# Event Details - **Event Name**: End of Season Celebration (From Weeds We Grow), October 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate with Lindsey Lickers, James Carpenter (Greycloud), Raiden (Adrien Levesque), Andrea Josic and STEPS Public Art!About this EventWe are pleased to inform you that we have rescheduled! The From Weeds We Grow end-of-season celebration will now be:📆 Sunday, October 17, 2026⏰ 1 - 4 PM ET📍Rowntree Mills Park, Picnic Area 1 and ParklandIn this end-of-season celebration, participants are invited to gather in community through spoken word poetry, teachings, ceremony, and song with Lindsey Lickers and Andrea Josic. Lead artist Lindsey Lickers, accompanied by Raiden (Adrien Levesque) and James Carpenter (Greycloud) will honour the experiences, themes, and relationships that have grown throughout the year while sharing teachings carried back from Sundance, and Andrea Josic will present spoken word poetry.The celebration will include a traditional opening, offerings for the land, teachings, and songs that invite participants to reflect, celebrate community, and deepen their connection to the land and one another.As this is an outdoor workshop, please be prepared to dress comfortably. All materials, light refreshments and snacks will be provided.Note: While this is an all-ages event, children should not be left unattended and are to remain under the supervision of their caregivers at all times. and stay tuned for !Banner image description: A candid image of Andrea Josic participating in the end-of-season celebration of From Weeds We Grow 2025. An outdoor art workshop that showcases Indigenous ceremony and teachings, alongside a community display featuring local creatives and performances in Rowntree Mills Park, Toronto. The graphic includes the text: “End of Season Celebration”.About the Artists:Lindsey Lickers: Lindsey is an Onkwehon:we (Kanien’kéha)/ Anishinaabe (Ojibwe-Mississauga’s) artist and community developer originally from Six Nations of the Grand River with ancestral roots to the Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation. She specializes in painting and beading as well as Indigenous arts and culture facilitation, governance, community and program development. Her traditional name is ‘Mushkiiki Nibi’, which translates to ‘Medicine Water’, she is turtle clan.Andrea Josic: Andrea is a Bosnian-Canadian writer, poet, performer, journalist, and arts educator based in Mississauga. Her work bridges poetry, community care, and social advocacy through performances, workshops, and public art initiatives across Canada. A nationally award-winning spoken word artist and multiple-time poetry slam champion, their writing has been featured by organizations including the TTC, CBC Radio, Meridian Arts Centre, Aga Khan Museum, and This Magazine. Andrea’s work explores the intersections of girlhood, gender, sexuality, disability, survivorship, mental health, and diaspora with honesty, vulnerability, and strength. Through collaborations with schools, arts organizations, and community spaces, Andrea hopes to cultivate healing, belonging, and joy while creating opportunities for connection, reflection, and collective storytelling.Raiden (Adrien Levesque), also known as White Bear Standing, is a Health Promoter at Anishnawbe Health Toronto with Cree, Dakota, French, and Irish heritage and roots in the Thunderbird Clan. Drawing from his lifelong connection to ceremony and spirituality, he supports community members by bridging western and traditional healing practices through mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and spiritual care.James Carpenter (Greycloud): James is a recognized Indigenous Traditional Healer and Oshkabewis (Helper) with Anishnaabek/Mississauga, Chippewa, Oneida, and Cree ancestry. Rooted in Indigenous teachings, ceremony, and community care, James specializes in providing Traditional Healing Services and Sacred Indigenous Ceremonies for children, families, and communities. He continues to reclaim his Anishnaabek/Chipewyan and Cree languages while sharing teachings that foster healing, connection to the land, and cultural understanding.About the Project:From Weeds We Grow is an interdisciplinary public art community project that started in 2020 and explores Toronto’s Rexdale community’s relationship to the environment through the intersections of nature, art, and wellness. Since then, From Weeds We Grow has returned yearly, featuring diverse community-engaged activations from virtual walking tours, workshops, storytelling, and performances rooted in local parks (Rowntree Mills and Panorama Park).How to Find Us:This workshop is happening in person in Rowntree Mills Park (155 Rowntree Mill Rd, North York, ON M9L 2K1) just off the end of Rowntree Mills Road near the Humber River, by Picnic Area 1 and Parkland. Look for the STEPS signs and creative staff!Accessibility Notice:STEPS Public Art is committed to the community’s full participation in this event. Please indicate the support you require during registration or contact Sam Mitjavile (Cultural Programming Manager) at sam@stepspublicart.org and Livia Whynott at liviawhynott@stepspublicart.org to share accommodation requests.Media Notice:Please be advised that photographs and video may be taken during this event for archival and promotional purposes. If you would not like to be photographed, please inform a staff member on the day of or keep your camera off if this is a virtual event.Funders/Partners:From Weeds We Grow 2026 is funded in part by the Toronto Arts Council, funded by the City of Toronto. We’re grateful for our community partner Rexdale Community Hub, and acknowledge funding support from the Canada Council for the Arts and RBC.STEPS Public Art is a Canadian charity and social enterprise fostering vibrant communities through public art. STEPS offers public art services and runs charitable programs that support equity-deserving artists and engage communities across the country.stepspublicart.org | @STEPSPublicArtDocumentarian Credit: Selina McCallum https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/24d7c190-c175-11f1-9327-f517d77d7b98-rimg-w1200-h540-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/end-of-season-celebration-from-weeds-we-grow-october-2026/100002002828169971 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Workshops, health-wellness, Nonprofit, fine-arts, trips-adventures, Entertainment, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Rowntree Mills Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Rowntree Mills Park - **lat**: 43.7508571 - **long**: -79.5776142 - **full address**: Rowntree Mills Park, 155 Rowntree Mill Road, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: End of Season Celebration (From Weeds We Grow), October 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/56da534109f0d7ddee4f5e6c0c84401b1063a016ae1c271d14a5065b2f266943-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1791284465 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is End of Season Celebration (From Weeds We Grow), October 2026 being held? - **A:** End of Season Celebration (From Weeds We Grow), October 2026 takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Rowntree Mills Park, 155 Rowntree Mill Road, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing End of Season Celebration (From Weeds We Grow), October 2026? - **A:** End of Season Celebration (From Weeds We Grow), October 2026 is organized by STEPS Public Art. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** End of Season Celebration (From Weeds We Grow), October 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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