Kick off Indigenous History Month with the inaugural Indigenous Cultural Celebration

The City of Oshawa invites all community members to attend the inaugural Indigenous Cultural Celebration on Saturday, June 1 at Ed Broadbent Park. The event will kick-off Indigenous History Month by recognizing and celebrating the beautiful and rich culture of the various Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island. 

This event is presented as part of the City’s centennial celebrations, as a recognition that the history of Oshawa long surpasses the 100 year milestone.

Join us at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park on June 1, between 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy a variety of performances and interactive workshops happening throughout the park, led by various First Nations, Inuit and Métis presenters and storytellers across several mediums and disciplines.

The celebration is free and open to all.

Activities will include: 

• a family area with storytelling, craft making, and interactive activities;
• an education area with a water teaching, workshops, and demonstrations;
• food and merchandise vendors displaying their artwork; and,
• the main stage featuring a variety of presenters including hand drumming, hoop dancing, storytelling, and more.

Parking is available at the paved parking lot attached to the Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park. On-street parking is also available within the area; please remember to follow the parking restrictions posted in the area. 

Visit Oshawa.ca/ICC and to learn more.  

Oshawa’s Centennial

This year, the City is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a City. To mark the centennial, various new events and initiatives will take place throughout the year as well as enhancements to existing events. For the latest updates on the Centennial year celebrations, you can visit Oshawa.ca/100 or send an email to [email protected].

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