The Complete Guide to Ontario Pow Wows 2025
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 First Nations 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, 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 2025, where you can experience these important Indigenous celebrations first hand.
May
Walpole Island First Nation Annual Spring Pow Wow
Date: May 17-18, 2025
Location: Walpole Island, ON
Hiawatha First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Date: May 17-18, 2025
Location: Fort Hope, ON
Odawa Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: May 24-25, 2025
Location: Ottawa, ON
Beaver Brae School Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Beaver Brae Field, Kenora, ON
Eabametoong First Nation Honouring Our Children and Youth Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Fort Hope, ON
June
2-Spirited Pow Wow
Date: June 7, 2025
Location: Toronto, ON
Spirit of the Drum Annual Pow Wow
Date: June 14-15, 2025
Location: Smith Falls, ON
Whitesand First Nation Pow Wow
Date: June 20-22, 2025
Location: Armstrong, ON
Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Toronto, ON
Georgian Bay Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: June 20-21, 2025
Location: Midland, ON
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Competition Pow Wow
Date: June 21-22, 2025
Location: Wesley Clover Parks, Ottawa, ON
Dokis First Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: June 28-29, 2025
Location: Parry Sound, ON
Couchiching First Nation's 30th Annual Traditional Pow-wow
Date: June 27-29, 2025
Location: Couchiching First Nations Reserve, ON
Aundek Omni Kaning traditional Powwow
Date: TBA
Location: Manitoulin Island, ON
Red Lake Anishinaape Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Red Lake, ON
Henvey Inlet First Nations Annual Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: French River, ON
Maamwi Kindaaswin "Learning Together" Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: North Bay, ON
Sheshegwaning First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Sheshegwaning First Nation, ON
Soaring Spirit Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Battlefield Park, Hamilton, ON
July
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Pow Wow
Date: July 11-13, 2025
Location: Pic River Reserve, ON
Sagamok Anishnawbek Traditional Pow Wow
Date: July 11-13, 2025
Location: Sagamok First Nation, ON
G’Chimnissing Islands in the Sun Pow Wow
Date: July 12-13, 2025
Location: Christian Island, ON
Mississaugas of Scogog Island First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Date: July 19-20, 2025
Location: Scugog, ON
Mississauga First Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: July 19-20, 2025
Location: Blind River, ON
Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow
Date: July 25-27, 2025
Location: Brant, ON
Kettle and Stony Point Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Kettle Point, ON
Naotkamegwanning First Nation Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Whitefish Bay, ON
Alderville First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Alderville, ON
Opwaagaanisining Traditional Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Nipigon, ON
August
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: August 1-3, 2025
Location: Pic Mobert, ON
Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival Pow Wow
Date: August 2-4, 2025
Location:, Manitoulin Island, ON
Mattagami First Nation
Date: Aug 16-17, 2025
Location: Mattagami , ON
Whanapitea First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Date: Aug 16-17, 2025
Location: Capreol, ON
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan
Date: Aug 16-17, 2025
Location: Pikwakanagan, ON
Wapekeka First Nation
Date: Aug 16-17, 2025
Location: Angling Lake, ON
Zhiibaahaasing First Nation Pow Wow
Date: Aug 22-24, 2025
Location: Zhiibaahaasing First Nation, ON
Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation Pow Wow
Date: Aug 22-25, 2025
Location: Emo, ON
Chippewas of the Rama First Nation Pow Wow
Date: Aug 23-24, 2025
Location: Orillia, ON
Matachewan First Nation Pow Wow
Date: Aug 23-24, 2025
Location: Matachewan First Nation, ON
Annual Tyendinaga Traditional Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Tyendinaga Reserve, ON
Saugeen First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Saugeen, ON
Garden River Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: Garden River, ON
September
Akwesasne Pow Wow
Date: September 6-7, 2025
Location: Cornwall Island, ON
Curve Lake Pow Wow
Date: September 20-21 2025
Location: Curve Lake First Nation, ON
French River Pow Wow
Date: TBA
Location: French River Provincial Park Visitor Centre
