WABANAKI CONFEDERACY - 2021 POW WOW TRADITIONAL/CONTEMPORARY WINNER Wabanaki Confederacy are a northern style powwow singing group based in Eastern Canada. The name Wabanaki Confederacy is a tribute to the alliance of the tribes on the East Coast. The Wabanaki Confederacy (Wabenaki, Wobanaki, translated roughly as “People of the First Light” or People of the...

Darcy is Ojibwe and Dakota. He has been raising and caring for Ojibwe horses for the past decade to help preserve the breed and the tradition of symbiotic interaction with the Ojibwe people. Runs with the Stars is his debut book, written alongside award-winning children’s author and freelance writer Heather M. O’Connor and illustrated by...

Dallas is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer from the Alexander (Kipohtakaw) Plains Cree Nation.

Traditional Inuit throat singing is a game or competition usually done with two women. There is a leader and a follower, the leader sets the rhythm, the pace and the sound, and the follower repeats the sound.

Pow Wow Pitch is a pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island to shine the spotlight on pow wow vendors, artists, business builders and innovators from all backgrounds and industries, whether just starting or looking to grow to the next level.

Michael is a storyteller and children’s writer. His love of storytelling began after he pleaded with his grandmother every night to tell him a story and she eventually gave in. Her stories were passed down to Michael’s children after realizing that there was little written about life in the Arctic. He has authored 12 children’s...

DerRic is from the Tsuu Tina First Nation near Calgary, Alberta. At a young age, DerRic began learning muppet voices, and by his teens, had perfected well over two hundred. He now has a cast of over 350 voices, a cast of Puppet Characters, and a genuine knack for comedy.

Pow Wow Pitch is a pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island to shine the spotlight on pow wow vendors, artists, business builders and innovators from all backgrounds and industries, whether just starting or looking to grow to the next level.

Dallas is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer from the Alexander (Kipohtakaw) Plains Cree Nation.

DerRic is from the Tsuu Tina First Nation near Calgary Alberta. At a young age, DerRic began learning muppet voices, and by his teens, had perfected well over two hundred. He now has a cast of over 350 voices, a cast of Puppet Characters, and a genuine knack for comedy.

Traditional Inuit throat singing is a game or competition usually done with two women. There is a leader and a follower, the leader sets the rhythm, the pace and the sound, and the follower repeats the sound.

Safari Jeff educates and captivates with his intriguing live reptiles and stunning HD multi media experience. Guests are treated to memorable moments, as this interactive event offers a “hands-on” experience with amazing reptiles for enthusiasts. Learn about the ecosystem, balances in nature, roles of wildlife and ancient dinosaur history all in one event.

DerRic is from the Tsuu Tina First Nation near Calgary Alberta. At a young age, DerRic began learning muppet voices, and by his teens, had perfected well over two hundred. He now has a cast of over 350 voices, a cast of Puppet Characters, and a genuine knack for comedy.

Dallas is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer from the Alexander (Kipohtakaw) Plains Cree Nation.

Traditional Inuit throat singing is a game or competition usually done with two women. There is a leader and a follower, the leader sets the rhythm, the pace and the sound, and the follower repeats the sound.

Safari Jeff educates and captivates with his intriguing live reptiles and stunning HD multi media experience. Guests are treated to memorable moments, as this interactive event offers a “hands-on” experience with amazing reptiles for enthusiasts. Learn about the ecosystem, balances in nature, roles of wildlife and ancient dinosaur history all in one event.

“Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer is so relentlessly irreverent and surprising... For the majority of the show, I was grinning my face off.” OTTAWA PREMIERE NAC Indigenous Theatre in association with Theatre Calgary presents the Belfry Theatre and Savage Society production of Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer. From director and Governor General’s Award-winning playwright Kevin...

Bring out your inner artist with this interactive workshop! Guests will create their own Woodland style masterpiece from our selection of stencils based on woodland style art of the the Wolf. This workshop is focused on illustrating your own Wolf with our Indigenous ambassador, while learning more about their cultural connections to our Indigenous stories....

National Indigenous History Month in the Byward Market Indigenous Vendors Every Weekend SIMMA Music Showcase Sunday June 4th 12-5pm George St Plaza

Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their regalia on your own paper. Participants will bring their own material and work with art facilitators to create drawings that capture both the movement of the dancers and their regalia. Suitable intermediate to advanced artists....

The SSIMAs (Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards), a celebration of artistic excellence and accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit and Metis musicians from across the country, hit the National Arts Centre stage LIVE on June 6th in Ottawa. Seventeen awards selected from 250 Canada-wide submissions will be handed out including two international categories and a musical...

