Minoshkite Indigenous Music & Arts Festival

Minoshkite Indigenous Music & Arts Festival returns to Ottawa for two nights this November

Performances by The Halluci Nation, Aysanabee, Shawnee Kish, Wolf Saga, and many more!

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), SUPERCONNECTED, and Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) are proud to present the fourth annual Minoshkite (mee-no-shkeet) Indigenous Music & Arts Festival.

This year, the festival expands to two venues, with Sunday, November 22 taking place at Club SAW and Monday, November 23 returning to The Bronson Centre. Each night will celebrate Indigenous artistry, cultures, and resilience through live performances, educational programming, and community connection. These pay-what-you-can (suggested $10 ticket) events support the festival’s mission, with all proceeds going to support DWF’s programs, campaigns, and events.

“DWF is proud to once again partner with SUPERCONNECTED and CMI on Minoshkite, and is incredibly grateful to be the recipient of the funds raised through the festival. As we mark the 10th anniversary of Secret Path this year, Gord’s call to ‘Do Something’ continues to remind us that we all have a role to play in reconciliation. Events like Minoshkite connect Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples through art, culture, and celebration, and provide a meaningful opportunity to answer his call,” shares Sarah Midanik, President & CEO, Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.

Feature performers include:
Club SAW: November 22, 2026

Aysanabee
Shawnee Kish
Aspects
AIYANA

Bronson Centre: November 23, 2026

The Halluci Nation
Wolf Saga
Siibii
LOR
Theland Kicknosway, an Anishinaabe and Cree hoop dancer, speaker, and storyteller, will host both nights.

Minoshkite — which translates to “music to the ears” in Algonquin — brings together celebrated Indigenous artists from throughout Canada. Programming will also include student and community engagement led by DWF.

For more information and tickets:
http://cmincubator.eb-sites.com/Minoshkite