Snotty Nose Rez Kids & Aysanabee Headline Kamamooshkaming Sagiiwehwining headline in Sankofa Square
TORONTO, May 21, 2025 – With just over a week to go, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), in partnership with Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) and Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square), is thrilled to unveil the full lineup, schedule, and market details for Kamamooshkaming Sagiiwehwining: Indigenous Music & Arts Festival, taking place May 30 and 31, 2025, at Sankofa Square in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Gifted the Anishinaabemowin name Kamamooshkaming (kah-ma-moosh-kaa-ming) Sagiiwehwining (sah-gee-way-winning) – meaning “Coming Together in a Good Way” – this FREE, all-ages festival brings together artists, musicians, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members for two days of performances, workshops, and celebration.
“We’re honoured to once again collaborate with CMI and Sankofa Square to mark the beginning of Indigenous History Month with Kamamooshkaming Sagiiwehwining. The festival is a powerful reminder of the role that music, art, and coming together can play in moving reconciliation forward. By centring Indigenous voices and experiences, we’re strengthening relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and creating opportunities for everyone in Canada to learn, reflect, and connect.”
— Sarah Midanik, President & CEO, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
Artist Lineup
SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS ⧫ AYSANABEE
TIA WOOD ⧫ SEBASTIAN GASKIN ⧫ DRIVES THE COMMON MAN
JULIAN TAYLOR ⧫ SHAWNEE KISH
REUBEN AND THE BULLHORN SINGERS
THEA MAY ⧫ DJ CLASSIC ROOTS ⧫ NOELLE ⧫ ILA BARKER
WITH HOST THELAND KICKNOSWAY
Artisan Market Vendors
RIKSWORKS ⧫ NEECHI BY NATURE ⧫ PACHA INDIGENOUS ART COLLECTION
BEADWORK BY NANCY AND FAMILY ⧫ TREY ROBINSON ART WORKS
NISH BISH DESIGNS ⧫ INDIGENOUS BIJOUX ⧫ LITTLE WIGGLY ART
PRE&PERI ⧫ 2-SPIRITED PEOPLE OF THE 1ST NATIONS ⧫ PETER BIDGETTY ART
On Friday, May 30, DWF will welcome schools and youth from across Toronto for a half-day of interactive learning and cultural connection, featuring special performances by DWF Artist Ambassadors. Students will explore various learning stations focused on Indigenous history, language, and culture. The educational experience will set the stage for a weekend of free public concerts, showcasing JUNO Award-winning artists alongside emerging and established Indigenous talent.
Funding from the Government of Canada
Kamamooshkaming Sagiiwehwining is funded in part by the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). We are grateful to all of our partners and sponsors who have made this event possible, including Emerging Artist Sponsor OLG, Venue & Production Sponsor Sankofa Square, and ReconciliACTION Sponsors Metrolinx and PATTISON Outdoor.
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