Events

Gathering, celebrating, and building community

From our four flagship annual events to weekly workshops and open mics, we create spaces for Indigenous artists and community to come together.

Signature Events

Four flagship annual events

Our programming is built around four major annual events that showcase Indigenous talent and bring community together.

Annual Powwow

Summer

A celebration of Indigenous culture featuring traditional dance, drumming, regalia, and community gathering. Our powwow brings together dancers, drummers, and community members from across the region.

Traditional dance competitionsGrand entry ceremoniesDrum groupsVendor marketplaceCultural teachings

Annual Music Festival

Summer

Showcasing the best of Indigenous hip-hop, R&B, and contemporary music. This festival highlights emerging and established Indigenous artists across multiple genres.

Live performancesEmerging artist showcasesHip-hop battlesMusic workshopsNetworking opportunities

Annual Round Dance

Winter

A traditional social gathering featuring round dance songs, community connection, and cultural celebration. Open to all community members in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

Round dance songsCommunity feastSocial gatheringCultural protocolsAll ages welcome

Annual Comedy Showcase

Fall

Indigenous comedy at its finest. Our comedy showcase features hilarious Indigenous comedians bringing laughter and joy to the community through culturally grounded humor.

Stand-up comedyIndigenous humorEmerging comediansCommunity laughterEntertainment night

Artist Development Pathway

From workshop to mainstage

Our year-round programming creates a development pathway so emerging artists can build skills, confidence, and stage readiness with opportunities to perform at our annual events.

1

Community Engagement

Connect with the Society and discover programs

2

Artist Development

Join mentorship and skills training sessions

3

Workshop Participation

Build skills through hands-on workshops

4

Showcase Opportunities

Perform at open mics and small events

5

Mainstage Events

Perform at flagship annual events

Year-Round Programming

Recurring events and workshops

Between our annual flagship events, we offer ongoing workshops, open mics, and community gatherings to support artist development.

Open Mic Night

Recurring
Every Thursday
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sage Smoke Studio

Beading Workshop

Workshop
Monthly
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sage Smoke Studio

Beat-Making Sessions

Recurring
Every Saturday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Recording Studio

Powwow Dance Practice

Workshop
Weekly
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Gathering Space

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Whether you want to perform, volunteer, or simply attend, there's a place for you in our community events.