Indigenous Art Journey - Presented by Shawish Market

Schedule

Sun Jun 14 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library | Toronto, ON

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Join us for a FREE community event celebrating the beauty & resilience of Indigenous artistry.
About this Event

Join us for the Indigenous Art Journey presented by Shawish Market; featuring a curated Indigenous Art Gallery, Vendor Marketplace, Beading Workshops, and Free Coffee, Tea & Pastries.

This community event is FREE to attend — but we invite you to consider making a donation when reserving your ticket. Your support helps keep Shawish Market accessible with zero vendor fees for Indigenous artists, covers event costs, and ensures we can continue uplifting authentic Indigenous creators across Turtle Island.

Schedule:

11AM–2PM: General Admission (FREE or by donation) – Includes access to the Indigenous Art Journey exhibit, vendor marketplace, and free coffee, tea & pastries. Donations are welcome and appreciated!

11AM–1 PM: Beading Workshop #1 (Minimum $10 Donation) – To help ensure those who sign up attend, workshop tickets are set at a minimum $10 donation. Your contribution reserves your seat, materials, and supports the artists, Joy Rogers from Karahkwa Jewelry. Also includes access to the Indigenous Art Journey exhibit, vendor marketplace, and free coffee, tea & pastries. Workshops are open to both Indigenous & Non-Indigenous participants.

2PM–4PM: Beading Workshop #2 (Minimum $10 Donation) – To help ensure those who sign up attend, workshop tickets are set at a minimum $10 donation. Your contribution reserves your seat, materials, and supports the artists, ____________. Also includes access to the Indigenous Art Journey exhibit, vendor marketplace, and free coffee, tea & pastries. Workshops are open to both Indigenous & Non-Indigenous participants.

2PM–4:30PM: General Admission (FREE or by donation)– Includes access to the Indigenous Art Journey exhibit, vendor marketplace, and free coffee, tea & pastries. Donations are welcome and appreciated!

Vendor Marketplace featuring:

Neon Birch Works

Riks Works

Inaabiwin Wiigwaas Designs

Two Hearts Beadwork

& more to be announced!

Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with Indigenous art and support local artists. See you there!

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Where is it happening?

Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada

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