Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre

An autonomous cultural & community organization, Indigneous Friendship Centre, social services provider, and non-profit serving all peoples in Toronto

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On February 14th, we honour the lives of our Missing and Murdered Relatives.

Toronto's virtual Memorial:
https://t.co/liqohp3dMk

Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report MMIWG
https://t.co/1VKquOXmoY

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🌿 Cree Culture & Language Classes are back! 🌿

Join Susan Hunter of Peawanuck First Nation to learn Muskego Cree (N dialect), practice your introduction, learn everyday phrases, connect with culture in a welcoming space, and reclaim your language!

All are welcome!

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Youth Beading and Craft Club!

Calling all youth ages 18–29 to our Beading & Craft Club, beginning January 12, 2026. Join us every Monday evening from 5–6 PM to bead, craft, and build community together.

🍽️ Dinner and PRESTO tickets provided

https://t.co/nMdIyp5yMU

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In recognition of Ribbon Skirt Day, January 4th, we invited our team to share photos. Ribbon Skirt Day honours Indigenous culture and traditions, with women and girls wearing ribbon skirts as expressions of identity, strength, and resilience.

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The Election is happening tomorrow, Thursday, 27th.

Learn more about party positions and platforms with Feed Ontario's excellent resource click our LINKTREE for more info.

Your vote is your voice!

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Respect (Minaadendamowin) is represented by the buffalo in 7 Grandfather Teachings. It serves as the foundation of how we interact with the world. ​We honor every part of creation, understanding that each has a role and a value.

#7GrandfatherTeachings #Respect #Minaadendamowin

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Join the Free Security Guard & Peacekeeping Training hosted by Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, November 26-29, 2024! Gain valuable skills in CPR, First Aid, and Ontario Security Hub modules. Register today for a path in community safety!

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In this clip, let's listen to the history of the drum from Kevin Myran, leader of the All Nations Juniors drum group and community uncle.

#AllNationsJuniors #IndigenousCulture

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Curious about how All Nations Juniors got started? Let's hear it from Kevin Myran, community uncle and leader of All Nations Juniors

🎬 The full video is on our website under the News section!

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🧡 Stay in your lane T-Shirt 🧡
We’re releasing our "wampum" shirt! Featuring the two row wampum in purple and White!

💵 Cost: $20
(Available at Council Fire. Additional costs for mailing)
📞 To order, call 416-360-4350. or come in person!

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🧡 Orange Shirt Day - ONT. Residential School Tees 🧡
We’re releasing our "ILG Shirts"! Featuring the names and dates of all Residential Schools in Ontario.

💵 Cost: $20
(Available at Council Fire. Additional costs for mailing)
📞 To order, call 416-360-4350. or come in person!

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🌿 Our Language Tees are here! 🌿
"Every Child Matters" in 3 Indigenous languages from our ILG Language workshops.

👕 Sizes: Adult L & XL
💵 $25 (pickup @Toronto Council Fire, + shipping)
📞 Call 416-360-4350 to order.

Proceeds support our language program. 🧡

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RIVER RUN 2024: WALK WITH GRASSY NARROWS FOR MERCURY JUSTICE!

Sept 18th, 2024 at 12pm, Downtown Toronto
Scan to RSVP!

The River Run will begin at Grange Park (Behind OCAD / AGO) This is a family-friendly event. Rain or shine!

https://t.co/ejYBUWy76B for more details

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Community Spotlight

Award-winning and bestselling Anishinaabe author Tanya Talaga launches her new book, The Knowing, in a special Koerner Hall event co-presented with RamsayTalks.

Tickets available here or with the link in Bio
https://t.co/j4UN4Cpafq
Attendees receive a copy!

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Miigwech, Robert B Somerville for another amaxing donation of school supplies!
These back-to-school resources will be utilized by our youth program and given out to our students in preparation for the school year!

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Indigenous Legacy Gathering!

This year the event spans 4 days! Starting on the 27th with the grand finale on the 30th, Orange Shirt Day, where we will unveil the Spirit Garden!

Vendors, stay tuned for the release of applications! Follow our website to stay up to date on it.

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This is your reminder that First First is having the first Showcase of the season!

Follow the information in the flyer! cant wait to see you there

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Chi-miigwech to @ISN_Maskwa for supporting the Kashechewan Cree First Nation during the 2024 Flood Season!

Annual Spring flooding affects communities on the James Bay coastline, this year was no exception as Kashechewan FN saw their community complete a precautionary evacuation.

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Save the Date!

First First is having the first Showcase of the season!

Follow the information in the flyer!

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Save the Date!

We are pleased to announce the date for our 7th Youth Gathering, August 10th, 2024.
As well, we will be back at Regent Park!

Stay tuned for more announcements on Dancer, Vendor, and Volunteer opportunities!