Children's Pow Wow
April 25, 2026
Event Overview
The Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition, in partnership with local Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations and the Pow Wow Committee, is proud to present this year’s Annual Children and Youth Pow Wow.
This event celebrates Indigenous culture while creating a welcoming space for community connection. Focused on fostering cultural diversity, encouraging meaningful cultural engagement, and empowering youth, the Pow Wow offers a day of learning, celebration, and shared experience for all ages.
Logistics
Date: April 25, 2026
Location: EY Centre
Time: 9:00AM - 5:00PM, Grand Entry at Noon
Cost: FREE
Parking: FREE
Public Transit Directions: Click here to see travel instructions
What is the Children's Pow Wow?
The Ottawa Indigenous Children and Youth Pow Wow is an annual cultural celebration that brings together Indigenous children, youth, families, and the wider community to honour and share Indigenous traditions, identity, and heritage. The Children's Pow Wow is a community pow wow and is being organized by many community members and organizations. This year Minwaashin Lodge is the co-lead with Makonsag Headstart, Innuqatigiit, Odawa, Indigenous Early Years, Aunties on the Road and the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition. The event creates a welcoming space where people of all backgrounds can experience traditional songs, dances, ceremonies, and teachings.
At its heart, the Pow Wow is about connection, culture, and community. It provides opportunities for young people to engage with their cultural roots through meaningful ceremonies such as baby welcoming, first-time dancer, and walking-out ceremonies, each offering guidance and support while reinforcing the shared responsibility of passing on traditions to future generations.
All are welcome!
Please join us in fostering a spirit of positivity and respect by ensuring that this event remains free from drugs, alcohol, and disrespectful language. Let us embody the seven grandfather teachings as we guide our youngest members.
Sponsors
Below are organizations who have sponsored the Children's Pow Wow. Thank you so much for your generosity and support which made this year's Children's Pow Wow possible. Click on a logo to see more about their organization.
In-Kind Sponsors
Our in-kind sponsors have contributed give aways, food, physical space, and more. We thank each organization and person for their generosity as it contributes greatly to making the Children's Pow Wow possible. Click on a logo to see more about their organization.
Highlights
Check back soon for more highlights!
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Agenda
Join us for the full event or drop in at any point during the evening for as long as you can! Click on the image below to expand.
Indigenous Baby Welcoming Ceremony
Celebrate our youngest community members at the Baby Welcoming Ceremony during the 25th Ottawa Indigenous Children and Youth Pow Wow. This annual event honours newborns with a welcoming song and special acknowledgment from our Elders.
Pow Wow Committee Partners
Below are the Children's Pow Wow committee members. Click on a logo to see more about each organization.
