SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL CANCELS DRONE SHOW & MOVES POW WOW INDOORS
- KoW Connected
- Jun 22, 2024
- 2 min read
June 22, 2024 - Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario
Two popular attractions at the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival have been affected by this weekend's inclement weather.
The Festival regrets the cancellation of tonight’s highly anticipated Seven Grandfather Teachings drone show. The International Competition Pow Wow is now taking place indoors, impacting the capacity for general public spectator attendance.
Presented in partnership with Indigenous Tourism Ontario, the drone show was to take place in the night skies above Mādahòkì Farm (4420 West Hunt Club Rd) tonight. Although drones are capable of handling light rain and up to 30 km/h wind speed, today’s intermittent showers made setting up the show impossible.
The International Competition Pow Wow, which has $75,000 in prize money and the best dancers from across North America, is proceeding inside the newly constructed covered riding arena. Regretfully, capacity is greatly reduced, and spectator admission is not guaranteed.
Despite these changes, all other Festival activities scheduled for today, tonight, and tomorrow, including the Indigenous marketplace, children's activities, storytelling, craft, and cooking workshops, are unaffected. Full schedule and information here: https://summersolsticefestivals.ca/
Free Admission| Free Park & Ride Shuttle from Algonquin College
No public onsite parking
About Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
Established in Ottawa in 1996, and held annually, Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) is a multi-disciplinary arts festival that celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day. The Festival is produced by Indigenous Experiences on behalf of the NIPD Committee, which comprises organizations representing Indigenous communities across Canada. Programming brings together Indigenous artists, performers, educators, students, and community members to share knowledge and celebrate Canada’s diverse Indigenous cultures. The SSIMAs (Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards) are held biannually to honour and celebrate artistic excellence and accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit and Métis musicians across Canada will return in 2025. SSIF is grateful to all government funders and corporate sponsors for their ongoing commitment to supporting the stewardship of Canada’s rich cultural heritage. 2024 presenting level corporate sponsors are: BMO Financial Group, CN Railway, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation, TD Bank Group and Indigenous Tourism Ontario. SSIMAs on Tour is proudly supported by CAA North & East Ontario.
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