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7th Annual Indigenous Arts Festival June 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23, times vary Moving into its seventh year, the Indigenous Arts Festival is an annual celebration of traditional and contemporary Indigenous music, drumming, dance, theatre, storytelling, film, crafts, and food. The IAF is presented by Fort York and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, with the support of the Native Men’s Residence (Na-Me-Res), the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto and many other partners. FREE
Na-Me-Res Annual Traditional Pow Wow Saturday, June 22, 12 noon to 4 pm Join Na-Me-Res and Fort York for Toronto’s Annual Traditional Pow Wow in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day and the Summer Solstice. Every year, thousands of people attend the celebration to enjoy traditional food and watch more than 100 drummers and dancers perform. The day-long event includes a Sunrise Ceremony, a Grand Entry (12 noon), craft vendors and a community feast to end the day. After the Pow Wow stay for an evening concert featuring the best in contemporary Indigenous music. FREE
