CELEBRATION STAGE
Wednesday, June 21st | Saturday, June 24th | Sunday, June 25th
The Celebration Stage is the place to be for live music, cultural showcases and demonstrations. Catch world class hoop dancing, lively Métis jigging, movie screenings and more!
Wednesday, June 21st | National Indigenous People's Day
3:15PM | MÉTIS DANCER BRAD LAFORTUNE
Originating in the Red River area, the Métis jig is a combination of First Nations dancing, Scottish and French-Canadian step-dancing, and reel, jig, and quadrille steps. Brad Lafortune began jigging at a young age and believes the dance is an interactive way to physically engage individuals of any age, all the while learning about the intricacies of Métis culture.
4:15PM | NIEGO AASIVAK INUIT THROAT SINGERS
Inuit throat singing is an Inuit tradition practiced by Inuit women as a game and a friendly competition. Throat singing mimics sounds from the Arctic environment, such as the river and the wind. Tracy Sarazin and Kendra Tagoona have over twenty years of performing Inuit throat singing, learning from friends to help revitalize this practice that was almost lost due to colonization practices.
5:15PM | INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES POW WOW DANCERS
Pow Wow dances are beautiful expressions of Indigenous spirituality, history and culture. There are a variety of regional dance styles performed by men, women and children across North America. Pow Wow dances, drum music and singers, and regalia are sacred elements of the celebration, meant not only to entertain, but also to tell important stories about personal and cultural history.
6:15PM | MÉTIS DANCER BRAD LAFORTUNE
Originating in the Red River area, the Métis jig is a combination of First Nations dancing, Scottish and French-Canadian step-dancing, and reel, jig, and quadrille steps. Brad Lafortune began jigging at a young age and believes the dance is an interactive way to physically engage individuals of any age, all the while learning about the intricacies of Métis culture.
7:15PM | NIEGO AASIVAK INUIT THROAT SINGERS
Inuit throat singing is an Inuit tradition practiced by Inuit women as a game and a friendly competition. Throat singing mimics sounds from the Arctic environment, such as the river and the wind. Tracy Sarazin and Kendra Tagoona have over twenty years of performing Inuit throat singing, learning from friends to help revitalize this practice that was almost lost due to colonization practices.
8:15PM | INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES POW WOW DANCERS
Pow Wow dances are beautiful expressions of Indigenous spirituality, history and culture. There are a variety of regional dance styles performed by men, women and children across North America. Pow Wow dances, drum music and singers, and regalia are sacred elements of the celebration, meant not only to entertain, but also to tell important stories about personal and cultural history.
Saturday, June 24th | Daytime
10:00AM | MÉTIS JIG PERFORMANCE – PRAIRIE FIRE
Prairie Fire is a fun family dance group that started out as Jaime and the Jiglets with their mother, artist Jaime Koebel. Prairie Fire is a lively and interactive group that also aims to teach audiences about Métis culture and the joy of the jig.
10:30AM | NIEGO AASIVAK INUIT THROAT SINGERS
Inuit throat singing is an Inuit tradition practiced by Inuit women as a game and a friendly competition. Throat singing mimics sounds from the Arctic environment, such as the river and the wind. Tracy Sarazin and Kendra Tagoona have over twenty years of performing Inuit throat singing, learning from friends to help revitalize this practice that was almost lost due to colonization practices.
11:00AM | WORLD CHAMPION HOOP DANCER SCOTT SINQUAH
Scott Sixkiller Sinquah is proud to represent the Gila River Pima, Hopi/Tewa, Cherokee, and Choctaw Nations. Coming from the southwest in Arizona, he is a two-time and the current World Hoop Dance Champion. Scott has been fortunate to travel and share the Hoop Dance all across Turtle Island, as well as overseas into the United Kingdom, and Europe. Sharing his passion for Indigenous culture through song and dance, Scott’s main goal is to bring joy to your hearts and spread healing through this Hoop Dance.
11:30AM | MÉTIS DANCER BRAD LAFORTUNE
Originating in the Red River area, the Métis jig is a combination of First Nations dancing, Scottish and French-Canadian step-dancing, and reel, jig, and quadrille steps. Brad Lafortune began jigging at a young age and believes the dance is an interactive way to physically engage individuals of any age, all the while learning about the intricacies of Métis culture.
