Presented by Fort York and the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, National Indigenous Peoples Day followed by the Indigenous Arts Festival will celebrate Indigenous and Métis culture. Plan to spend the days under open skies in downtown Toronto enjoying traditional and contemporary music, educational programming, storytelling, dance, theatre and food. This series of events will energize the grounds of the National Historic Site with compelling creations by Indigenous and Métis artists.
National Indigenous Peoples Day and Indigenous Arts Festival
Thursday, June 21 to Sunday, June 24, times and admissions vary
Na-Me-Res Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Saturday, June 23, 12 pm to 4 pm
Free Admission
The Native Men’s Residence (Na-Me-Res) Annual Traditional Pow Wow is held to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on the Summer Solstice. The event features a sunrise ceremony, a Grand Entry at 12:00 pm, traditional dancing, drumming, craft vendors, and a community feast to end the day.
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