Join the TTC in celebrating Indigenous peoples and communities


Indigenous Peoples Month 2025
Home in the City: Strength in the Past, Power in Our Future

Land Acknowledgment

The Toronto Transit Commission acknowledges that the land now called Toronto is the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabek and the Haudenosaunee confederacies and the Wendat Peoples.

Toronto is also home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13, signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

The Toronto Transit Commission recognizes the efforts of all Indigenous Peoples in the building and placemaking of Toronto. The TTC remains committed to genuinely working with Indigenous communities, while acknowledging that our organization is on a continuous learning and awareness journey, consistently aspiring to increase authentic opportunities for Indigenous engagement.

As we seek to play a part in reconciliation, our organization aims to have consistent, authentic, and meaningful approaches to consultation, with greater cultural safety within TTC staff at every level.

Indigenous Peoples Month Events

  • June 7

    10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  – 2-Spirit Powwow at Downsview Park

    Take Line 1 to Downsview Park Station. From there, board a 84C Sheppard West bus towards Steeles via Arrow Road. Exit the bus at Sheppard Avenue West at Keele Street. It is approximately a five-minute walk to Canuck Avenue, where you will find the venue.

  • June 20

    11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Summer Solstice Celebration at Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr, North York

    Take Line 2 to Kennedy Station. From there, board a 34 Eglington East bus towards Eglington Station. Exit the bus at Eglinton Ave East at Wynford Dr West Side and it is approximately a 10-minute walk to the venue.

  • June 21

    5:30 a.m. – Annual Sunrise Festival at Nathan Philips Square

    Option 1: When travelling from the west end, board the 320 Night Bus towards York Mills Station. Exit at Yonge St at Shuter St and it is approximately a 7-minute walk to the venue.

    Option 2: When travelling from the north end, board the 320 Night Bus towards Queens Quay. Exit the bus at Opposite 247 Yonge St - Toronto Eaton Centre and it is approximately a 7-minute walk to the venue.

    10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Na-Me-Res Powwow, 250 Fort York Boulevard

    Option 1: Take the 504 Streetcar towards Dundas West Station. Exit at King St West at Bathurst St. and it is approximately a 10-minute walk to the venue.

    Option 2: Take the 503 Streetcar towards Dufferin Gate. Exit at King St West at Bathurst St. and it is approximately a 10-minute walk to the venue.

     

Home in the City: Strength in the Past, Power in Our Future

Indigenous Peoples Month is a reminder of the strength of the past, a celebration of the present, and a vision of the possibilities of the future for Indigenous Peoples in Tkaronto (Toronto.)

This year’s theme aims to amplify the voices of Indigenous youth in Toronto. The future of our Indigenous communities is rooted in the voices, talents, and leadership of today’s youth – and we are so excited to share them with you.

The TTC acknowledges and celebrates the Indigenous youth who call Toronto home. We are privileged to display their art, culture and stories throughout our network and are honoured to announce our partnership with Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, the ENAGB Youth Council and Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit School (Grades JK-12.) Through these partnerships we have co-created a campaign that puts Indigenous youth at the heart of our storytelling and community engagement. From foundational framework to finishing touches, these youth have dedicated countless amounts of time, energy and attention to share their art and culture.

2025 Art Displays

The artwork below was created by students at the Wandering Spirit School. They are part of the Nawemaaganag Collection: Lost relatives of the Garrison Creek. This collection symbolizes the wildlife disappearing from our waterways and the Indigenous Way of Knowing – we are all connected and related to all life.

By using art to recreate their relatives they wish to inspire hope for a future where we can take better care of the world we all share.

Aadehwiin Shawana - Grade 11

 

Larenza Dustyhorn Cote - Grade 10

 

Raven Derksen - Grade 12

 

Rosie Yardy - Grade 11

 

Sam Du Plessis - Grade 10

 

Sterling Torraville - Grade 11

 

Sunset Pitawanakwat - Grade 10

This month is more than a celebration—it’s a step forward in our ongoing journey toward reconciliation.

By amplifying Indigenous youth voices and investing in their futures, we honour the past, reflect the present, and help build a city where every young person can see themselves at home—and thriving.

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