drum social

event date: 
saturday, march 14, 2026 - 4:00pm to 9:00pm edt
event location: 
georgian college - barrie campus
event fee: 
free
event contact name: 
carlotta ellison
event contact phone: 
(705) 330-4010
event contact e-mail: 

drum social poster

the office of indigenous initiatives orillia campus is excited to share that we are partnering with georgian college and banac – mamaway wiidokdaadwin to bring the snow crusted moon drum social to the community! join us for this vibrant gathering where music becomes a universal language and community comes alive!

date: saturday, march 14th, 2026
time: 4-9pm
location: georgian college barrie campus,
one georgian drive / gym (j building) = complimentary parking!!!

rooted in first nations, inuit and metis tradition, this experience honours the language, stories, and shared culture carried through song and dance.

tap into the heartbeat of our nation as we come together at this community event. drum socials create a welcoming space to explore how culture and dance connect us all.

celebrate culture. everyone is welcome!

we are thrilled to welcome

mc: allan manitowabi
invited drums: ashunyung singers, eagle flight singers & snake island singers

haudenosaunee singers: terry and lucina sahanatien, wahta territory

inuit singer: muckpaloo ipeelie, iqaluit, nu

métis jigger:  basile dorian.

everyone is welcome, no registration is required.

​if you have any questions, please direct them to vanessa the georgian events coordinator – see her contact below:

vanessa partridge

special events coordinator, indigenous services at georgian

vanessa.partridge@georgiancollege.ca

249.388.0328