Got Land? is a stand-up comedy variety show where First Nation, Inuit, and Metis entertainers tell jokes and share individual life stories. So keep your ear to the ground and your eyes to the skies, as Got Land? brings its unique style of comedy to National Indigenous History Month! Tell your cousins! FEATURING Don Kelly Janelle Niles Nicole...

Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their regalia on your own paper. Participants will bring their own material and work with art facilitators to create drawings that capture both the movement of the dancers and their regalia. Suitable intermediate to advanced artists....

Saturday, June 17th Throat Singers: 10:00 AM and 11:15 AM; Pow Wow Style Dances: 10:30 AM and 11:45 AM Experience the excitement of song, drum and dance with live Indigenous performances in the Museum’s beautiful Grand Hall. Join us for a special weekend at the Museum where performers from Mādahòkì Farm will bring you and...

Bring out your inner artist with this interactive workshop! Guests will create their own Woodland style masterpiece from our selection of stencils based on woodland style art of the the Wolf. This workshop is focused on illustrating your own Wolf with our Indigenous ambassador, while learning more about their cultural connections to our Indigenous stories....

Gather with us in the Gail & David O’Brien Atrium as we host Indigenous artists and artisans for the Summer Indigenous Art Market at the National Arts Centre. Join in on the community spirit by supporting artists, seeing friends and connecting with arts and culture. The Indigenous Art Market features the diverse and amazing work...

Sunday, June 18th Throat Singers: 10:00 AM and 11:15 AM; Pow Wow Style Dances: 1:00 PM Experience the excitement of song, drum and dance with live Indigenous performances in the Museum’s beautiful Grand Hall. Join us for a special weekend at the Museum where performers from Mādahòkì Farm will bring you and your family closer...

National Indigenous History Month in the Byward Market Indigenous Vendors Every Weekend Summer Solstice Fashion Show Wednesday June 21st 11am – 3pm @ York St

Métis Games Axe throwing and archery with Hank Rowlinson Ojibwe Spirit Horses Giant Mural & Stories Bring the giant mural of Native Pony stories to life with this community colouring project with Metis artist and Ojibwe horse knowledge keeper, Rhonda Snow. Medicine Bag Workshop Presented by Makawtew Workshops. Pre-register at a cost of $20 per...

Join Marc Forgette, owner of Makatew Workshops to create your own medicine bag. Marc is Algonquin and French and proudly offers to share his culture with hands-on workshops with traditional crafts. In this workshop, you will make your own small medicine bag and gain some teachings on our traditional medicines. Duration: 60 Mins Cost: $20...

Meet some of Canada’s only Indigenous horses. This rare and endangered breed, the Ojbiwe Spirit horses, almost went extinct in the 1970s, with only 4 remaining, and we are proud to care for 10 now at Mādahòkì Farm.

Availability (each spot is one hour): Wednesday, June 21: 6 spots at 4 PM | 5:30 PM | 7 PM “Tawnshi” means hello in Michif, the language of the Métis. This exclusive and elevated picnic experience is a collaboration with Tawnshi Charcuterie from BC and Mādahòkì Farm. Limited and exclusive picnic spots at Mādahòkì Farm...

The Celebration Stage is the place to be for live music, cultural showcases and Indigenous theatre. On National Indigenous Peoples Day we have a full line up* to celebrate the day: – Tarniriq – Inuit Throat Singing – Fiddleground featuring Brad Lafortune – Métis Jigging and teachings – Performances by some of our 2023 SSIMA...

Presented by Indigenous Tourism Ontario In celebration of NIPD, 200 drones will light up the sky sharing an imtimate story, Mewnizha. Mewinzha, a creation story to guide each individual’s pathway to Truth and Reconciliation. Miigwetch to Storyteller, Elder, and language keeper Barbara Nolan for graciously providing the Mewnizha story in English and Anishinaabemowin for a...

National Indigenous History Month in the Byward Market Indigenous Vendors Every Weekend Indigenous Night Market Friday June 23rd 5pm – 9pm @ William Street

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...

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.

Pow Wow Pitch is a pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island to shine the spotlight on Pow Wow vendors, artists, business builders and innovators from all backgrounds and industries, whether just starting or looking to grow to the next level.

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 |...

Learn about the amazing traditional methods of Indigenous engineering from an Algonquin master birch bark canoe builder, Pinock, from Kitigan Zibi First Nation. Pinock also creates wigwams, snowshoes, rattles, drums and much more using all-natural materials, such as birch bark, spruce gum, roots and ash wood. Cost: Included with Museum admission. Please note: Museum admission...

