« Celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal music, art and culture at this one-of-a-kind Indigenous festival in downtown Toronto

Toronto, ON (June 17, 2015) – The Aboriginal Pavilion, supported by the 14 member ALP (Aboriginal Leadership Partners), is the lone « official » Indigenous music and arts festival taking place during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. Festival organizers are excited to announce the full line-up of musicians and multi-disciplinary artists who will transform Fort York Historic Site’s Garrison Common grounds into one of the summer’s hottest free admission festival destinations. The staging of the Pavilion marks the first time in the history of the games that there has been such a large and strong Aboriginal music, comedy, dance and multi-disciplinary arts presence during the world renowned sporting event. This historically significant gathering of the community’s finest artistic talents also coincides with the first time in the history of the Pan Am games that there is a Host First Nation (Mississauga’s of the New Credit First Nations).

The Aboriginal Pavilion brings together Indigenous musicians and artists from across the Americas in a historic collaboration that celebrates the vitality of Indigenous communities by showcasing works by innovative Canadian and American artists over a 17 day period (July 10th- 26th).The Pavilion aims to share the art, music, culture and traditions of Aboriginal peoples with up to 10,000 festival attendees, while showcasing the diversity within the community, which will help to promote greater appreciation and understanding among all peoples. The Pavilion will also occupy one of the largest footprints of any arts festival in Toronto held during the Pan Am Games. The Pavilion’s Opening Night extravaganza kicks off on July 16th (7-9pm). »

For a complete listing of artists and workshops and the event schedule, visit www.alppavilion.ca.

Posted with permission from Dalton Higgins