1:30PM | MÉTIS JIG PERFORMANCE – PRAIRIE FIRE
Prairie Fire is a fun family dance group that started out as Jaime and the Jiglets with their mother, artist Jaime Koebel. Prairie Fire is a lively and interactive group that also aims to teach audiences about Métis culture and the joy of the jig.
2:00PM | NIEGO AASIVAK INUIT THROAT SINGERS
Inuit throat singing is an Inuit tradition practiced by Inuit women as a game and a friendly competition. Throat singing mimics sounds from the Arctic environment, such as the river and the wind. Tracy Sarazin and Kendra Tagoona have over twenty years of performing Inuit throat singing, learning from friends to help revitalize this practice that was almost lost due to colonization practices.
2:30PM | INUIT GAMES
Born in St. John’s, NL, raised in Ottawa, ON, Aalla (Stranger) has spent more than a decade demonstrating and teaching traditional Inuit games. If your child attends school in Ottawa, it’s more than likely that Stranger has taught their class about the Inuit culture. Aalla will be joined by his son, who has inherited his father’s passion for teaching games to anyone who is willing to learn.
3:00PM | TARNIRIIK INUIT THROAT SINGERS
Samantha and Cailyn, together are Tarniriik – the young Inuit Throat Singers that performed for the swearing in ceremony of Justin Trudeau.
4:00PM | CHANELLE MUNROE: MISTRESS OF MAGIC
Chanelle Munroe is a true enchantress, and the world’s only professional female Métis magician. From headlining at Magic Immersive Chicago to captivating audiences at fairs, festivals, casinos, and corporate events across the U.S. and Canada, she has delighted spectators of all ages with her mesmerizing illusions. Chanelle’s performances have graced the prestigious Canadian Museum of Human Rights, where she weaved in Treaty teachings with her magic. Her charming blend of elegance and mystique continues to cast spells of joy and fascination, creating unforgettable experiences for families everywhere.
Saturday, June 24th | Evening
5:00PM | MÉTIS HYPNOTIST SCOTT WARD Scott Ward is an Ojibway and Metis Hypnotist originally from Selkirk, Manitoba, who has been performing across North America since 2005! The Scott Ward Hypnosis Show features engages with the audience on every level. When people attend a Scott Ward show, nobody leaves without a smile on their faces!
6:30PM | TARNIRIIK INUIT THROAT SINGERS
Samantha and Cailyn, together are Tarniriik – the young Inuit Throat Singers that performed for the swearing in ceremony of Justin Trudeau.
7:00PM | MÉTIS DANCER BRAD LAFORTUNE
Originating in the Red River area, the Métis jig is a combination of First Nations dancing, Scottish and French-Canadian step-dancing, and reel, jig, and quadrille steps. Brad Lafortune began jigging at a young age and believes the dance is an interactive way to physically engage individuals of any age, all the while learning about the intricacies of Métis culture.
7:30PM | WORLD CHAMPION HOOP DANCER SCOTT SINQUAH
Scott Sixkiller Sinquah is proud to represent the Gila River Pima, Hopi/Tewa, Cherokee, and Choctaw Nations. Coming from the southwest in Arizona, he is a two-time and the current World Hoop Dance Champion. Scott has been fortunate to travel and share the Hoop Dance all across Turtle Island, as well as overseas into the United Kingdom, and Europe. Sharing his passion for Indigenous culture through song and dance, Scott’s main goal is to bring joy to your hearts and spread healing through this Hoop Dance.
8:45PM | CHANELLE MUNROE: MISTRESS OF MAGIC PERFORMS FIRE DANCE
Chanelle Munroe is a true enchantress, and the world’s only professional female Métis magician. From headlining at Magic Immersive Chicago to captivating audiences at fairs, festivals, casinos, and corporate events across the U.S. and Canada, she has delighted spectators of all ages with her mesmerizing illusions. Chanelle’s performances have graced the prestigious Canadian Museum of Human Rights, where she weaved in Treaty teachings with her magic. Her charming blend of elegance and mystique continues to cast spells of joy and fascination, creating unforgettable experiences for families everywhere.
