This powerful, free, full-day event marks a significant new cultural tradition for Toronto, rooted in remembrance, healing, and the vibrant future of the Square.
The free 13-hour celebration will feature a dynamic blend of programming that includes a Black-led community run, Indigenous and African ancestral ceremonies, art installations, food, digital and film showcases, cultural and sports activations, performances, and a headline DJ set to close the night. Sankofa Day at Sankofa Square promises to be one of Toronto’s most meaningful cultural gatherings.
Sankofa Day Highlights include:
Canada’s most prominent public Sankofa Day commemoration and celebration to date
Indigenous and African Ancestral ceremonies to open the Square
Sankofa Square brand reveal and digital screen takeover
The iDREAM Awards live reveal of five $1 million in Media Award recipients
Afrodiasporic DJ Sets by Afrique Like Me
A closing party with Moonshine feat. Pierre Kwenders
Live Performances by artists such as Natasha Fisher and more
Public art and design installations by Nicole Nomsa Moyo
Everyone vs. Racism activation presented by Speedy Transport
Caribbean Film Festival screenings and global media exhibitions
Sports and wellness activations with Ultra Black, Hill Run Club, Canada Basketball, and Hoop Queens