Métis Games Try your hand at some traditional Metis Games like Hatchet Throwing & Archery. All ages. Farm Play Come have fun at our farm play area with hay bales, climbers, teeter totter, and a corn play station. Small Animals Meet our resident goats, sheeps, bunnies and pigs. Including some spring babies! Colouring Mural with...

Come and meet our herd of the rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses. Learn some stories of their resilience, participate in a pony art project and even take a pony ride. The Ojibwe Spirit horses at Mādahòkì are Canada’s only Indigenous horse breed.

Jaime Morse is Michif from northern Alberta, and grew up on her German immigrant Grandmother’s farm between Métis and First Nations communities. Jaime holds a B.A. in Canadian Studies from Carleton University (2004), and was the 2014 winner of the Ontario Arts Council Award for Emerging Artist. She is an Educator, Indigenous Programs and Outreach...

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...

The art of hoop dance honors cultural traditions shared by multiple Indigenous communities. With roots in healing ceremonies, traditions and practices, today hoop dance is shared as an artistic expression to celebrate and honor Indigenous traditions throughout the U.S. and Canada. Scott Sixkiller Sinquah is proud to represent the Gila River Pima, Hopi/Tewa, Cherokee, and...

Share oral histories and stories about the Native Ponies with artist Rhonda Snow. The Trail of the Native Ponies takes us on a journey back in time when the ponies lived out under the stars. The story takes a winding path with a girl called Ikwe to find the ponies she had heard stories of...

Join Marc Forgette, owner of Makatew Workshops to create your own medicine bag. Marc is Algonquin and French and proudly offers to share his culture with hands-on workshops with traditional crafts. In this workshop, you will make your own small medicine bag and gain some teachings on our traditional medicines. Duration: 60 Mins Cost: $20...

Come and learn more about the teachings of the drum, dance style and pow wow etiquette/protocols.

9 stations available per session. Each station can accommodate 1 – 3 people. In this workshop, you will have your own cooking station to follow along with Chef Jenni Lessard in creating a meal to enjoy! Traditional Métis Comfort Soup: This hearty soup features ground bison simmered in a flavorful smoked bison bone broth, complemented...

Availability (each spot is one hour): Saturday, June 24: 6 spots at 11 AM | 12:30 PM | 2 PM | 3:30 PM | 5 PM | 6:30 PM “Tawnshi” means hello in Michif, the language of the Métis. This exclusive and elevated picnic experience is a collaboration with Tawnshi Charcuterie from BC and Mādahòkì...

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...

All pow wows begin with a Grand Entry, when all dancers enter into the circle. Grand Entry is led by an elder and accompanied with an opening song sung by a host drum. This event is sacred in nature.

Find out who made it past the first round of Pow Wow Pitch! The Top 10 are paired with mentors to prepare for the Final Pitch.

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.

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...

Watch a screening of Create Your Healing. Saturday and Sunday at 2PM.

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...

The Top 10 will take the stage with the final 1-Minute Pitch followed by 2-minutes of Q&A with the judges in front of the audience.

Samantha and Cailyn, together are Tarniriik – the young Inuit Throat Singers that performed for the swearing in ceremony of Justin Trudeau.

Join Marc Forgette, owner of Makatew Workshops to create your own medicine bag. Marc is Algonquin and French and proudly offers to share his culture with hands-on workshops with traditional crafts. In this workshop, you will make your own small medicine bag and gain some teachings on our traditional medicines. Duration: 60 Mins Cost: $20...

Share oral histories and stories about the Native Ponies with artist Rhonda Snow. The Trail of the Native Ponies takes us on a journey back in time when the ponies lived out under the stars. The story takes a winding path with a girl called Ikwe to find the ponies she had heard stories of...

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...

9 stations available per session. Each station can accommodate 1 – 3 people. In this workshop, you will have your own cooking station to follow along with Chef Jenni Lessard in creating a meal to enjoy! Traditional Métis Comfort Soup: This hearty soup features ground bison simmered in a flavorful smoked bison bone broth, complemented...

Pow Wow Pitch announces the Summer Solstice Pow Wow Pitch Winners and Fan Favourite! Make sure you have your friends and family there to cheer you on!

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!

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!...

All pow wows begin with a Grand Entry, when all dancers enter into the circle. Grand Entry is led by an elder and accompanied with an opening song sung by a host drum. This event is sacred in nature.

9 stations available per session. Each station can accommodate 1 – 3 people. In this workshop, you will have your own cooking station to follow along with Chef Jenni Lessard in creating a meal to enjoy! Traditional Métis Comfort Soup: This hearty soup features ground bison simmered in a flavorful smoked bison bone broth, complemented...

