​​​​BRAMPTON, ON (October 7, 2025) – The City of Brampton, together with Algoma University and The Indigenous Network, is hosting its first-ever Traditional Pow Wow on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This Indigenous celebration of culture and traditions is a free family friendly event bringing the community together in the spirit of learning, respect and reconciliation. 

Save the Date – Brampton’s First Pow Wow 

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 

Time: 12 to 8 pm 

Location: Save Max Sports Centre 

The Pow Wow will feature Pow Wow drums and live traditional singing, traditional dancing in regalia, a craft and food market with authentic Indigenous vendors highlighting Indigenous culture and history. The Drum Groups performing are: 

• Host Drum: Charging Horse 
• Co-Host Drum: Young Tribe ​
• Invited Drums: Eagle Flight, Burning Plains, Snake Island 
  

For more details, visit brampton.ca/powwow. 

As part of its ongoing reconciliation journey, the City of Brampton is highlighting several key milestones and initiatives demonstrating its commitment to working with Indigenous partners and communities. In June 2025, Council formally accepted the Brampton Archaeological Management Plan (BR-AMP), making Brampton one of only four municipalities in the GTHA with such a plan. This framework establishes a process to collaborate with Host Nations on projects within their traditional territory. 

The City has also procured Corporate Indigenous Awareness Training, mandatory for People Leaders and available to all City of Brampton employees. This has fostered greater participation in initiatives such as the annual MMIWG2S+ Red Dress campaign, Indigenous History Month learning sessions and the recent renaming of Mashkiki and Bangan Parkettes early in September 2025. 

The upcoming Pow Wow is another important opportunity to learn from Indigenous culture, support artisans, vendors and celebrate the traditions of the Indigenous community here in Brampton. 

What is a Pow Wow? 

A Pow Wow is a traditional Indigenous gathering that brings people together to dance, sing, share and celebrate community. Pow Wows are open to all and provide an opportunity for residents to experience and learn about Indigenous culture in a welcoming space. 

Quotes ​

“The City of Brampton is honoured to partner with Algoma University and The Indigenous Network to host our first-ever Pow Wow. This event is an important step in our journey of reconciliation and learning. We invite everyone to come together to celebrate Indigenous traditions and deepen our understanding of the rich cultures that shape our community." - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton ​