The Indigenous Fellowship of Hamilton Road hosts community gatherings, cultural teachings, and seasonal events throughout the year. These events provide opportunities for community members to connect, learn, and participate in Indigenous-led programming and celebrations.
Upcoming Events
National Indigenous Peoples Day – Solidarity day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21 and recognizes the cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.
Community gatherings connected to this day may include cultural activities, food, and opportunities for community members to come together in celebration.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Truth and Reconciliation Day, observed on September 30, is a time to remember the children who never returned home from residential schools and to reflect on the ongoing impacts of those experiences.
Community gatherings on this day create space for reflection, learning, and conversation about reconciliation and community relationships.
Community Feast festival
Community feasts bring people together to share food, conversation, and cultural connection.
These gatherings provide opportunities for community members to build relationships, celebrate milestones, and strengthen the sense of belonging within the Hamilton Road neighbourhood.
Community Gatherings
Community gatherings provide opportunities for people to come together in welcoming spaces that encourage conversation, learning, and connection.
These gatherings may include cultural activities, community meals, seasonal events, and opportunities for people to build relationships with one another.
Community gatherings play an important role in strengthening community wellbeing and supporting IFHR’s vision of creating an inclusive Indigenous-led community hub.
seasonal events
Seasonal events provide opportunities for community members to gather, celebrate, and participate in teachings connected to the changing seasons.
- Monthly community fires
- Fire series with an Elder
- Family Movie Night
Workshops
IFHR workshops offer culturally grounded learning opportunities that build skills, connection, and wellbeing for Indigenous youth, families, and community members.
- Beading workshops
- Moccasin-making workshops
- Blanket exercise workshops
- Ribbon skirt and ribbon shirt workshops
- Medicine pouch making
- Drum-making teachings