Music at Mount Pleasant featuring Métis Kitchen Party

Music at Mount Pleasant returns for its 17th season in 2026, marking a special year as Mount Pleasant Group (MPG) celebrates its 200th anniversary.

Since 2009, Music at Mount Pleasant has been a free, family‑friendly summer concert series, showcasing outstanding musical talent from across the Greater Toronto Area, including artists affiliated with the Royal Conservatory of Music. In 2026, we are proud to continue this longstanding tradition while recognizing two centuries of service, remembrance, and community connection.

Concert Details 
Date: Sunday, July 12 
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm  
Location: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, green space behind the cemetery office

Featuring: Métis Kitchen Party

Mâmawin’towin: A Métis Kitchen Party is an acoustic concert experience inspired by the Métis kitchen party tradition—where music, stories and community come together. The title Mâmawin’towin, meaning “together” in Michif, reflects the heart of the performance: gathering through music and shared story.

Co-led by celebrated Métis fiddler Alyssa Katrine and acclaimed Métis singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume, the performance blends lively fiddle tunes with powerful songwriting and storytelling that bring Métis history to life. Joined by Danton Delbaere-Sawchuk (cello, guitar, vocals) and Kyler Tapscott (guitar, vocals), the ensemble creates a rich acoustic sound that moves seamlessly between spirited dance tunes and heartfelt songs.

At the centre of the show is the fiddle—an instrument that has long carried Métis stories across generations. Between songs, the artists share moments from Métis history and community life, inviting audiences into a warm and welcoming gathering.

The result is a joyful, powerful performance celebrating Métis music, resilience and connection.