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Our picks for Indigenous-Led Events happening in February
Here is our round-up of Indigenous-led events in Ontario this February. This list includes markets, community events, festivals, and more!
Featured Events
Oshawa
February 9th – 2024 Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering – Durham GTA Campus
Read more about the 2024 Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering – Durham GTA Campus…
Cultural Gathering and Workshop
Where: Trent University Durham GTA, 55 Thornton Road South Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y1
When: February 9th, 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $12. Grab your tickets here.
Thunder Bay
February 9th to March 17th – Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions
Read more about Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions…
Innovation Exhibition
Where: Thunder Bay Museum, 425 Donald Street East, Thunder Bay, ON
When: February 9th to March 17th
Tuesday to Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Admission: Admission by Donation. Reserve your group or school visit here.
Toronto
February 11th – Three Sisters Indigenous Crafts Market: Galentine’s Day
Read more about Three Sisters Indigenous Crafts Market…
Small Business Market
Where: 58 Cecil St., Toronto, ON
When: February 11th, 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
February 15th to 18th – Omaagomaan: Presented by Native Earth Performing Arts
Read more about Omaagomaan: Presented by Native Earth Performing Arts…
Dance Choreography
Where: Aki Studio Theatre, 585 Dundas St E #250, Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
When: February 15th to 18th, View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced. Tickets range from $10 to $30. Grab your tickets here
Waterloo
February 8th – Indigenous Speakers Series (Waterloo) presents Chelsea Vowel
Read more about the Indigenous Speakers Series (Waterloo) presents Chelsea Vowel…
Speaking Series
Where: ML – Modern Languages, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, CA N2L 3G1
When: February 8th, 3:00 pm – 4:20 pm
Admission: Free. In-person or Online. Register Here
Belleville
February 2nd – Gallery 121 Indigenous Art Show
Read more about the Gallery 121 Indigenous Art Show…
Where: Gallery 121, 48 Bridge Street E, Belleville
When: February 2nd, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free.
Brampton
February 2nd – Bramalea SNAP Hoot and Howl Indigenous Community Event
Read more about the Bramalea SNAP Hoot and Howl Indigenous Community Event…
Community Event
Where: Earnscliffe Recreation Centre, 44 Eastbourne Drive Brampton, L6T 2B2
When: February 2nd, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Collingwood
February 15th – Yonnhe’ón:we – Run Woman Run
Read more about the Yonnhe’ón:we – Run Woman Run…
Where: Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street #Studio 7 Collingwood, ON L9Y 1H7
When: February 15th, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $25. Grab your tickets here
Kitchener/Waterloo
February 5th – Winter Storytelling: A Celebration of Indigenous Film
Read more about the Winter Storytelling: A Celebration of Indigenous Film…
Where: Princess Twin Cinemas, 46 King Street North Waterloo, ON N2J 2W8
When: February 5th, 2:00 pm
Admission: Free.
February 13th and 27th – K̓ata Mashkiki – “To Write Medicine” BIPOC Creative Writing Workshop
Read more about the K̓ata Mashkiki – “To Write Medicine” BIPOC Creative Writing Workshop…
Where: The Grove Cafe, 295 Lancaster Street West #Unit B Kitchener, ON N2H 4V4
When: February 13th and 27th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
February 20th – Growing Together: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being in the Early Years
Read more about the Growing Together: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being in the Early Years…
Where: 299 Doon Valley Drive Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4
When: February 20th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $17. Grab your tickets here
London
February 22nd – National Trafficking Awareness Day
Read more about National Trafficking Awareness Day…
Where: Four Points by Sheraton London, 1150 Wellington Road London, ON N6E 1M3
When: February 22nd, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Ohsweken
February 10th – Pop-up Market by Grand River Artisan Market
Read more about Pop-Up Market by Grand River Artisan Market…
Where: Six Nations Community Hall, 1738 4th Line, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
When: February 10th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
Ottawa
February 2nd to 19th – Pibon Winter Festival at Madahòkì Farm – Winterlude Edition
Read more about the Pibon Winter Festival at Madahòkì Farm – Winterlude Edition…
Winter Festival
Where: Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Road Ottawa, ON K2R 1E7
When: February 2nd to 19th , View event times and schedule here
Admission: Free
February 23rd – Reconciliation and Legislatures by the Canadian Study of Parliament Group
Read more about the Reconciliation and Legislatures by the Canadian Study of Parliament Group…
Where: 180 Wellington Street, Room 425 Ottawa, ON K1A 0N4
When: February 23rd, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $175. Grab your tickets here
Peterborough
February 9th – Fostering Mino-Bimmaadiziwin: Indigenous Health in the 21st Century
Read more about the Fostering Mino-Bimmaadiziwin: Indigenous Health in the 21st Century…
Where: 1 Gzowski Way Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8
When: February 9th, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
Toronto
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th – Anishnawbe Health Toronto Writing Series for Indigenous Writers and Allies
Read more about the Anishnawbe Health Toronto Writing Series for Indigenous Writers and Allies…
Writing Workshop
Where: Anishnawbe Health Toronto, 179 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2E5
When: February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Admission: Free.
February 6th – StreetARToronto Learning Circle by Indigenous Affairs Office
Read more about the StreetARToronto Learning Circle by the Indigenous Affairs Office …
Where: Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, 16 Spadina Rd, Toronto
When: February 6th, 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
February 14th – Guided Visits at Simcoe Hall: Acknowledging The Land
Read more about the Guided Visits at Simcoe Hall: acknowledging the land…
Where: 27 King’s College Cir, Toronto, ON
When: February 14th, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
February 28th and 29th – First Aid / CPR Workshop by Miziwe Biik
Read more about the First Aid / CPR Workshop by Miziwe Biik…
Where: 167-169 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2E4
When: February 28th and 29th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free. Register here
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