Indigenous Events

Immersive performance moves Woodland audience

Nearly 300 people had the opportunity to experience Continuance – Immersive Commemoration at the Woodland Cultural Centre on Friday, May 29, 2026. Co-presented by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre and Woodland Cultural...

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Residential school survivors to speak at PPT tribunal

Survivors of the Indian Residential School system will be giving in-person testimonials at the...

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IPAA honours Inuk artist Susan Aglukark

The Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance (IPAA) hosted a luncheon to honour Susan Aglukark and...

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Jingle by the Grand showcases First Nations makers

Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Corporation hosted its second annual Jingle...

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Highlighting Truth and Reconciliation through music

Sultans of String, a Toronto-based band, teamed up with several Indigenous musicians for a...

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Mohawk Institute reopens on Truth and Reconciliation Day

The former Mohawk Institute Residential School officially re-opened to the public as an interpretive historic site and educational resource during Woodland Cultural Centre’s (WCC)...

BNH hosts annual Truth and Reconciliation event

Hundreds of people attended the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Brantford’s Mohawk Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Hosted by...

New affordable housing for Indigenous families underway

Nearly 50 people attended Brantford Native Housing’s (BNH) groundbreaking ceremony for its new affordable housing development on Friday, September 26, 2025. Once completed, the West...

Getting a glimpse into Canada’s “Museum of Conscience”

Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) will re-open the Mohawk Institute Residential School as an interpretive historic site and educational resource as part of its National...

Generations unite at Woodland’s Smoke Dance competition

Hundreds of residents and out-of-town visitors attended the Woodland Cultural Centre’s Smoke Dance Competition on Saturday, August 16, 2025. While the organization has been hosting...

Julianne Blackbird represents Six Nations with pride

Julianne Blackbird was just one of the 19 contestants who participated in the second annual Miss Indigenous Canada competition, which was held from Wednesday,...

Thousands celebrate Indigenous culture at Grand River powwow

Despite heat, thousands of people attended the 45th annual Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow at the Ohsweken Speedway on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Hosted...

Community gathers for annual Strawberry Social

Nearly 250 people attended Brantford Native Housing’s annual Strawberry Social at Mohawk Park on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Alma Arguello, Executive Director for Brantford Native...

Stars of Tomorrow celebrates a half century of talent

Over 400 people attended the 50th annual Stars of Tomorrow Showcase on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The free event was held in honour of Michelle...

Indigenous talent to be celebrated at Stars of Tomorrow

Indigenous talent will be on full display during the 50th annual Stars of Tomorrow Showcase, which will be held at the Sanderson Centre for...

Indigenous Matters course receives positive feedback

Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford Campus, in partnership with the City of Brantford, announced the success of its Introduction to Indigenous Matters course. Since its...

Woodland Cultural Centre Hosts ‘Brave Spaces’ event

Nearly 20 people attended, both virtually and in person, Woodland Cultural Centre’s “Brave Spaces: How to Support Indigi-Queer” event on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Heather...

Brantford Native Housing wins Award for Excellence

The Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) presented Brantford Native Housing (BNH), also known as Hotinohsioni Inc., with the Award for Excellence during the 2024...

Woodland Cultural Centre hosts annual Harvest Festival

Community members attended Woodland Cultural Centre’s Dwadę’nyota’ ne:’ Gayętwa:gwęh “We Celebrate the Harvested Food” Festival, a two-day event which ran on Saturday, November 16...

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