The Complete Guide to Ontario Pow Wows in 2023
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 2023, where you can experience these important Indigenous celebrations first hand.
May
Walpole Island First Nation 29th Annual Spring Pow Wow
Date: May 20-21, 2023
Location: Walpole Island, ON
Eabametoong First Nation Honouring Our Children and Youth Pow Wow
Date: May 26-28, 2023
Location: Fort Hope, ON
2-Spirit Pow Wow
Date: May 27, 2023
Location: Toronto, ON
Odawa Nation 44th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: May 27-28, 2023
Location: Ottawa, ON
June
Aundek Omni Kaning traditional Powwow
Date: June 3-4, 2023
Location: Manitoulin Island, ON
Beaver Brae School Pow Wow
Date: June 8, 2023
Location: Beaver Brae Field, Kenora, ON
Spirit of the Drum 5th Annual Pow Wow
Date: June 10-11, 2023
Location: Smith Falls, ON
Sheshegwaning First Nation 26th Annual Pow Wow
Date: June 10-11, 2023
Location: Sheshegwaning First Nation, ON
Henvey Inlet First Nations 20th Annual Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
Date: June 10-11, 2023
Location: French River Reserve No. 13, ON
Maamwi Kindaaswin "Learning Together" Pow Wow
Date: June 10-11, 2023
Location: North Bay, ON
CAMH 2nd Annual Pow Wow
Date: June 14, 2023
Location: Toronto, ON
Red Lake Anishinaape 20th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: June 16-17, 2023
Location: Red Lake, ON
Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow
Date: June 17, 2023
Location: Toronto, ON
Georgian Bay 20th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: June 21, 2023
Location: Saint-Marie Park, Midland, ON
Couchiching First Nation's 30th Annual Traditional Pow-wow
Date: June 22-26, 2023
Location: Couchiching First Nations Reserve, ON
Soaring Spirit Pow Wow
Date: June 24, 2023
Location: Battlefield Park, Hamilton, ON
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Competition Pow Wow
Date: June 24-25, 2023
Location: Mādahòkì Farm, Ottawa, ON
Dokis First Nation 21st Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: June 24-25, 2023
Location: Parry Sound, ON
July
G’Chimnissing Islands in the Sun Pow Wow
Date: July 1-2, 2023
Location: Christian Island, ON
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Pow Wow
Date: July 7-8, 2023
Location: Pic River Reserve, ON
Kettle and Stony Point Pow Wow - Honouring the Nimkii Waawnoon
Date: July 8-9, 2023
Location: Kettle Point, ON
Naotkamegwanning First Nation 50th Anniversary Pow Wow
Date: July 7-9, 2023
Location: Whitefish Bay, ON
Alderville First Nation 28th Annual Pow Wow
Date: July 9-10, 2023
Location: Alderville, ON
Mississaugas of Scogog Island First Nation 25th Annual Pow Wow
Date: July 15-16, 2023
Location: Scugog, ON
Mississauga First Nation 42nd Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: July 15-16, 2023
Location: Blind River, ON
Rainy River First Nations Pow Wow
Date: July 16-18, 2023
Location: Emo, ON
August
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Date: August 4-6, 2023
Location: Pic Mobert, ON
Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival Pow Wow
Date: August 5-7, 2023
Location:, Manitoulin Island, ON
36th Annual Tyendinaga Traditional Pow Wow: Rekindling our Fire
Date: Aug 12-13, 2023
Location: Tyendinaga Reserve, ON
Ginoogaming First Nation David Charles Traditional Pow Wow 2023
Date: Aug 19-20, 2023
Location: Longlac, ON
Garden River Pow Wow
Date: Aug 20-21
Location: GRFN Ballfields, Garden River, ON
Chippewas of the Rama First Nation Pow Wow
Date: Aug 26-27, 2023
Location: Orillia, ON
September
French River Pow Wow
Date: September 10, 2022
Location: French River Provincial Park Visitor Centre
Akwesasne Pow Wow
Date: September 10 & 11, 2022
Location: A'nowara'ko:wa Arena, Akwesasne, ON
Nippising First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
Date: Sep 2-3, 2023
Location: Garden Village, ON
