a general introduction of our Pow Wow drum to the greater community. A time to celebrate National Indigenous Month.

Dreamcatcher Workshop
2023-06-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Sundridge, Sundridge, Ontario, Canada
Join Kokum Pamela in learning how to make traditional Dreamcatchers and the teachings associated with them.
UPDATE: Response was overwhelming and this workshop is now full. Stay tuned as we try to find funding to provide more activities in your area.
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Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre is proud to announce that Kokum Pamela Tremblay Hayes is holding a Dreamcatcher Workshop on National Indigenous Day, June 21 in Sundridge.

Ryde Strawberry Beading
2023-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Ryde Co-op Community Centre, 1624 Barkway Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1R3, Canada
Today we will be sewing simple felt Strawberries with beads . Strawberry Teachings along with some Cedar Teachings will be presented.

Set Up Clothing Giveaway
2023-06-23 09:00 - 12:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Time to find summer clothes to wear. Volunteers needed to help set up for this community event.

Clothing Giveaway
2023-06-24 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!

Bracebridge National Indigenous Day of Prayer
2023-06-25 10:30 - 12:00 | St Thomas’ Anglican Church, 4 Mary Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
This is an opportunity for the St Thomas’ Anglican Church congregation to gather and ask questions about their role in Truth & Reconciliation.
During the service there will be some drumming, question & answer session. Informal discussion will continue afterwards during coffee hour.
Guest Speaker/Drummer: Theresa Buker (Diligent Harvester), Chair, Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre

Gravenhurst--Loom Bracelet
2023-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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 to Youth (age 10+) to Adult. Pre-registration is required, limit of 12 participants. muskokafriendshipcentre@gmail.com

Gravenhurst Strawberry Beading
2023-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Board Of Directors Meeting
2023-07-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-07 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.

Huntsville--Cabochon Earrings
2023-07-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
Introduction to making beaded cabochon earrings. Complete simple, beaded earrings with cabochon centers. Facilitated by Cassie (The One Who Builds the Lodge), mixed Cree from the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre. All materials are provided.
This activity is made possible by The District of Muskoka Community Enhancement Grant.

For adults and teens, registration is required. Registration opens June 20.
Cara.McQueen@huntsvillelibrary.ca
FREE TO ATTEND. Limited to 12 participants.

Gravenhurst--Drum Bag Making 1
2023-07-04 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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 and make a safe way to transport them to events, pow wows, and drumming circles.

Bracebridge--Loom Bracelet
2023-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Bracebridge Public Library, 94 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 2B5, Canada
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 Town of Bracebridge Community Grant.

Open to Youth (age 10+) to Adult. Pre-registration is required, limit of 12 participants. muskokafriendshipcentre@gmail.com

Gravenhurst--Drum Bag Making 2
2023-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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 and make a safe way to transport them to events, pow wows, and drumming circles. This is week 2.

Sundridge--Medicine Bag
2023-07-17 13:00 - 15:00 | PRIVATE
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.

Gravenhurst--Drumming
2023-07-18 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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.

Ryde--Loom Bracelet
2023-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Ryde Co-op Community Centre, 1624 Barkway Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1R3, Canada

Huntsville--Loom Bracelet
2023-07-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
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 adults and teens, registration is required. Registration opens June 20.
Cara.McQueen@huntsvillelibrary.ca
FREE TO ATTEND. Limited to 12 participants

Gravenhurst--Loom Bracelet
2023-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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 to Youth (age 10+) to Adult. Pre-registration is required, limit of 12 participants. muskokafriendshipcentre@gmail.com

Celebration of Life
2023-07-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Milford Bay Community Centre, 1020 Beaumaris Road, Milford Bay, Ontario, P0B 1E0, Canada
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.

Pride Festival
2023-07-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Memorial Park, 130 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
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 Town of Bracebridge to allow us to provide hand outs.

Gravenhurst -- Quilted Drum Bags
2023-08-01 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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 possible by a grant from the Anglican Church Foundation

Let's Eat--Wiisinadaa
2023-08-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-08 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

MNO FingerWeaving Workshop--zoom or in-person
2023-08-08 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 light colour and one dark)

Popsicle sticks

Strong tape (duck tape works well)

Scissors

Or you can come join us in person at St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street, Gravenhurst (John Street entrance at back, and we’ll be in the basement). Materials will be supplied.

Gravenhurst Manor Indigenous Cultural Interaction
2023-08-09 13:00 - 15:00 | The Manor at Gravenhurst Retirement Residence, 300 Muskoka Road North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1N8, 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
2023-08-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Bracebridge Public Library, 94 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 2B5, 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
2023-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | 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
2023-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.
