TMU Pow Wow

09/10/2026

Aaniin, we are looking forward to everyone joining us at the sunrise ceremony on September 11th, 2026. To give thanks to all of the beings in creation and show our gratitude for a new day before the 2026 TMU Pwaaganigaawin/pow wow.

The Sunrise Ceremony starts at 6:30am.

🗓️Friday, September 11th, 2026
📍TMU Quad - Entrances to Kerr Hall Quad 43 Gerrard St. E or 50 Gould St.

For more information please visit:
https://www.torontomu.ca/indigenous/events/2026/09/pwaaganigaawin-pow-wow/

09/10/2026

We are pleased to spotlight our Head Dancers for the upcoming TMU pwaaganigaawin/pow wow: Jay Lomax, men’s head dancer. And Abby Carpenter, women’s head dancer.

Youth head dancers will be chosen before grand entry.

🗓️Friday, September 11th, 2026
📍TMU Quad - Entrances to Kerr Hall Quad 43 Gerrard St. E or 50 Gould St.

For more information please visit:
https://www.torontomu.ca/indigenous/events/2026/09/pwaaganigaawin-pow-wow/

09/10/2026

We are pleased to spotlight our Arena Director for the upcoming TMU pwaaganigaawin/pow wow, Ray Deleary!

🗓️Friday, September 11th, 2026
📍TMU Quad - Entrances to Kerr Hall Quad 43 Gerrard St. E or 50 Gould St.

For more information please visit:
https://www.torontomu.ca/indigenous/events/2026/09/pwaaganigaawin-pow-wow/

09/10/2026

The 2026 Toronto Metropolitan University’s Pwaaganigaawin (Pow Wow) is one day away!🎉

Friday, September 11, 2026. This year’s theme is Abinoojinyag Gchi-piitendaagziwag | Every Child Matters.

Location: TMU Kerr Hall Quad, 43 Gerrard St. E, Toronto, ON

Aambe bizhaak! All are welcome!
📩Email: [email protected]
📷 Toronto Metropolitan University Pow Wow

Photographer: Amy Sargent

For more information please visit:
https://www.torontomu.ca/indigenous/events/2026/09/pwaaganigaawin-pow-wow/

09/10/2026

📢Unfortunately, the host drum, Cree Confederation is not able to make it to this years Pow Wow. We have the honour of Little Creek filling in the role. We are looking forward to having a beautiful day! 🤗 See you all Friday at the Pow Wow! 🥁

🔥 Toronto Metropolitan University's Pwaaganigaawin (Pow Wow)
Friday, September 11, 2026. This year's theme is Abinoojinyag Gchi-piitendaagziwag | Every Child Matters. 🧡

Location: TMU Kerr Hall Quad (outdoors), 43 Gerrard St. E, Toronto, ON

Aambe bizhaak! All are welcome!

For more information, please visit the webpage link below:
https://www.torontomu.ca/indigenous/events/2026/09/pwaaganigaawin-pow-wow/

📩Email: [email protected]
📷

Arts & Crafts Vendors Application -Closed
Information Table Form - Closed
Food vendor - Closed

📸 Photographer: Amy Sargent
Image: William "Jr" Cottrelle from Aamjiwnaang First Nation. 4th & 5th generation survivor.

09/09/2026

Our team is thrilled to announce that we will have a face-painting station at this year’s 2026 TMU pwaaganigaawin/pow wow! 🦋Children must be accompanied by their guardian!

Mark your calendar and bring your fresh-faced canvas!

🗓️Friday, September 11th 2026
📍TMU Quad - Entrances to Kerr Hall Quad: 43 Gerrard St. E or 50 Gould St.

For more information please visit:
https://www.torontomu.ca/indigenous/events/2026/09/pwaaganigaawin-pow-wow/

09/09/2026

The schedule for the upcoming TMU pwaaganigaawin/pow wow. 🪶

👉🏼Dancer Registration opens from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Three changerooms (male, gender & gender-neutral) are available in the Northeast corner of Quad.

🗓️Friday, September 11th, 2026
📍TMU Quad - Entrances to Kerr Hall Quad 43 Gerrard St. E or 50 Gould St.

For more information please visit:
https://www.torontomu.ca/indigenous/events/2026/09/pwaaganigaawin-pow-wow/

09/08/2026

We are pleased to spotlight our Master of Ceremonies for the upcoming TMU pwaaganigaawin/pow wow, John “Meegwans” Snake!

Please join us virtually to learn more about Pow Wow Etiquette on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Registration link in bio.

🗓️Friday, September 11th, 2026
📍TMU Quad - Entrances to Kerr Hall Quad 43 Gerrard St. E or 50 Gould St.

For more information please visit:
https://www.torontomu.ca/indigenous/events/2026/09/pwaaganigaawin-pow-wow/

09/08/2026

Ways to get to the Pow Wow: bike, walk, carpool, take the TTC or for parking, see below:

Public Parking 🚗

Visit the Toronto Metropolitan University Website for more details: https://www.torontomu.ca/parking/public-parking/

09/07/2026

Come and see our favourite mascot FRANKIE B. BOLD at the annual TMU Pwaaganigaawin/Pow wow. Frankie is ready to enjoy the music, art and dancing!

There will be a special presentation with Frankie at 11:45am before Grand Entry. 🎉

🗓️Friday, September 11th, 2026
📍TMU Quad - Entrances to Kerr Hall Quad: 43 Gerrard St. E or 50 Gould St.

Admission is free and open to all!