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Spirit Canoes
Event Description
Spirit Canoes by JP Longboat
September 29, 2025; Rock Garden (1185 York Blvd. Hamilton)
The Spirit Canoe installation is the work of Kanyen’kehà:ka (Mohawk) artist JP Longboat.
For this garden journey, the Spirit Canoes represent and remind us of the teachings of the 7 Generations. The principle suggests that decisions made today be evaluated not only for their immediate impact but also for their potential effects on the seven generation to come.
The Spirit Canoes, equipped with solar lighting and subtle fabric, will journey through the Rock Garden bringing their stories and songs. They will be portaged to the waterways led by Angela DeMontigny (Cree/Metis) in the lower bowl where they will be met my award-winning spoken word artist January Rogers (Mohawk/Tuscarora) who will perform at various points throughout the evening in response to the works and the setting sun.
Tickets
$15 (+ HST & $2 service fee)
Tickets are required for this special event and can be purchased in-advance or at the door. Tickets are final sale. Every person must have a ticket.
All ticket revenue will be donated to the Native Women’s Centre of Hamilton as selected by the artists.
About JP Longboat
JP Longboat is a Storyteller, Multi-disciplinary Artist. is Kanyen’kehà:ka (Mohawk), Turtle Clan, he grew up along the River Ouse, Haldimand Deed territory, Ontario. JP has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree through combined education at the University of Michigan and the Ontario College of Art and Design. He has extensive professional training and practice in traditional and contemporary forms of visual art and live performance.
JP has trained, collaborated, and performed with many professional theatre and dance companies across Canada. His work emanates from the cultural ways of his people and his creative process is grounded in the legacy of First Nations artistic practice. He is the founder and Associate Director of Circadia Indigena – Indigenous Arts Collective based in Algonquin territory, along the Kichi sibi at Akikodjiwan Falls. The collective creates full length performance works, and land-based Multi-disciplinary festivals. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Arrival and Event Length
Doors will open for the event at 6:00pm.
The canoe procession will begin at approximately 7:00pm with performances to follow.
Guests are welcome to stay until 9:00pm, exploring the Rock Garden and the Spirit Canoe installation.
Weather
The Rock Garden welcomes guests rain or shine.
Directions & Parking
This event is held at the Rock Garden. Parking is located across the street from the Rock Garden.
The Rock Garden is located along bus routes for Burlington Transit and Hamilton Transit, with a stop directly outside our main entrance. See rgb.ca/directions for more information.
Accessibility
RBG Centre is a fully accessible facility. If you have any questions about accessibility at this event, please contact us at 905-527-1158.
Pets & Service Animals
With the exception of service animals, personal dogs/cats/animals are not permitted at this event.
Terms & Conditions
Tickets purchased to special events are final sale and non-refundable. Tickets for this event can be transferred to someone else if you can no longer attend. If RBG cancels a special event, ticketholders will be fully refunded. Please keep your tickets and confirmation: it is proof of your purchase and allows entry for the event.
Liability: RBG assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to property, or for personal injury or mishap; all activities are at the risk of the participant.
Filming/Photography Release: Please be advised that all photos, audio-video, and static images taken at this tour may be used for exhibit, reproduction, and/or distribution for RBG related promotional use, including all forms of print, television advertisement, social media and /or website display. In consideration of your participation as a guest or attendee of this event, you authorize Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns unrestricted right and permission to copyright and use such photos and images under their sole discretion. Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns are released without limitation of any claims for libel or invasion of privacy.
By purchasing tickets and participating in this event on RBG properties, you are agreeing to the above release for yourself, and on behalf of your guests.
