Indigenous Events

Gihekdagye Friendship Centre set for grand opening

Brantford’s Gihekdagye Friendship Centre will celebrate the recent purchase of its building with a special grand opening event on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Also known as the Brantford Region Indigenous...

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Powwow celebrates culture, community and tradition

Thousands of people attended the annual Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow at the...

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Miss Indigenous Canada returning to Six Nations

Twenty contestants from across the country are gearing up to participate in the third...

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Woodland Exhibition highlights Indigenous artwork

Indigenous Art 2026, the Woodland Cultural Centre’s 51st annual juried exhibition, opened with a...

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Immersive performance moves Woodland audience

Nearly 300 people had the opportunity to experience Continuance – Immersive Commemoration at the...

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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 upcoming Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal (PPT) held in Montreal from May...

IPAA honours Inuk artist Susan Aglukark

The Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance (IPAA) hosted a luncheon to honour Susan Aglukark and celebrate her groundbreaking music career at Yogi’s Barn in Ohsweken...

Jingle by the Grand showcases First Nations makers

Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Corporation hosted its second annual Jingle by the Grand holiday craft and artisan market on Saturday,...

Highlighting Truth and Reconciliation through music

Sultans of String, a Toronto-based band, teamed up with several Indigenous musicians for a free concert at Paris Lions Park on Sunday, October 5,...

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...

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