Welcome to the 56th Annual 2024 Niagara Folk Arts Festival
Reawakening: Sounds from the Forest
An immersive sonic trail walk and live concert at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Niagara region this fall with Reawakening: Sounds from the Forest: a unique 90 minute tour of Balls Falls Conservation Area.
The event begins with a traditional Welcome Circle, then transitions to an immersive sonic tour, weaving together the sounds of the land with in-person teachings with Nokomis Cindilee and Dr. Alicia Powell.
On Saturday, September 21 enjoy a live performance from TRIBZ following the sonic trail walk.
Offering a profound and educational experience, we invite you to celebrate “Harvest” with us and honour All Our Relations by joining one of these tours.
Set within the serene environment of Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, participants will reconnect with the natural world, exploring the deep ties between land, culture, and community.
This two-day event is on Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, October 6.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A guided sonic trail walk with Indigenous teachings and stories.
- Interactive experiences with Nokomis Cindilee.
- Live music performance under the stars.
- Reflection on the natural world, Indigenous histories, and our shared responsibilities.
EVENT DATES & TIMES
Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Sonic Trail Walk: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Live concert featuring TRIBZ: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
- Rain date Sunday, September 22, 2024. Please go to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority website, for cancellation details.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
- Sonic Trail Walk: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Rain or shine.
LOCATION
Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, 3292 Sixth Ave, Lincoln, Ontario.
Ticket Information:
Tickets start at $25 per person.
Maximum Capacity: 25 participants per tour (space is limited)
Mission Statement: We celebrate and promote cultural, social and economic inclusion and well-being of all immigrants and newcomers.
Vision Statement: Under the umbrella of Bridges Niagara, the Niagara Folk Arts Festival is a non-profit organization using art in all mediums to provide opportunities for discussions on diversity, artistic cultural expression, encouraging the retention of cultural heritage and traditions, the sharing of cultural activities with the community and to promote understanding and acceptance among the different cultures that make up the Canadian mosaic.
Land Acknowledgment: We acknowledge that we live, learn, and work on land that is the traditional territory of the Anishnabeg, and the Haudenosaunee peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples. We recognize that our great standard of wellbeing is directly related to the friendship and resources of the Indigenous people and we are taking a first step in reconciliation by honouring the land and Indigenous heritage, which dates back over 10,000 years.
