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Our picks for Indigenous-Led Events happening in November
Here is our round-up of Indigenous-Led Events to check out in Ontario this November. This list includes art exhibitions, community events, fashion shows, workshops, and festivals!
Art Exhibition
Brantford
November 30th – Indigenous Futures
Read more about Indigenous Futures…
Where: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk St, Brantford, ON N3S 2X2
When: November 30th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Register here
Midland
September 22nd to November 29th – BIIZIKAAGANAN Insights into our Pow Wow Circle, Ribbon Skirts & Regalia
Read more about BIIZIKAAGANAN…
Event Category:
Where: Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King Street, Midland, ON L4R 3M7
When: September 22nd to November 29th, Gallery Hours
Admission: Free
Timmins
November 2nd to 22nd – Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions
Read more about the Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions…
Event Category: Science Travelling Exhibition
Where: Northern College, 4715 Highway 101 East Timmins, ON P0N 1H0
When: November 2nd to 22nd, View event times and schedule
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Community Events
Barrie
November 2nd – Indigenous Storytime! with Angelia the EarlyOn Indigenous Co-Ordinator
Read more about Indigenous Storytime! with Angelia the EarlyOn Indigenous Co-Ordinator…
Event Category: Child Learning Session
Where: 60 Worsley Street, Barrie, Barrie, ON, L4M 1L6
When: November 2nd, 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Burlington
November 14th – Climate Justice in So-Called Canada
Read more about Climate Justice in So-Called Canada…
Where: 2331 New St, Burlington, ON L7R 1J4
When: November 14th, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free. Register Here
East Gwillimbury
November 1st – Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library presents Alicia Elliott
Read more about the Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library presents Alicia Elliott…
Event Category: Author Discussion
Where: 19000 Leslie Street East Gwillimbury, ON L0G 1V0
When: November 1st, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $20. Grab your tickets here
Sault Ste. Marie
November 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th – Indigenous Teachings at the Bushplane
Read more about Indigenous Teachings at the Bushplane…
Where: Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, 50 Pim St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3G4
When: November 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Admission: Free. Register here
Sudbury
November 7th – Acknowledgement of Indigenous Veterans in Canada
Read more about Acknowledgement of Indigenous Veterans in Canada…
Where: Collège Boréal, 21 Lasalle Boulevard Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 6B1
When: November 7th, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Toronto
November 7th and 21st – Drum Circle: Led by Spirit Wind
Read more about Drum Circle: Led by Spirit Wind…
Event Category: Community Event
Where: Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health155 College Street Room 400 – Boardroom Toronto, ON M5T 3M7
When: November 7th and 21st, Various event times and dates
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
November 12th – “Indigenous Enough”
Read more about Indigenous Enough…
Where: Online
When: November 12th, 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
November 14th – Kent Monkman And Gisèle Gordon In Conversation
Read more about Kent Monkman And Gisèle Gordon In Conversation…
Where: Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, 189 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M5B 1M4
When: November 14th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $23. VIP Packages available, Grab your tickets here
Vanier
November 27th – Full Moon Celebration
Read more about Full Moon Celebration…
Where: Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, 299 Montréal Rd, Vanier, ON K1L 7G1
When: November 27th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free. Register here
Concerts/Performances
Collingwood
November 9th – Yonnhe’ón:we – Indigenous Arts Series
Read more about Yonnhe’ón:we – Indigenous Arts Series…
Where: Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street Collingwood, ON L9Y 1H7
When: November 9th, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $25. Grab your tickets here
Ottawa
November 10th – Wabano 25th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Read more about Wabano 25th Anniversary Concert Celebration …
Where: Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, 299 Montréal Rd, Vanier, ON K1L 7G1
When: November 10th, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $65. Register here
November 18th – Anachnid
Where: Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1
When: November 18th, 8:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $25. Grab your tickets here
November 24th – Amanda Rheaume
Read more about Amanda Rheaume…
Where: Red Bird, 1165 Bank Street Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3X4
When: November 24th, 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $25. Grab your tickets here
November 29th – iskwē
Where: Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1
When: November 29th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $35. Grab your tickets here
Peterborough
November 3rd and 4th – Zaagi’idiwin: Our Mothering Heart: O’Dela Arts
Read more about Zaagi’idiwin: Our Mothering Heart: O’Dela Arts…
Event Category: Contemporary Dance Performance
Where: Nozhem: First Peoples Performance Space, 1 Gzowski Way Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8
When: November 3rd and 4th, Various event times and dates
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Toronto
November 3rd to 5th – Red Sky at Night
Read more about Red Sky at Night…
Where: Canadian Stage (Berkeley Street Theatre), 26 Berkeley St, Toronto, ON M5A 2W3
When: November 3rd to 5th, View event times and schedule
Admission: Priced. Tickets range from $30 – $93. Grab your tickets here
Walkerton
November 12th – Sultans of String – Walking Through the Fire
