Events Calendar
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Join us at West Harbour - James Street Plaza on June 19 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Everyone is welcome for a free afternoon of culture, community, and celebration featuring:
- Indigenous performances
- Indigenous artisan vendors
- Local food trucks
Event Schedule
12 noon to 4 pm
- Indigenous Artisan Vendor Market
- A full vendor list is available at National Indigenous Peoples Day |City of Hamilton.
Stage Schedule
- Performances start at 1 pm
Additional Information
- A free water refill station will be available on-site—don’t forget to bring your reusable water bottle!
Performers:
| Shakokwenios Joseph Martin is Mohawk / Ojibway from Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and is a traditional knowledge holder, dancer, singer, and storyteller. |
| Nicholas Delbaere-Sawchuk is an award-winning Métis and Ukrainian artist who brings cultural history to life through the fiddle and oral storytelling. |
| Nikki Shawana is an Indigenous artist from the Odawa Nation (Anishinaabe), Eagle Clan. Nikki is a Pow Wow Dancer, Hoop Dancer, Singer and Crafts person and is passionate about teaching others about Indigenous culture through the arts. |
| Alexandra Anaviapik is an Inuk artist, educator, and cultural performer from Pond Inlet, Nunavut. She is dedicated to sharing authentic Inuit Knowledge through traditional song, throat-singing, drum dancing, and storytelling. |
Indigenous Community Partners
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