10:30AM | SUNSDRUM INUIT THROAT SINGERS
There is a legend among the Inuit about the halo that appears around the sun. Known in some parts as siqiniup qilauta—roughly translated, “the sun’s drum”, it is a good sign; a symbol of good luck.Siqiniup Qilauta is also name of our musical group. Located in Ottawa, we have travelled nationally and internationally demonstrating traditional and contemporary Inuit throat singing, drum dancing, and games—as well as providing interactive workshops on the history of the Inuit, and their current realities. We believe strongly in the strength and resiliency of a cultural people that moved from igloo to iPod in such a short time.

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 | DAVID FINKLE
David has been called a Renaissance man – hailing from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in southern Ontario he is an award winning multi-instrumental recording artist versed in many musical genres. He is a sound engineer, a storyteller, a producer, drum maker and specializes in his organic sounds coming from his own handmade traditional Indigenous instruments such as flutes, rattles and drums.

2:00PM | SUNSDRUM INUIT THROAT SINGERS
There is a legend among the Inuit about the halo that appears around the sun. Known in some parts as siqiniup qilauta—roughly translated, “the sun’s drum”, it is a good sign; a symbol of good luck.Siqiniup Qilauta is also name of our musical group. Located in Ottawa, we have travelled nationally and internationally demonstrating traditional and contemporary Inuit throat singing, drum dancing, and games—as well as providing interactive workshops on the history of the Inuit, and their current realities. We believe strongly in the strength and resiliency of a cultural people that moved from igloo to iPod in such a short time.

2:30PM | JANET McCUE WOMEN SINGERS AND CONUNDRUM
Janet McCue from Curve Lake First Nation is a long time leader and advocate who dedicates her time to raising awareness for social justice, empowering her Aboriginal community and providing education to local schools and museums. Recently Janet has been named knowledge keeper at the Peterborough Courts and for the Elizabeth Fry Society. Janet will be joined by family from Curve Lake, performing on the unique creation of ally David Hynes -the “Conundrum”. David is a visual artist living outside of Peterborough and created this Conundrum for an exhibit in 2010 and now travels to major arts and culture events across Northern America.

3:00PM | 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.

3:30PM | 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.

4:00PM | DAVID FINKLE
David has been called a Renaissance man – hailing from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in southern Ontario he is an award winning multi-instrumental recording artist versed in many musical genres. He is a sound engineer, a storyteller, a producer, drum maker and specializes in his organic sounds coming from his own handmade traditional Indigenous instruments such as flutes, rattles and drums.

4:30PM | SUNSDRUM INUIT THROAT SINGERS
There is a legend among the Inuit about the halo that appears around the sun. Known in some parts as siqiniup qilauta—roughly translated, “the sun’s drum”, it is a good sign; a symbol of good luck.Siqiniup Qilauta is also name of our musical group. Located in Ottawa, we have travelled nationally and internationally demonstrating traditional and contemporary Inuit throat singing, drum dancing, and games—as well as providing interactive workshops on the history of the Inuit, and their current realities. We believe strongly in the strength and resiliency of a cultural people that moved from igloo to iPod in such a short time.

5:00PM | 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.

5:30PM | SIX NATIONS WOMEN SINGERS
The Six Nations Women Singers is one of the most influential female Native American singing groups. Formed on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada, the Six Nations Women Singers are led by Sadie Buck, a member of the Tonawanda Reservation in New York who has taught at Music Courses at York University and McMaster University. The group, which includes members of the Seneca, Onondaga, Mohawk, Oneida, Tuscarora and Cayuga Nations, focuses on the traditional and social music and dance of the Haudenosaunee (People of the Longhouse). Come out and learn, listen and sing!

6:30PM | 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.

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 | JANET McCUE WOMEN SINGERS AND CONUNDRUM
Janet McCue from Curve Lake First Nation is a long time leader and advocate who dedicates her time to raising awareness for social justice, empowering her Aboriginal community and providing education to local schools and museums. Recently Janet has been named knowledge keeper at the Peterborough Courts and for the Elizabeth Fry Society. Janet will be joined by family from Curve Lake, performing on the unique creation of ally David Hynes -the “Conundrum”. David is a visual artist living outside of Peterborough and created this Conundrum for an exhibit in 2010 and now travels to major arts and culture events across Northern America.

10:00PM | DRONE SHOW
You will be amazed as 250 drones light up the sky over Madahoki Farm to tell the story and teachings of the Seven Grandfathers. With this incredible immersive storytelling experience, you will watch canoes paddle, bison walk and eagles soar over the skyline while you learn more about one of the most common Indigenous teachings – the Seven Grandfathers from the Algonquin perspective. Sure to be the highlight of the Summer Solstice Festival and brought to you by Indigenous Tourism Ontario.