Read more about Sultans of String – Walking Through the Fire…
Where: Victoria Jubilee Hall, 111 Jackson St S, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
When: November 12th, 2:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $55. Grab your tickets here
Fashion Shows
Toronto
November 3rd – IEW Indigenous Regalia and Fashion Show
Read more about IEW Indigenous Regalia and Fashion Show…
Event Category: Fashion Show
Where: 7 Hart House Circle The Great Hall , 1st Floor Toronto, ON M5S 3H3
When: November 3rd, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Educational/ Entrepreneurship Events
Kingston
November 16th – Service Canada: Overview for Indigenous Peoples
Read more about Service Canada: Overview for Indigenous Peoples…
Where: Kingston Frontenac Public Library – Central Branch, 130 Johnson St, Kingston, ON K7L 1X8
When: November 16th, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Reserve your spot here
Niagara Falls
November 22nd and 23rd – Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario Annual Conference
Read more about Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario Annual Conference…
Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview , 6700 Fallsview Boulevard Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W6
When: November 22nd and 23rd, 9:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $161. Grab your tickets here
Ottawa
November 8th- Indigenous Business Finance & Tax Workshop
Read about Indigenous Business Finance & Tax Workshop…
Where: Adaawe Indigenous Business Hub, 338 Somerset Street West #1 Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9
When: November 8th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Pembroke
November 4th – Indigenous Business Expo
Read more about Indigenous Business Expo…
Where: Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre, 900 Pembroke St E, Pembroke, ON K7A 3M2
When: November 4th, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free.
Toronto
November 4th and 5th – Moving in the Direction of Forever
Read more about Moving in the Direction of Forever…
Where: 805 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
When: November 4th and 5th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go $75 per day / $140.00 for both days. Interested Parties can register here
November 9th – Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards Digital Gala
Read more about Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards Digital Gala…
Where: Online
When: November 9th, 6:00 pm
Admission: Free. Register here
November 14th – Dais Talks on Anti-Racism: Environmental Racism and Indigenous Communities
Read more about Dais Talks on Anti-Racism: Environmental Racism and Indigenous Communities…
Where: The Dais, 20 Dundas Street West Suite 921 Toronto, ON M5G 2H1
When: November 14th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Reserve your spot here
November 16th – Yellowhead Fire | Upholding Indigenous Economic Relationships
Read more about Yellowhead Fire | Upholding Indigenous Economic Relationships…
Where: Centre for Urban Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University, 44 Gerrard Street East Room 317 Toronto, ON M5B 1J6
When: November 16th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
November 16th and 17th – 7th Annual First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Forum East
Read more about 7th Annual First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Forum East…
Where: The Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel, Toronto, 55 Reading Ct, Toronto, ON M9W 7K7
When: November 16th and 17th, View event times and schedule here.
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $2295. Register here
November 21st to 23rd – Indigenomics on BAY STREET
Read more about Indigenomics on BAY STREET…
Where: Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, ON, 1 Harbour Square Toronto, ON M5J1A61
When: November 21st to 23rd , View event times and schedule
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $240. Grab your tickets here.
November 22nd – Indigenomics Power Play Gala
Read more about Indigenomics Power Play Gala…
Where: Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, ON, 1 Harbour Square Toronto, ON M5J1A61
When: November 22nd, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $240. Grab your tickets here.
Vanier
November 18th – Linda Manitowabi Art Therapy Workshop: The Art of Seeing Clearly (series continued)
Read more about Linda Manitowabi Art Therapy Workshop: The Art of Seeing Clearly…
Where: Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, 299 Montréal Rd, Vanier, ON K1L 7G1
When: November 18th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
Waterloo
November 19th – Reflections on A Visual Reconciliation Exhibit – Print Making Workshop
Read more about Reflections on A Visual Reconciliation Exhibit – Print Making Workshop…
Where: Martin Luther University College, 75 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5
When: November 19th, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free. Grab your tickets here
Festivals
Toronto
November 6th to 19th – Weesageechak Begins to Dance 36
Read more about Weesageechak Festival…
Event Category: Art Festival
Where: Aki Studio, 585 Dundas Street East, #130, Toronto
When: November 6th to 19th, Various event times and dates
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $15. Grab your tickets here
Small Business Markets
Ohsweken
November 26th – 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: November 26th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Ottawa
November 25th – ADAAWE Indigenous Holiday Market
Read more about ADAAWE Indigenous Holiday Market…
Where: Adaawe Indigenous Business Hub, 338 Somerset Street West #1 Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9
When: November 25th, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Toronto
November 24th to 26th – Indigenous Artisan Marketplace 2023
Read more about Indigenous Artisan Marketplace 2023…
Where: Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, 16 Spadina Rd Toronto, ON
When: November 24th to 26th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
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