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National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Celebration Square

Featuring live music and guest performances on June 21 in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

The fourth annual National Indigenous Peoples Day event at Celebration Square featuring live music and guest performances is taking place on June 21 in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.This year’s event features a concert showcasing the best in Indigenous music, culture and tradition.
The community is invited to participate in an exciting evening of electric Indigenous music, food and art that celebrates the unique cultures of Indigenous Peoples.

What

National Indigenous Peoples Day – free concert and event

When

Saturday June 21, 2025
5pm – 9pm

Where

Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr. [Map]

Who

Spotlighting Indigenous performances

Cost

Free

For more information, visit the event webpage.

About National Indigenous Peoples Day

This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples, that each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.

In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.

Celebrate Indigenous culture, music, and tradition on June 21 at Celebration Square, including a host of exciting indigenous voices, and featuring a powerful headline performance by Tanya Tagaq – Polaris Music Prize & JUNO award-winning Inuk throat singer known for her raw, genre-defying sound.

All programming in collaboration with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Some of the most dynamic Indigenous voices in Canada take the saugaLIVE Stage for an evening of powerful music and storytelling. From traditional hand drumming to genre-blending throat singing, this lineup will move you – mind, body and spirit. Returning favourites and new voices come together for a night you won’t want to miss, hosted by Indigenous youth advocate and content creator Kairyn Potts.

Event Schedule:

  • 5:00 p.m. – DJ Mattmac & Manitou Mkwa Singers Opening Performance
  • 5:25 p.m. – Official Ceremony
  • 5:45 p.m. – Manitou Mkwa Singers, JUNO-nominated group bringing powerful hand drum and round dance traditions
  • 6:15 p.m. – MR. SAUGA, Local hip-hop force delivering beats and bars with power
  • 7:15 p.m. – Lacey Hill, Soulful voice and magnetic presence from Six Nations of the Grand River
  • 8:00 p.m. – Tanya Tagaq,Polaris Prize-winning Inuk artist delivering raw, electrifying throat singing like no other

Celebrate Together: Art, Culture & Family Fun!

  • Catch the premiere of a new large-scale artwork by Métis craftsperson, Sawmill Sid
  • Shop handcrafted goods, jewelry and more at the Artisan Marketplace, showcasing the work of Indigenous makers
  • Make a splash in the fountain, open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. – a great way to cool down and have fun
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