Indigenous Cultural Celebration

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Indigenous Cultural Celebration. Your presence, enthusiasm, and support helped make this celebration of Indigenous cultures, traditions, art, music, and community truly meaningful.

We are grateful for the opportunity to come together to learn, share, and honour the rich histories and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. We hope you enjoyed the presentations, activities, food, and cultural experiences, and that you leave with new connections and a deeper appreciation for Indigenous knowledge and traditions.

Thank you for being part of this special event. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future as we continue to celebrate, learn, and build stronger relationships together.

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

FEO Top 100 Award Winner

FEO Best New Festival Winner

FEO Impact Award Winner

Photography policy

The City of Oshawa hosts open, free public events. Photographers will be present taking photos and video footage at these events. These images may be used without further notification on City-owned and non-City-owned property, print media, digital media, the Internet, social media sites, media releases and broadcasts. By attending, you consent to such use.