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Indigenous Cultural Celebration
May 30
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, 169 Harbour Rd.
Come celebrate the beginning of National Indigenous History Month in Canada with a variety of energetic performances, storytelling, spoken word artists, traditional dancing, hand drumming, and interactive workshops led by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis presenters and storytellers.
Presentations, entertainment, and vendors
Stage
Experience the energy and spirit at the stage, featuring vibrant cultural presentations, powerful storytelling, and traditional dancing. Throughout the day, audiences will be invited to celebrate Indigenous voices, talents, and traditions through dynamic performances that inspire, entertain, and bring community together.
Family Area
Step into the Family Area to experience hands-on crafts, traditional storytelling, interactive games, and activities for all ages. Families can explore creativity, learn through play, and connect with Indigenous culture in a fun, engaging space that celebrates community and imagination.
- Find the beat by drumming on a 12' cedar-strip canoe.
- Test your aim with Okichitaw Axe Throwing.
- Get creative with craft-making.
- Stop by EarlyON for children's activities.
Education Area
Discover, learn, and explore in the Education Area, an interactive space designed to share Indigenous knowledge, history, culture, and traditions through engaging demonstrations and conversations. Whether you’re curious to learn something new or deepen your understanding, this welcoming area offers meaningful experiences for all ages.
Merchandise
Explore merchandise vendors, including:
- Daysky Designs
- Eagle Woman Arts
- FutureKokum
- Karahkwa Jewlery
- Kathy's 1Stop
- Lady Offredi
- Ma'SL Custom Beadwork
- Noki's Style
- No B.S. Label
- Project Healing
- Tracy Crafts
- Urban Natives
- Urban Nish
- Zoon Made
Food and Beverage
Enjoy delicious food and beverage options, including:
- 7Spices Pockets Inc.
- Call Creations
- Fabulicious Funnel Cakes
- Masala Box Food Truck
- Mooo La La's Ice Cream Bus
- Ontario Corn Roasters
- Shawafel Mediterranean Cuisine
- Steve's Lemonade
- Yummilicious Kettlecorn
- Jamaican Street Meat
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