Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) 2026 - Saturday June 20th & 21st

CELEBRATE INDIGENOUS CULTURE & HERITAGE

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) is a multi-disciplinary arts festival that brings together Indigenous artists, performers, educators, students, and community members to share knowledge and celebrate Canada’s diverse Indigenous cultures.

SSIF will take place at Wesley Clover Parks, located in Ottawa’s west end, with ample PAID onsite parking. Spanning nearly 500 acres, the park features tree-lined areas, open fields, and a 10,000-square-foot covered pavilion, making it an ideal venue for the festival. Its flexibility ensures a perfect setting for the Competition Pow Wow, rain or shine.

FREE Admission & Everyone Welcome

Saturday June 20 and Sunday June 21 Gates Open 9 :45am

Programming - Saturday 10am to 10 pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm

Tickets available for: Pre-paid parking, donations, craft workshops and Culinary events.

*tickets are non-refundable

• Competition Pow Wow Saturday - New Smoke Dance Competition
• Over 80 unique Indigenous vendors - art, craft and Indigenous made
• Expanded Food Vendors with more than 12 Food options - NDN tacos, game meat burgers and sausages, fry bread, corn, strawberry juice and fun festival foods like lemonade and ice cream
• Free Family Fun Zone with giant inflatables, pony rides & petting zoo, Jed the Mechanical Bull, Inuit Games and Lacrosse
• Ojibwe Spirit Horse Visits and a fun roping workshop with Rhonda Snow
• Elevated Indigenous Culinary event and Chef Demonstrations (ticketed)
• Make and Take Craft workshops (ticketed)
• New Interactive Learning Pavillion 150 Years of the Indian Act with holograms, VR, interactive art installations and Reconciliation activities.

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Host or Publisher Indigenous Experiences - Mādahòkì Farm