Friday, September 18, 2026 10:30to16:30

Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and John Abbott College September 18, 2026 for our 25th Annual Pow Wow! We are bringing the Pow Wow back to Macdonald Campus, 21111 Lakeshore Rd, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec H9X 3V9, 10:30-4:30PM.

We are holding a competition style Pow Wow, come dressed in your full regalia and get ready to win some prize money! All vendor spots have been filled so come ready to support your favourite local artists and foods! Wi-Fi is not available for this event for payments, please come prepared with cash!



 

Friday, September 18, 2026 10:30to16:30

The 25th Annual Pow Wow is happening at Macdonald Campus, here are a few ways to get there!

There is a FREE shuttle bus service from Downtown to the Pow Wow location running throughout the day, see the poster for shuttle bus times.

The REM line is also now open! Discover a variety of local transit options to get you to the Pow Wow and back!
 

Shuttle Bus Schedule

Downtown to Pow Wow grounds (21111 Lakeshore Rd)

Downtown Shuttle Stop: 3415 McTavish St.

Times

Friday, September 18, 2026 18:00to19:00

McGILL MARTLETS vs UQAM CITADINS

For the 2nd year in a row, join the Women’s Soccer team play their annual TRC Game! The TRC Game is a soccer game dedicated to Orange Shirt Day to honour Truth and Reconciliation. There will be a donation drive for those who would like to help give back to Indigenous students by giving to the First Peoples’ Houses’ soon-to-be food pantry.

Free entry for wearing an orange shirt!

Donate to the FPH Pantry!

Non-Perishable items

Canned foods

Monday, September 21, 2026 11:30to14:00

About the event

Monday, September 21, 2026 13:00to14:00

About the event

This event will bring together representatives from Indigenous-led and Indigenous-serving organizations working to advance justice, support communities, and strengthen Indigenous self-determination.

Students often associate justice exclusively with courts and legal practice. This panel will broaden that understanding by highlighting the many ways justice work takes place within communities, organizations, service providers, advocacy initiatives, and Indigenous legal systems.

Monday, September 21, 2026 13:00to16:00

About the event

Join Phyllis Webstad, residential school Survivor and Founder of Orange Shirt Day, for a special conversation on the story that inspired the Every Child Matters movement. Attend in person at Macdonald Campus, join the Downtown Campus screening, or participate online.

Book sales, Orange Shirt sales, and a book signing with Phyllis will follow the event!

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 13:00to16:00

Registration required due to limited space! 

Register here

Tuesday, September 22, 2026toThursday, September 24, 2026

About the Summit

Join us in Montréal for the 2nd Annual Indigenous Innovation Summit, September 22–24, 2026. Co-hosted by Luminary, Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at McGill University.

This national gathering brings together Indigenous leaders, business schools, researchers, Indigenous entrepreneurs and Economic Development Corporations, industry, government, and community partners to explore how Indigenous-led innovation is transforming economies, employment, research, and community well-being.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:00to17:00

Come support Indigenous vendors at the McGill Farmers Market!

Featured Vendors

  • Nugumis Hands
  • Tehya Beads
Thursday, September 24, 2026 17:30to20:30

About the Event

Join us for a special screening of Return to the Falls, sharing the powerful story of Elder Betty Ross, a Residential School Survivor from Pimicikamak Cree Nation. Following the film, Elder Betty will be joined by the team lead educator, Sandy Robinson, and film director Eppo Eerkes for a conversation on truth, resilience, healing, and the importance of sharing these stories.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Join us at CS/BMH/NRH/RVC dining halls for a special Indigenous menu created and shared by Chef Ryland Diome, a citizen of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation of Kahnawà:ke and member of the Wolf Clan.

Ryland is the Chef and Owner of Screaming Chef Cuisine, established in 2019, and a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu. Through this special menu, guests are invited to gather, share food, and experience Ryland’s culinary perspective and connection to community.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 10:30to13:00

Opening Ceremony - Open to all

10:30-11:30

We Will Walk Together (Skátne Entewathahíta) is an annual event presented by McGill’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the Faculty of Education that focuses on the meaning of National Day for Truth and Reconcilaition. Join us at Tsi Non:we Onkwatonhnhets (Near Redpath)/Y-Intersection for an opening ceremony of the event. 

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