Muskoka Indigenous Friends Cultural Centre

Ryde--Tobacco Ties
2023-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Ryde Co-op Community Centre, 1624 Barkway Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1R3, Canada
To some, making tobacco ties is commonplace, however, to others it isn’t. This activity is to introduce members reconnecting to their culture a safe place to ask questions, learn more about the sacred medicines, and protocol on approaching Elders with tobacco ties.
Later this month, having a tobacco tie available for any TRC Day events, you will be glad you made one.
Programming for this event is provided by The District Municipality of Muskoka through the Community Enhancement Fund, and the Ryde Community Centre.

Huntsville--Beaded Orange Shirt Pins
2023-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
Facilitated by Cassie (The One Who Builds the Healing Lodge) and the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre. Orange Shirt Pin Beading workshop. All materials supplied. All are welcome. Registration is required.
Programming for this event is provided by The District Municipality of Muskoka through the Community Enhancement Fund, and the Huntsville Public Library.

Gravenhurst--Men's Drumming
2023-09-19 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

Let's Eat--Meetsho Taak
2023-09-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-29 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.

Gravenhurst--Orange Ribbon Quilt
2023-09-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-05 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 in September?

Bracebridge--Tobacco Ties
2023-09-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Bracebridge Public Library, 94 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 2B5, Canada
To some, making tobacco ties is commonplace, however, to others it isn’t. This activity is to introduce members reconnecting to their culture a safe place to ask questions, learn more about the sacred medicines, and protocol on approaching Elders with tobacco ties.
Later this month if attending any TRC activities, a tobacco tie might just come in handy.
This programming is funded by the Community Grant from the Town of Bracebridge and space provided by the Bracebridge Public Library.

Board of Directors Meeting
2023-09-04 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 -- Quill Earrings
2023-08-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
** CURRENTLY FULL, BUT WAITLIST IS AVAILABLE. https://www.huntsvillelibrary.ca/en/sign-up-for-activities/grown-ups.aspx
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 Huntsville Public Library and the Community Enhancement Grant from the District of Muskoka.

Gravenhurst -- Quill Earrings
2023-08-29 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, 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 Enhancement Grant from the District of Muskoka.

Gravenhurst--Back To School Giveaway--Clothes & More
2023-08-26 09:00 - 14:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
PLEASE NOTE EARLIER CLOSING TIME–due to needing to cleanup totally after this event, we need a few hours and the energy to do so.
WE WILL BE CLOSING AT 2 PM.
Volunteers to help us clean up and restore the church to proper function for their Sunday needs is most appreciated.

This event will provide FREE clothing and other items to help you get ready for school and cooler weather. Come and check it out.

Gravenhurst--Clothing Giveaway--SET UP
2023-08-25 09:00 - 12:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Volunteers will be setting up from 9 am to noon in preparation for our Back to School Clothing Giveaway event in partnership with Free Stuff 4 Daily Needs.
Clothing donations can be dropped off to St James Anglican Church between 9 and 11 am this day.

Ryde -- Quill Earrings
2023-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Ryde Co-op Community Centre, 1624 Barkway Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1R3, Canada

Gravenhurst -- Dreamcatcher Workshop
2023-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Come and learn how to make a willow hoop dreamcatcher with Rama FN member, Christine.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Community Enhancement Grant from The District Municipality of Muskoka. And a special thank you to St James Anglican Church for providing free use of space for our weekly events.

Let's Eat--Wiisinadaa
2023-08-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-01 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Huntsville -- Medicine Wheel
2023-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva St E, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
PRE-REGISTER AT: https://www.huntsvillelibrary.ca/en/sign-up-for-activities/grown-ups.aspx
Medicine Wheel Teachings can take an entire lifetime to learn. MIFC Volunteer Heather Panton will be sharing some of the teachings she holds. Come out, share, and enjoy a hands on creative activity in the process.
Thank you to the Huntsville Public Library for the use of the space and 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.

Gravenhurst -- Men's Drumming
2023-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | St James Anglican Church, 191 Hotchkiss Street (John Street door), Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

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 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.

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 -- 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
