This month we are going to make a simple medicine bag necklace which will allow you to carry tobacco at all times so you can give thanks always. Or perhaps you have a special stone you like to carry with you. You can put whatever sacred item you want into your bag. Facilitator is: Diligent...
Remembering the execution of Louis Riel in 1885. A Metis man ahead of his time.
Join us for the last workshop in Ryde for 2023. As winter travel can be so unpredictable, workshops will resume in the spring. In the meantime, come and make a bright pair of earrings for yourself or a gift. Facilitated by Diligent Harvester, member of the Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada.
Register directly through the Bracebridge Public Library Come and learn how to make a traditional dreamcatcher. Using locally harvested pussy willow hoops.
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.
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. We are starting to learn some new songs.
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.
Building on the skills learned at the earlier Quill Earrings workshop, create another simple looped earring that will delight anyone for Christmas. 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 Human Library is an international organization and movement that first started in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2000. It aims to address people's prejudices by helping them to talk to those they would not normally meet. The organization uses a library analogy of lending people rather than books. Join MIFC Founder and Chair as she shares...
This is a monthly gathering of Non-Indigenous and Indigenous community members. They look at ways of educating themselves on the issues of Truth and Reconciliation while also looking at ways that they can become allies. Learning to do ReconciliACTION. All are welcome.
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.