Samantha and Cailyn, together are Tarniriik – the young Inuit Throat Singers that performed for the swearing in ceremony of Justin Trudeau.

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...

The art of hoop dance honors cultural traditions shared by multiple Indigenous communities. With roots in healing ceremonies, traditions and practices, today hoop dance is shared as an artistic expression to celebrate and honor Indigenous traditions throughout the U.S. and Canada. Scott Sixkiller Sinquah is proud to represent the Gila River Pima, Hopi/Tewa, Cherokee, and...

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...

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.

Share oral histories and stories about the Native Ponies with artist Rhonda Snow. The Trail of the Native Ponies takes us on a journey back in time when the ponies lived out under the stars. The story takes a winding path with a girl called Ikwe to find the ponies she had heard stories of...

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. 11:00AM |...

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 is a nickname given to people of Ukranian ancestry by the Ojibwe community of Treaty...

Métis Games Try your hand at some traditional Metis Games like Hatchet Throwing & Archery. All ages. Farm Play Come have fun at our farm play area with hay bales, climbers, teeter totter, and a corn play station. Small Animals Meet our resident goats, sheeps, bunnies and pigs. Including some spring babies! Colouring Mural with...

Come and meet our herd of the rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses. Learn some stories of their resilience, participate in a pony art project and even take a pony ride. The Ojibwe Spirit horses at Mādahòkì are Canada’s only Indigenous horse breed.

Jaime Morse is Michif from northern Alberta, and grew up on her German immigrant Grandmother’s farm between Métis and First Nations communities. Jaime holds a B.A. in Canadian Studies from Carleton University (2004), and was the 2014 winner of the Ontario Arts Council Award for Emerging Artist. She is an Educator, Indigenous Programs and Outreach...

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...

The art of hoop dance honors cultural traditions shared by multiple Indigenous communities. With roots in healing ceremonies, traditions and practices, today hoop dance is shared as an artistic expression to celebrate and honor Indigenous traditions throughout the U.S. and Canada. Scott Sixkiller Sinquah is proud to represent the Gila River Pima, Hopi/Tewa, Cherokee, and...

Nibi is the Anishinaabemowin word for water. In Nibi’s Water Song , an Indigenous girl goes on a search for clean water to drink. Though she is faced with repeated obstacles, Nibi’s joyful and determined energy becomes a catalyst for change and action as her community, and then in widening circles the country and government,...

Join Marc Forgette, owner of Makatew Workshops to create your own medicine bag. Marc is Algonquin and French and proudly offers to share his culture with hands-on workshops with traditional crafts. In this workshop, you will make your own small medicine bag and gain some teachings on our traditional medicines. Duration: 60 Mins Cost: $20...

9 stations available per session. Each station can accommodate 1 – 3 people. In this workshop, you will have your own cooking station to follow along with Chef Jenni Lessard in creating a meal to enjoy! Traditional Métis Comfort Soup: This hearty soup features ground bison simmered in a flavorful smoked bison bone broth, complemented...

Availability (each spot is one hour): Sunday, June 25: 6 spots at 11 AM | 12:30 PM | 2 PM | 3:30 PM “Tawnshi” means hello in Michif, the language of the Métis. This exclusive and elevated picnic experience is a collaboration with Tawnshi Charcuterie from BC and Mādahòkì Farm. Limited and exclusive picnic spots...

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...

All pow wows begin with a Grand Entry, when all dancers enter into the circle. Grand Entry is led by an elder and accompanied with an opening song sung by a host drum. This event is sacred in nature.

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...

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...

Share oral histories and stories about the Native Ponies with artist Rhonda Snow. The Trail of the Native Ponies takes us on a journey back in time when the ponies lived out under the stars. The story takes a winding path with a girl called Ikwe to find the ponies she had heard stories of...

Watch a screening of Create Your Healing. Saturday and Sunday at 2PM.

Nibi is the Anishinaabemowin word for water. In Nibi’s Water Song , an Indigenous girl goes on a search for clean water to drink. Though she is faced with repeated obstacles, Nibi’s joyful and determined energy becomes a catalyst for change and action as her community, and then in widening circles the country and government,...

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 is a nickname given to people of Ukranian ancestry by the Ojibwe community of Treaty 2. Drawing upon her...

Join Marc Forgette, owner of Makatew Workshops to create your own medicine bag. Marc is Algonquin and French and proudly offers to share his culture with hands-on workshops with traditional crafts. In this workshop, you will make your own small medicine bag and gain some teachings on our traditional medicines. Duration: 60 Mins Cost: $20...