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News

SUNDAY 19th june 2022

National Indigenous Peoples Day also coincides with the Summer Solstice Festival.

TUESDAY 21st june 2022

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this is the first time since 2019 that the festival has had a live component.

TUESDAY 21ST june 2022

The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, now in its 26th year, started this year’s run at a new home, Mādahòkì Farm.

TUESDAY 21ST june 2022

For the first time in two years, the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival presented by Rio Tinto is returning to in-person programming.

MONDAY 20TH june 2022

The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is taking place in the nation’s capital from June 21 to 26.

MONDAY 20TH june 2022

Mādahòkì Farm is Canada’s only Indigenous agri-tourism destination and working farm.

MONDAY 20TH june 2022

Trina Mather-Simard interview with Sam Laprade on CityNews

MONDAY 20TH june 2022

You can also meet special animals such as the rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses.

SUNDAY 19th june 2022

Enjoy some of Canada’s best Indigenous talent through music, dance, workshops, food and more at the free, family-friendly event.

THURSDAY 17th june 2022

Trina- Mather Simard from the Summer Solstice Festival shares some of the highlights for this year’s festival.

THURSDAY 16th june 2022

Madahoki Farm Executive Chef Paul Owl joins us with more on celebrating Father’s Day with easy to prepare meal kits.

WEDNESDAY 15th june 2022

The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival takes place each June, as they celebrate and educate on Indigenous history and culture.

WEDNESDAY 15th june 2022

In English, Mãdahòkì translates to “Share the land,” the perfect epithet for this new Indigenous destination and gathering space.

SATURDAY 11th june 2022

Celebration of Indigenous arts, culture and heritage, including pow wow competitions, performances, craft and culinary workshops.

SATURDAY 11th june 2022

The heart of the festival, the pow-wow competitions, will be both virtual and live.

SATURDAY 11th june 2022

Ottawa’s festivals are bursting back after two tough pandemic years.

FRIDAY 10th june 2022

This year’s Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival brings music, pow wow, and knowledge sharing.

WEDNESDAY 8th june 2022

“Our goal is to try to share the culture and have as many people introduced to our talented artists and chefs as possible.”

THURSDAY 2nd june 2022

Trina Mather-Simard interview with Sam Laprade on CityNews

TUESDAY 31st may 2022

Culture, community, food, dancing, music, tradition, regalia—check out the 2022 calendar and discover where to celebrate this year.

mon 21 june 2021

Powwow dancers showcase talents during virtual Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

mon 21 june 2021

In Conversation: Twin Flames Talks Awards, Reconciliation, And The Difference Between Writing An Album And A Musical

mon 21 june 2021

In Conversation: Rise Ashen of Silla and Rise Talks Healing, Bringing In A New Member, And Why He Calls Their Music “Alien Hip-Hop”

mon 21 june 2021

CBC Ottawa Morning Live - Telling Indigenous Legends with Drones

mon 21 june 2021

June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day

june 2021

CTV Morning LIve - Trina speaking about overview of Festival

fri 18 june 2021

Ottawa Morning with Robyn Bresnahan: Terry and Rhonda Snow - Storytelling Workshop

june 2021

CTV News at Noon: Ojibwe Spirit Horses

june 2021

CTV Morning Live - Education Days

tue 15 JUNE 2021

CBC Toronto Project with Simon Brascoupé (one of seven artists)

Sat 12 JUNE 2021

Winners announced for the Inaugural Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards

thur 10 june 2021

Cover Page photo by Ashley Fraser Musical Ride – Silla and Rise Dimensions by Lynn Saxberg (page A12)

wed 9 JUNE 2021

Cody Coyote and Jah’kota giving back to the community

mon 31 may 2021

"Indigenous Fest begins Tuesday with online Educational Activities"
by Lynn Saxberg

Sat 29 MAY 2021

"Indigenous Fest begins Tuesday with online Educational Activities"
by Lynn Saxberg

Sat 29 MAY 2021

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

Fri 28 MAY 2021

Festival and Education Days Return Next Week Starting June 1st!

tues 25 may 2021

CBC Web Page – Five Festival Highlights

SAT 15 MAY 2021

Profile of Amanda Rheaume and ShoShona Kish of Digging Roots. Saturday, May 15, 2021

Tue 12 MAY 2021

Ottawa acts nominated for Indigenous music awards

Tue 12 MAY 2021

Artists From Manitoba Land Nominations for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards

Tue 12 MAY 2021

Les finalistes des premiers prix Solstice d’été pour la musique autochtone (prix SÉMA) et l’arrivée du Groupe Banque TD à titre de commanditaire principal

Tue 12 MAY 2021

2021 Nominees and TD Bank Group as New Top Sponsor of The SSIMAs

Tue 30 MAR 2021

Canada’s Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival extends submission deadline for INAUGURAL MUSIC AWARDS The SSIMAs

Mon 25 JAN 2021

SUBMISSIONS RESUME FOR INAUGURAL MUSIC AWARDS

TUE 24 NOV 2020

'Our people have lost considerable income:' Almonte Indigenous business urges support for virtual marketplace

THU 12 NOV 2020

MON 22 JUNE 2020

National Indigenous Peoples Day goes virtual amid pandemic restrictions

Coronavirus Update: WHO reports largest single-day increase in global cases

SUN 21 JUNE 2020

National Indigenous Peoples Day goes virtual amid pandemic restrictions

'More than a festival': National Indigenous Peoples Day goes virtual amid pandemic restrictions

SAT 20 JUNE 2020

Canadian First Nations celebrate the longest day with a Social Distance Pow Wow

THU 18 JUNE 2020

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at home this weekend

WED 17 JUNE 2020

Personal Acts of Reconciliation

MON 15 JUNE 2020

National Indigenous History Month: Simple and personal acts of reconciliation

MON 14 JUNE 2020

Make your own cedar wildberry chai

WED 10 JUNE 2020

All in a Day with Alan Neal - D is for Tree Teas

Events you won’t want to miss at this year’s SSIF

TUE 2 JUNE 2020

5 highlights on the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival schedule

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival goes virtual this June

MON 1 JUNE 2020

This year’s Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is going virtual

FRI 29 JUNE 2020

The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is going virtual