The Complete Guide to Ontario Pow Wows 2024
There are over 700 unique Indigenous communities in Canada, each with their own story, identity and traditions. Pow Wows are important cultural gatherings for Indigenous Peoples and Nations all across Turtle Island, the land otherwise known as North America. These beautiful celebrations of Indigenous culture showcase deeply rooted traditions through dance, music, story, ceremony, regalia, food and traditional arts, and are also a sacred place of healing.
Attending a Pow Wow is a great way to learn about, appreciate, celebrate and honour Indigenous culture in Ontario, while gaining a better understanding of First Nations communities across the region. We’ve compiled a list of Ontario Pow Wows in 2024, where you can experience these important Indigenous celebrations first hand.
May
Walpole Island First Nation 29th Annual Spring Pow Wow
Date: May 18-19, 2024
Location: Walpole Island, ON
Eabametoong First Nation Honouring Our Children and Youth Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Fort Hope, ON
Hiawatha First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Date: May 18-19, 2024
Location: Fort Hope, ON
Beaver Brae School Pow Wow
Date: May 29, 2024
Location: Beaver Brae Field, Kenora, ON
Odawa Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: May 25-26, 2024
Location: Ottawa, ON
June
Aundek Omni Kaning traditional Powwow
Date: June 1-2, 2024
Location: Manitoulin Island, ON
2-Spirited Pow Wow
Date: June 1, 2024
Location: Toronto, ON
Spirit of the Drum Annual Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Smith Falls, ON
Red Lake Anishinaape Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: June 7-8, 2024
Location: Red Lake, ON
Henvey Inlet First Nations Annual Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
Date: June 8-9, 2024
Location: French River, ON
Maamwi Kindaaswin "Learning Together" Pow Wow
Date: June 8-9, 2024
Location: North Bay, ON
CAMH 2nd Annual Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Toronto, ON
Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Toronto, ON
Georgian Bay Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: June 21-22, 2024
Location: Midland, ON
Sheshegwaning First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Date: June 22-23, 2024
Location: Sheshegwaning First Nation, ON
Soaring Spirit Pow Wow
Date: June 21-23, 2024
Location: Battlefield Park, Hamilton, ON
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Competition Pow Wow
Date: June 21-23, 2024
Location: Mādahòkì Farm, Ottawa, ON
Dokis First Nation 21st Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: June 22-23, 2024
Location: Parry Sound, ON
Couchiching First Nation's 30th Annual Traditional Pow-wow
Date: June 28-30, 2024
Location: Couchiching First Nations Reserve, ON
July
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Pow Wow
Date: July 5-7, 2024
Location: Pic River Reserve, ON
Sagamok Anishnawbek Traditional Pow Wow
Date: July 12-14, 2024
Location: Sagamok First Nation, ON
Kettle and Stony Point Pow Wow
Date: July 13-14, 2024
Location: Kettle Point, ON
Naotkamegwanning First Nation Pow Wow
Date: July 12-14, 2024
Location: Whitefish Bay, ON
Alderville First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Date: July 13-14, 2024
Location: Alderville, ON
Opwaagaanisining Traditional Pow Wow
Date: July 19-21, 2024
Location: Nipigon, ON
Mississaugas of Scogog Island First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Date: July 20-21, 2024
Location: Scugog, ON
Mississauga First Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: July 20-21, 2024
Location: Blind River, ON
Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow
Date: July 26-28, 2024
Location: Brant, ON
August
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: August 2-3, 2024
Location: Pic Mobert, ON
Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival Pow Wow
Date: August 3-5, 2024
Location:, Manitoulin Island, ON
36th Annual Tyendinaga Traditional Pow Wow: Rekindling our Fire
Date: Aug 10-11, 2024
Location: Tyendinaga Reserve, ON
Saugeen First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Date: Aug 10-11, 2024
Location: Saugeen, ON
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan
Date: Aug 17-18, 2024
Location: Pikwakanagan, ON
Garden River Pow Wow
Date: Aug 17-18, 2024
Location: GRFN Ballfields, Garden River, ON
Chippewas of the Rama First Nation Pow Wow
Date: Aug 24-25, 2024
Location: Orillia, ON
September
French River Pow Wow
Date: September 6-7, 2024
Location: French River Provincial Park Visitor Centre
Akwesasne Pow Wow
Date: September 7-8, 2024
Location: Cornwall Island, ON
Curve Lake Traditional
Date: September 21-22 2024
Location: Curve Lake First Nation, ON
G’Chimnissing Islands in the Sun Pow Wow
Date: Sept 28-29, 2024
Location: Christian Island, ON
