FREE EVENT

Live Music

Dance Competition

Tkaronto Open III

FREE EVENT
CONTESTANT REGISTRATION $25 (+ fees)

  • Sep 27, 2025

A special gathering at Union Station's West Wing to celebrate Indigenous culture and present the highest level of showmanship among Indigenous Women’s Jingle Dress dancers through performance and competition.

SHOWTIME

Saturday, Sep 27 starting from 1:00 PM

FREE EVENT

Approximate running time: 4-5 hours 
Accessible seating is available, with additional seating on a first come, first serve basis


Tkaronto Open III is a celebration of Indigenous culture and beauty, presenting the highest level of showmanship among Indigenous dancers from across Turtle Island. This powwow style competition will feature Women’s Jingle Dress Showcase: Old Style vs Contemporary. Come dance and celebrate with us in Union Station's West Wing, in the heart of the city.  Indigenous music and dance have the power to move you in extraordinary ways. 

The third edition of Tkaronto Open conceived and co-produced by award winning Indigenous dancer Freddy Gipp (Indigenous Liberation, FFDN 2022), Thunder Jack and Kyana Kingbird.

Freddy Gipp

Producer and Arena Director 

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Thunder Jack

Associate Producer and Master of Ceremony

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Kyana Kingbird

Assistant Producer and Head Dance Judge

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For CONTESTANTS

Doors will open at 11:00 AM and the competition will start at 1:00 PM.

Contestant Registration $25 (+ fees)*

*All proceeds will be donated to Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction. Fees are nonrefundable. 

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Questions? Email tkarontoopen@ffdnorth.com

The winner of Tkaronto Open III will be invited to perform at the closing event of FFDN 2025 - Up Next - on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025.