TKMF 2024
November 7, 8, 9, 2024
Join us November 7-9 2024 at TD Music Hall at the legendary Massey Hall in downtown Tkaronto
Featuring top Indigenous talent from across Turtle Island, this is the festival you won’t want to miss
In addition to 3 nights of incredible music, check out the TKMF Vendor Market for an incredible collection of handmade Indigenous Items.
TKMF is proud to partner with CBC Music and SOCAN to present the Reverie Indigenous Music Residency Showcase. Click here for more info.
Get individual event tickets now, or get a festival pass and catch all the action!
Tickets are available exclusively through the Massey Hall Box Office, Friday, September 6, 2024
TKMF Vendor Marketplace
We are proud to feature an exciting lineup of Indigenous Vendors at the TKMF Vendor Marketplace!
Friday, November 8-Saturday, November 9, 2024
11:00am-6:00pm each day
401 Richmond St. W
Lower Level Commons
Check out our vendor lineup below
TKMF Vendor Marketplace
At TKMF we proudly showcase Indigenous vendors, offering them a platform to share their unique crafts, cultural heritage, and entrepreneurial spirit. This year, we were thrilled to receive an overwhelming number of applications from talented Indigenous artisans and entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, due to limited space and time constraints, we were unable to feature everyone who applied. However, we are continuously inspired by their creativity and passion.
Shopping from these vendors is a wonderful way to do your holiday shopping. You'll find a diverse array of handmade items, from jewelry and textiles to traditional artwork and food products. Each purchase not only supports local artisans but also helps preserve and promote Indigenous culture. By choosing to shop with these vendors, you are making a meaningful contribution to their communities and celebrating their rich heritage.
We’ve added some of our favourite applicants who weren’t able to be at the festival below. Keep an eye out for applications for next year!
TKMF Marketplace Vendors
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Three Sisters Beadwork
We offer a variety of beaded items such as; earrings, necklaces, bracelets, keychains, pins, and more!
We use a variety of traditional materials such as porcupine quills, deer and moose antler, feathers, birch bark, leather, etc! -
Roots + Raven
ROOTS + RAVEN is an Indigenous-owned business offering small-batch, handcrafted body care products and stunning beadwork. Whether you're looking for nourishing skincare or intricate beadwork, each piece is made with intention, respect, and connection to the land. Based in Tkaronto and Barrie, ON, ROOTS + RAVEN celebrates culture and self-care through every offering.
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Redstone Fine Art
Redstone Fine Art is a unique, Indigenous-inspired artisan studio that brings the beauty of nature and cultural stories to life through multiple mediums. Specializing in soapstone carving, painting, printmaking, and beadwork, Redstone Fine Art creates pieces that blend tradition with contemporary artistry.
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Our Medicines~Onónhkwa
At Our Medicines ~ Onónhkwa, we create unique, handcrafted jewellery pieces that incorporate sacred medicines from Mother Earth. Each ‘peace’ is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort on spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental levels. Through these creations, we aim to inspire the wearer to embrace self-love and self-care throughout their personal journey. Rooted in the healing powers of nature, our jewellery carries intention and love, offering a meaningful connection to the earth and a reminder to care for oneself as often as possible.
