In Community

Discover Indigenous events, workshops, festivals, and community gatherings taking place across the Greater Toronto Area. These opportunities offer meaningful ways to connect, learn and integrate with Indigenous culture, communities and ways of knowing, contributing to reconciliation efforts of every individual.

 

June Events

In Canada, June 1st marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month. Throughout the month, Indigenous communities and organizations across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area hosts events, workshops, festivals, and celebrations that provide opportunities to learn, connect, and engage with Indigenous cultures, histories, and perspectives beyond the York University campuses.

On June 21st Indigenous peoples will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day this year, making it an exceptional time to get out into community.

 


imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

Dates: June 2–7, 2026 (Toronto)

Online Dates: June 8–14, 2026

Location: Toronto (TIFF Bell Lightbox) + online

Hosted by: imagineNATIVE


Indigenous History Month Exhibit

Date: June 3, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Elman W. Campbell Museum, Newmarket

Hosted by: Town of Newmarket


Toronto’s 5th Annual 2-Spirit Pow Wow

Date: June 6, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Milliken District Park, Scarborough

Hosted by: 2-Spirited People


Indigenous Celebration

Date: June 6, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Evergreen Brick Works

Hosted by: Ontario Science Centre


International Indigenous Music Summit

Dates: June 2–6, 2026

Time: Various

Location: Toronto

Hosted by: Indigenous Music Summit


Beaded Pin Workshop | Indigenous Peoples Day

Date: June 14, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Art Gallery of Mississauga

Hosted by: Art Gallery of Mississauga


In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice

Date: June 16, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Nineteen on the Park, Stouffville

Hosted by: Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum


Not the History You Find in History Books

Date: June 18, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

Hosted by: Richmond Hill Public Library


Pride and NIHM Community Celebration

Date: June 20, 2026

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: East Gwillimbury Public Library

Hosted by: Town of East Gwillimbury


Indigenous Arts Festival

Date: June 20, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Location: Biidaasige Park, Toronto

Hosted by: City of Toronto

 

June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day


Ninan Auassat: We, the Children

Date: June 21, 2026

Time: Not specified

Location: St. Francis Centre, Ajax

Hosted by: St. Francis Centre / NFB


National Indigenous Peoples Day & Sunrise Ceremony

Date: June 21, 2026

Time: 5:30 a.m.

Location: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto

Hosted by: City of Toronto


Voices & Traditions: Honouring Indigenous History Month

Date: June 21, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Aurora Public Library

Hosted by: Aurora Public Library

 

Ongoing Events


Rita Letendre and Norval Morrisseau Exhibition

Dates: On view through 2027

Time: Gallery hours

Location: Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Hosted by: AGO


Bill Nasogaluak Exhibition

Dates: On view through 2027

Time: Gallery hours

Location: Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Hosted by: AGO