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. This program is co-presented by Fall for Dance North, Union and TO Live.

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.

For more information and to register as a contestant, please visit www.ffdnorth.com/tkaronto-open