9:00PM | MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS – WAPIKONI: A NEW BEGINNING
Wapikoni mobile’s mission is to promote the expression of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people through film and music creation and the dissemination of these works. By offering Indigenous talent one-on-one support and mentoring, our organization contributes to their personal, professional and creative development while respecting their narrative sovereignty. Wapikoni provides these artists with a distribution service to disseminate their works across Canada and the world, promoting knowledge and building awareness about First Peoples’ realities.
Sunday, June 25th | Morning
10:00AM | MÉTIS JIG PERFORMANCE – PRAIRIE FIRE
Prairie Fire is a fun family dance group that started out as Jaime and the Jiglets with their mother, artist Jaime Koebel. Prairie Fire is a lively and interactive group that also aims to teach audiences about Métis culture and the joy of the jig.
10:30AM | NIEGO AASIVAK INUIT THROAT SINGERS
Inuit throat singing is an Inuit tradition practiced by Inuit women as a game and a friendly competition. Throat singing mimics sounds from the Arctic environment, such as the river and the wind. Tracy Sarazin and Kendra Tagoona have over twenty years of performing Inuit throat singing, learning from friends to help revitalize this practice that was almost lost due to colonization practices.
11:00AM | WORLD CHAMPION HOOP DANCER SCOTT SINQUAH
Scott Sixkiller Sinquah is proud to represent the Gila River Pima, Hopi/Tewa, Cherokee, and Choctaw Nations. Coming from the southwest in Arizona, he is a two-time and the current World Hoop Dance Champion. Scott has been fortunate to travel and share the Hoop Dance all across Turtle Island, as well as overseas into the United Kingdom, and Europe. Sharing his passion for Indigenous culture through song and dance, Scott’s main goal is to bring joy to your hearts and spread healing through this Hoop Dance.
11:30AM | MÉTIS DANCER BRAD LAFORTUNE
Originating in the Red River area, the Métis jig is a combination of First Nations dancing, Scottish and French-Canadian step-dancing, and reel, jig, and quadrille steps. Brad Lafortune began jigging at a young age and believes the dance is an interactive way to physically engage individuals of any age, all the while learning about the intricacies of Métis culture.
Sunday, June 25th | Afternoon
1:30PM | INUIT GAMES
Born in St. John’s, NL, raised in Ottawa, ON, Aalla (Stranger) has spent more than a decade demonstrating and teaching traditional Inuit games. If your child attends school in Ottawa, it’s more than likely that Aalla has taught their class about the Inuit culture. Aalla will be joined by his son, who has inherited his father’s passion for teaching games to anyone who is willing to learn.
2:00PM | MÉTIS DANCER BRAD LAFORTUNE
Originating in the Red River area, the Métis jig is a combination of First Nations dancing, Scottish and French-Canadian step-dancing, and reel, jig, and quadrille steps. Brad Lafortune began jigging at a young age and believes the dance is an interactive way to physically engage individuals of any age, all the while learning about the intricacies of Métis culture.
3:00PM | OMÉIGWESSI ENSEMBLE
Originally from Winnipeg, the Delbaere-Sawchuk family calls Tkaronto home. They have played across Turtle Island, from the Vancouver Olympics, to the Smithsonian in Washington. They are committed to promoting and celebrating Métis music and culture. Oméigwessi [Oh-may-EEG-whe -say] is a nickname given to people of Ukranian ancestry by the Ojibwe community of Treaty 2. Drawing upon her Red River Métis, Franco-Manitoban and Ukrainian ancestry, Alyssa created and leads Oméigwessi.
3:45PM | AMANDA RHEAUME
Amanda Rheaume’s rootsy, guitar-driven ballads introduce crucial dimensions to the world of Heartland Rock. A Citizen of the Métis Nation, and an active and proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Rheaume’s music is indeed from the heart and from the land. First a songwriter, Rheaume comes from a long line of tireless, transformational organizers and activists and carries this lineage forward in her ever-growing role as a crucial builder of Indigenous music community. From the International Music Summit to the newly-founded Ishkode Records and the National Indigenous Music Office, the goal of raising Indigenous sovereignty in the music industry drives all of Amanda’s work. She has released 5 full length albums over 15 years resulting in JUNO and SSIMA nominations and Canadian Folk Music awards.