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Minwaate Designs
Minwaate Designs
“It shines, it has good light”
Created by Jocelyn Kagige, an Ojibwe kwe from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, Minwaate Designs is more than just fashion—it’s a celebration of cultural identity and empowerment. Specializing in ribbon skirts, one-of-a-kind jackets, handmade jewelry, and more, Minwaate Designs encourages wearers to own their light, embrace their beauty, and feel pride in their heritage in a modern world -
Maracle’s Trading Post
Maracle’s Trading Post
Native Arts & Crafts
Paula Maracle, a Mohawk of the Wolf Clan from Six Nations, Ontario, has been creating Native arts and crafts for over 20 years through her business, Maracle’s Trading Post. Inspired by her mother, who was also a craft vendor, Paula continues to create beautiful designs that honours her cultural roots. She enjoys traveling to various territories across Turtle Island, meeting new people, and learning about different cultures and traditions at each event. Paula’s work reflects a deep connection to her community and the artistry passed down through generations -
For4ged Candle Company
FOR4GED Candle Company
Indigenous-Owned | Small-Batch | Soy-Based Candles
Founded in 2020 by Taylor Parker, a proud member of the Kanien’kéha (Mohawk) nation, Bear clan, FOR4GED Candle Company creates small-batch, soy-based candles blended with traditional Haudenosaunee medicines. Each hand-poured candle is crafted to promote peace, balance, and wellness, helping to bring a sense of ease and calm to your space. Bear clan members are considered healers and the protectors and carriers of medicine. Taylor founded FOR4GED Candle Company with a desire to share his traditional knowledge and promote balance and wellness for all. -
By The Six Clothing
By The Six Clothing Company
Haudenosaunee Art Meets Streetwear
By The Six Clothing is located on Six Nations of the Grand River territory. It is 100% Indigenous owned by Abby Carpenter, from the Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan. By The Six Clothing is a beautiful collaboration of Haudenosaune -
Beadwork by Saga
Beadwork By Saga
Beadwork | Tattoo art
Beadwork by saga & Inked by Indigenous are both founded and led by Saga Kwandibens. She brings her passion of indigenous culture to both businesses. Creating intricate, handmade beadwork and meaningful tattoo art that honours her heritage. Through these ventures, Kwandibens celebrates and preserves indigenous traditions, blending artistry with cultural storytelling. -
Antler River Trading. Co.
Antler River Trading Co. is a First Nation owned apparel and fine collectibles business at Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. The business originated on the Great Lakes powwow trail and remains a pop-up store at special events and cultural venues all over Canada.
Featured Vendors
We had so many vendors apply for TKMF 2024. Here are some of our favourites that we didn’t have space for this time around
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Urban Nish
We handcraft indigenous based woodworking and leather goods to create educational toys/items for children to learn anishinaabe mowin language. Handcrafted leather hide accessories for hair, medicine pouches and more.
Clothing accessories in traditional pieces like ribbon shirts, skirts and pants. Denim jackets and vests with appliqué and patchwork.
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sherryberrydesigns
Sherry Lickers Artisan from Six Nations of the Grand River, Seneca Nation, Turtle clan.
My business is inspired by the strawberry it’s the leader of the hanging fruit and brings healing to people.
This unique business SHERRY BERRY DESIGNS is clothing making ribbon skirts and shirts with pockets. These are my main products but I can do many other custom items. Also do embroidery work on many items.
Email or call to place order: sherryberrydesigns@gmail.com cell # 519-755-1549 -
RiksWorks
Aaniin [Hello], my name is Rikki, and I run a small business called RiksWorks. I am an urban Indigenous artist (Ojibway and Cree) from the Migisi Sahgaigan [Eagle Lake] First Nation, in Treaty 3 Territory and currently live in Mississauga. I mainly focus on Indigenous beadwork art and create jewelry, keychains and pins, as well as hand poured soy wax candles that incorporate the 4 sacred medicines: Tobacco, Cedar, Sage and Sweetgrass.
To place order: rsingleton515@gmail.com or Direct Messages on social media
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Creeative Gems
Handmade jewelry and accessories; aromatherapy and wellness products.
Email to place order: creeativegems@gmail.com or social media
Reverie Music Residency
TKMF is proud to partner with CBC Music and SOCAN to present the Reverie Indigenous Music Residency Showcase
The inaugural Reverie Indigenous Music Residency kicked brings together six First Nations, Métis and Inuit musicians to Toronto to make music, gain industry insights and take the next step in their careers.
This year's residency includes Ashley Ghostkeeper (Métis Cree from Red Deer, Alta.), Kalilah Rampanen (Nuu-chah-nulth from Ahousaht First Nation), Raven Reid (Cree from Yellowknife, with ties to Mikisew First Nation), Shelby Sappier (Wolastoqiyik from Tobique First Nation), Logan Staats (Mohawk from Six Nations) and Wiidaaseh (Anishinabek from Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation). They encompass a wide range of musical styles, from folk to hip-hop to blues to country.
For more info on this event and the artists, click here to read the full CBC Music writeup
Tkaronto Music Festival is proud to co-present the Reverie Showcase, November 7, 4pm-6pm at the Allied Music Centre.
Invite-only