The Two Row – Row Toronto Program with Hanlan Boat Club
The Two Row – Row Toronto Program with Hanlan Boat Club From May 21st to June 13th, Hanlan Boat Club near Cherry Beach welcomed youth, staff, and community members fromToronto Council Fire for a unique rowing program. This partnership was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to learn, grow, and connect. To start the partnership off in […]
JUNIOR Festivalat Harbourfront Centre
JUNIOR Festival at Harbourfront Centre We hosted craft workshops, a tipi showcase, and performances by the First Fire Dance Group and All Nation Juniors. Inside the tipi, teachings were shared at three different times each day, enriching the experience for all attendees. Saturday: Children participated in tipi crafting workshops, where they learned tipi teachings […]
Empowering Urban Indigenous Communities: Highlights from the Community Health Gathering 2024
Empowering Urban Indigenous Communities: Highlights from the Community Health Gathering 2024 On May 3, 2024, Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre proudly hosted the Community Health Gathering 2024, uniting members from the Downtown East Indigenous communities. This gathering served as a important platform for urban Indigenous people, service providers, and allies to engage and exchange […]
A Recap of Our Indigenous Wellness Roundtable
A Recap of Our Indigenous Wellness Roundtable On April 26, Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, in partnership with Toronto Public Health (TPH), hosted the Indigenous Wellness Roundtable. This event was organized to support the TPH Indigenous Strategy Plan for Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention, fostering discussions and presentations on strategic actions. The discussions […]
APATISIWIN Employment and Training Gathering
APATISIWIN Employment and Training Gathering APATISIWIN Employment and Training Gathering was an insightful panel for discovery and connection within our community. Miigwech to everyone involved, especially to Asif Khan, Anthony Simone, Warren Bryer, and Felipe Machado for sharing your expertise. Also,a special thank you to BOLT & Tridel for their collaboration.
Covid Booster and Flu Vaccine Clinic at Toronto Council Fire
Covid Booster and Flu Vaccine Clinic at Toronto Council Fire On Wednesday, December 6th, Toronto Public Health will be providing a health service at the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre. From 11 am to 4 pm, individuals can receive the latest Covid Booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna. Additionally, the Flu Vaccine will be […]
Mini Chefs Program
Mini Chefs Program We are proud to present the Mini Chefs Program with Gusto 54. This amazing program gives students a chance to learn about health and nutrition while also developing important culinary skills. It is hosted by the Café Zuzu in Toronto’s Regent Park, the Mini Chefs Program is part of the Gusto Gives […]
Embers CNE trip
Covid Booster and Flu Vaccine Clinic at Toronto Council Fire Miigwech,CNE for providing the embers camp with their end of summer trip! Previous slide Next slide This trip was filled with fun, food, games, and rides! The Embers all came home with a stuffed teddy bear, and grins from ear to ear! Memories like these […]
Indigenous Celebration Game
Indigenous Celebration Game On January 7th, 2023 the Toronto Maple Leafs held an ‘Indigenous Celebration Game’Toronto Council Fire in the form of the fantastic All Nations Juniors took part in this celebration by drumming at different points in the night! Along with 7 Time Hoop Dance Champion, 2 Time World Champion Hoop Dancer Lisa Odjig, […]
Creation Story Mural
Creation Story Mural “The turtle carries stories, it carries history, it symbolizes our strength.” Andrew Wesley, community elder and residential school survivor The mural project is connected to the Centre’s Spirit Garden Project which will open at Nathan Philips Square in 2023. The 19,250 square foot Indigenous cultural space will honour our Residential School Survivors […]