Masters Indigenous Games Cultural Village

Event Details

This event finished on 15 July 2018

Bringing together hundreds of competitors from across North America, the purpose of the Masters’ Games is to provide Indigenous adults aged 20 years and older the opportunity to compete against their peers in a variety of contemporary and traditional sporting activities. The Cultural Village, located in Downsview Park, will be within walking distance of a majority of the sporting venues in a beautiful, open area. The village will offer a celebration of cultural experiences through workshops, storytelling, and interactive performances, as well as daily demonstrations of various traditional games. After the demonstrations, visitors will be able to participate in any of the given traditional games, which will be inclusive and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy. Friday and Saturday evenings feature live musical performances.

In the Vendor’s Village, visitors can browse a number of authentic Indigenous crafts, art, and material focused vendors. Children will have the opportunity to participate in a number of child focused educational workshops on Indigenous cultures and knowledge sharing.

Friday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Main Stage performances 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Main Stage performances 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Pow Wow grand entry begins at Noon. Traditional feast to begin at 6:00 pm.