Everyone Welcome!! Free Admission For ALL Events & Programming
JUNE 21 – 24, 2012
Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa
International Competition PowWow June 22 – 24
FREE Admission
Donations Gratefully Accepted
A highlight of our 2011 events-not to be missed - 2nd Annual International Competition Pow Wow with over $65,000 in prizes. Host Drum, Bear Creak, will attract some of the best dancers and singers from all across Turtle Island (North America) for a competition not to be missed!! Throughout the weekend you will watch talented dancers of all ages carry on the traditions of their ancestors with ancient dance styles and celebrate the contemporary Native culture with spectacular colour and movement.
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Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival June 21 – 24
FREE Admission & Programming
Donations Gratefully Accepted
The Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival has been providing families a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the diverse Aboriginal cultures of the National Capital Region. For 15 years ongoing, lively and interactive programming will keep your family entertained throughout the day including extensive Family activities (Big Sky Ranch, pony rides, animal display, bouncy castles, Elephant Thoughts – giant glow in the dark planetarium, polar bear and human hamster balls + body zorbs! ) Aboriginal artisan village (featuring interactive arts workshops, demonstrations and vendors) and our popular Main Stage featuring Amanda Rheaume, Donny Parenteau, Crystal Shawanda, Leanne Goose,Vince Fontaine’s Indian city, Sagkeengs Finest (Canada’s Got Talent Winners), plus Aboriginal Canada We’ve Got Talent! and ongoing cultural showcases throughout the day.
National Aboriginal History Month
For 2012, our fifteenth annual celebration, the NAD committee of Ottawa will celebrate National Aboriginal History Month for a month of artistic programming in the National Capital Region. On June 4, 2009 June was officially declared National Aboriginal History Month with unanimous consent to “recognize the enormous contribution that First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples have made to Canada. Declaring June National Aboriginal History Month is one small step,” said NDP MP Crowder who introduced the motion. Join our artists and community for a month long celebration at different venues across the city!!
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Family Fun | Aboriginal Artisan Village | Main Stage Concerts
Powwow Dance Competition | “We Got Talent!” Competition
