Overview
Tkaronto Open II is a celebration of Indigenous culture and beauty, presenting the highest level of showmanship among Indigenous dancers from across Turtle Island. This powwow style competition will feature two categories: Women’s Jingle Dress and Men’s Fancy War vs. Women’s Fancy Shawl (*new this year!*). Come celebrate with us in the outdoor plaza at Toronto’s Union Station, in the heart of the city. Indigenous music and dance have the power to heal you in ways you didn’t know you needed.
For CONTESTANTS
Doors will open at 10:00 AM and the competition will start at 12:00 PM.
See (and share!) detailed event flyer below
FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
This is a free event at Union Station's West Wing, with limited seating.
Arrive anytime after 12:00 PM
Approximate event length is 5-6 hours
Tkaronto Open II is an opportunity for our Toronto community to partake in an Indigenous tradition that has been in practice for over 100 years. Indigenous dance competitions, such as Tkaronto Open, provide a platform that supports dancers, singers and artisan craft-makers and their desire to continue the cultural expression, resiliency and longevity of Indigenous People’s way of life.
TKARONTO OPEN II team:
Producer: Freddy Gipp (Lawrence, KS)
Associate Producer: Thunder Jack (Ontario)
Head Judge: Acosia Red Elk (Pendleton, OR)
Arena Director: Ryland Moore (Pawnee, OK)
Master of Ceremony: Adrian Harjo (Six Nations, ON)
Host Drum: Smoke Trail Singers (Ontario), Walking Buffalo (Big River First Nation, SK)
Community Partner: Dokis First Nation (Ontario)
Community Partner: Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto (Ontario)
Graphic Design: Kehiw Frazier
DETAILED COMPETITION FLYER
