Indigenous Arts Festival

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month at this free, community-focused and family-friendly event with traditional and contemporary music, dance, artisan and culinary experiences of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Turtle Island.

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Month with two days of free cultural programming at Biidaasige Park, featuring the Indigenous Arts Festival on June 20 and a morning ceremony in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.

This year’s festival features a dynamic lineup of Indigenous artists and performers from across Canada, including a headline performance by acclaimed Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark, a four-time Juno Award winner and Order of Canada recipient.

Additional highlights include performances by two-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Derek Miller and Indigenous soul singer-songwriter Lacey Hill. Juno-nominated Anishinaabe women’s group the Manitou Mkwa Singers, from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Youth Empowerment Group will also take the stage.

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., festivalgoers can take part in interactive workshops and cultural demonstrations, including:
– Inuit drum dancing with multidisciplinary artist Alexandra Anaviapik
– Pow wow dance with Tribal Vision Dance, sharing contemporary and traditional First Nations dance styles
– Hoop dancing with Anishinaabe artist Nikki Shawana
– Pow wow boot camp led by multidisciplinary Kahnyen’kehàka artist Santee Smith
– Lacrosse demonstrations with legendary athletes Cam Bomberry and Leon Henhawk
– Métis jigging led by Tkaronto Métis Jiggers and Métis Strings

On June 21, the City will hold a morning ceremony in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day of cultural and spiritual significance for First Nations, Inuit and Métis that honours the summer solstice.

The ceremony will be held around a Sacred Fire and includes culturally significant elements such as strawberries, water and the four sacred medicines. The gathering honours Indigenous traditions and teachings, expressing gratitude for all creation and embracing Mino Baamodziwin (The Good Life). Grandmother Kim Wheatley, Elder Pat Floody and Fire Keeper Raiden Levesque will share their rich and vibrant cultures and traditions to mark the summer solstice and welcome Grandfather Sun.

The public is encouraged to attend. The morning ceremony will take place at 7:30 a.m. on June 21 at the Drum Structure in Biidaasige Park, followed by a small breakfast feast.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Free

How to get tickets?

At the door: No tickets

Date: Saturday June 20, 2026

11am-9pm

Venue & Address

Biidaasige Park, 51 Commissioners St, Toronto

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible by Public Transport