The Four Winds Indigenous Showcase & Market combines a collection of talented Indigenous vendors with performances from incredible Indigenous artists from various treaties and regions.
For our collaboration with Chinook Blast we will be hosting 60 + Indigenous vendors with products and services ranging from clothing, jewellery, beadwork, home decor, wellness products, pet care products, aesthetic services, children’s face painting, artwork, coffee, bannock and more.
Our showcase will feature an Open Mic Hip Hop Challenge on Friday evening hosted by Toosick where we will be inviting local artists out to compete featuring DJ Nyla, a thirteen year old DJ who has been taking over the Indigenous music scene.
The daytime programming on Saturday will be an all female artist showcase featuring Lena Daniels, Ashley Ghostkeeper, Amanda Gendron and Shaylynn Turningrobe. In the evening on Saturday we will feature a Fashion Show and Hip Hop Showcase hosted by Sheena T Kaine and DJ Nyla with performances from artists such as Valkrie, Northside Baby, Toosick, Dakota Bear and a hoop dance performance from Dallas Arcand Jr.
On Sunday we will feature an acoustic performance from artist Curt Young and a speech from activist Josiah WIlson, he will speak about hurtful rejection and his journey to answer questions about his identity, race and belonging. Sunday’s programming will conclude with a Powwow Showcase.
This event is free, family friendly and all inclusive!