In the evening, explore Indigenous art, music and entertainment at the Celebration & Concert, presented in collaboration with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Watch some of the biggest artists from across Turtle Island take the stage, including folk-pop powerhouse DeeDee Austin, hip hop sensation MR. SAUGA, and the Godfather of Pow Wow Step, DJ Shub!

Event schedule

• Noon to 4:00 pm: Miichi Sagiig Anishinaabe United Pow Wow
• 4:00 pm: Short Films on the Screens: Generational Legacies presented by ImagineNATIVE
• 6:00 pm: Lisa Odjig, World Champion Hoop Dancer
• 6:15 pm: Classic Roots, electronica and Pow Wow techno DJ
• 6:40 pm:  Official Ceremony, featuring Manitou Mkwa Singers
• 7:15 pm: DeeDee Austin, award-winning pop singer/songwriter
• 8:00 pm: MR. SAUGA, hip hop artist/producer
• 8:30 pm: DJ Shub presents War Club Live, 2022 JUNO Award Winner for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year

National Indigenous Peoples Day at Celebration Square has exciting activities for the entire family!

• Paint with the Moccasin Identifier Project and learn more about Indigenous heritage and historical moccasin designs, available 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
• Stop by the crayon colouring corner and learn more about Indigenous languages spoken across Turtle island, featuring fun artwork created by Indigenous artists, available 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
• Make a splash in the fountain, open 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Grab a bite from one of the food trucks, open noon to 10:00 pm

To learn more about Pow Wows and how to participate respectfully, download the Pow Wow Etiquette Guidelines (pdf).