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Join the Aga Khan Museum and Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre to celebrate the Summer Solstice and National Indigenous People’s Day.The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year, symbolizing a new season and rejuvenation. We give thanks through ceremonies, a sacred fire, and programming available to schools and the local community. Watch the Aga Khan Museum transform into a cultural village, featuring colourful Tipis, arts and crafts, teachings, drumming, traditional and contemporary dance, and a concert.
All events and activities are available for free to the public.
— Daytime Programming
Outdoor Village in the Aga Khan Park | Thursday, June 20 & Friday, June 21 | 10 am–4 pm
Tipi Activities
- Beading
- Orange Shirt Activity
- Tipi-Making Arts and Crafts
- Medicine Wheel Activity
- Revillagizing Stage Performances
- Teachings and Flute Playing
- Aztec Dancers
- All Nations Jrs.
- First Fire Dance Troupe
- Talent Show
— Evening Performances
Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium | Thursday, June 20 | 7 pm–9 pm
All Nations Jrs. and First Fire Dance Troupe
James Wilson
Semiah Smith
Due to limited seating, registration is required for the evening performance.
— Full Moon Ceremony
Aga Khan Park | Friday, June 21 | 9 pm
Participate in a Full Moon Ceremony to honour Grandmother Moon in the Aga Khan Park.
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See full schedule and register for free at: https://agakhanmuseum.org/programs/summer-solstice
The Museum’s Performing Arts programming is generously supported by the Nanji Family Foundation.
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77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON, Canada, Ontario M3C 1K1