AlgomaTrad

06/02/2026

We are so excited for the contra/ceili/square dance at the AlgomaTrad Centre this Saturday (June 6) at 7pm - especially since it will be the first one of this year that happens down in the Pavilion! If you feel inclined to come over a bit early, we will also be having a community potluck at 6pm (all are welcome!), and a workbee at 4pm to put up our big tent for the year.

Join us at the AlgomaTrad Centre (1249 F&G Line, St. Joseph Island) for a fun evening of music, dance, and good company. Each dance will be taught and called by our wonderful caller Rod Martin - no experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome. Even if you're not interested in dancing, come and enjoy the live traditional tunes, provided by local musicians and learners!

To help cover the costs of running a dance, suggested admission is $15/adult, $10/student 13+, children 12 & under free, or Pay-What-You-Can. Snacks to share are always welcome as well!

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

05/27/2026

It's that time of year again - we're getting ready to put up the big tent at the AlgomaTrad Centre, and we would love to have your help, if you're available!

We're hoping to get this big job done on Saturday, June 6 at 4pm, weather-depending of course. Please let us know if you're available to help out - you can email [email protected], call/text 705-943-9127, or leave a comment below!

There are lots of other things happening at the Centre that day too, more info on that below, so feel free to join us for any/all of the other activities!

1:00 - 2:00pm : Youth Arts Program Final Celebration

4:00 - 6:00pm: Tent Workbee

6:00 - 7:00pm : Potluck meal - everyone is welcome!

7:00pm onward : June Community Dance!

05/24/2026

It was a pleasure once again to host impeccable musicians & songwriters, Hannah Naiman & Nathan Smith, at the AlgomaTrad Centre. Thanks to all who came out to support these amazing artists, it was a wonderful evening! Thank you to our incredible volunteers: Julie Corcoran, Tori Grasley, and Sofia DeGeus. Thank you for the contributions of delicious baked treats: Debbie Alcock, Lissy Martin, Jane Wulsin, and Julie Corcoran!

05/24/2026

Check out these highlights from the May dance! It was a great turn out, and a really fun night. Thanks so much to everyone who participated and brought snacks - we truly appreciate your support and enthusiasm. And a special thank you to Anna Wilson, who prepared some lovely paper crafts for folks to make and enjoy.

Save the date! The next Community Dance will be held on Saturday, June 6 (7pm), and you’re invited! Join us at the AlgomaTrad Centre (1249 F&G Line Rd, St. Joseph Island) for an evening of fun, good company, and live traditional music. All are welcome - come to dance, or to listen and enjoy!

05/22/2026

Hannah & Nathan are at the AlgomaTrad Centre tomorrow evening. Come on out for a wonderful evening of music in our cozy hall. We appreciate any sharing of this post and event. Tickets available at the door and there’s a “pay what you can” option as well.

05/13/2026

Hannah & Nathan are no strangers to AlgomaTrad…hope you can make it to this exciting album release concert on May 23rd, 7:30pm, at the AlgomaTrad Centre on the F&G!

05/04/2026

Excited to be welcoming brilliant musician and songwriter Abigail Lapell to AlgomaTrad this coming Friday, May 8th! Come on out for a stellar evening of music and original songs in celebration of Abigail’s new album release…St. Joseph Island happens to be on the very day of the release…let’s celebrate with Abigail, this is a big deal! Tickets are only $28.25 general/ $25.00 Seniors/ $20 Students/ 12 & Under free, and there’s a PWYC option. Tickets available online https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/abigail-lapell or message us to reserve. Walk-ups are welcome too! There will be COOKIES, tea & coffee, mmm. We acknowledge support from the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario which makes it possible to bring artists like Abigail up north! Love this artful video of “Count on Me” https://youtu.be/BFR-N0IX07Q?si=PT3BGQtl7V5J3Is7

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04/28/2026

The next Community Dance is coming up fast! Join us on Saturday, May 9 (7pm) at the AlgomaTrad Centre on St. Joseph Island (1249 F&G Line) for a fun evening of contra, ceili and square dances, plus a few waltzes!

If you’ve never come to a dance before, check out these photos from the last one - doesn’t it look fun?!

Each dance will be taught and called by a wonderful dance caller, with live traditional music provided by local musicians and learners. No experience is necessary, and the dances are great for people of all ages. Everyone is welcome!

Suggested admission is $15/adult, $10/student (13+), children 12 & under free, or pay-what-you-can. This helps us cover the costs of running a dance – we appreciate your support!

Please bring indoor shoes, and a water bottle. Snacks to share are welcome!

We look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or call 705-782-4311 / 705-257-6106

04/19/2026

How did we get to mid April already!!? There is so much we haven’t shared, so here’s a little recap on 2026 programming so far!
*four community dances for families and individuals of all ages in the main hall since January, with another one coming on May 9th!
*Robbie Burns Night
*partnered with le Centre Francophone de Sault Ste. Marie for “Rendezvous Francophone”…c’etait vraiment fantastique et totalement un plaisir de travailler avec le centre et avec tous les artistes!!
*3 of four concerts have been presented at the Main Hall, as part of a winter/spring series, supported by the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario…”Porch Couch”, “Polky”, and “Campbell Woods”, with the last coming up on MAY 8th, featuring the amazing “ABIGAIL LAPELL”.
*Trivia Night FUNdraiser in March, which raised funds to help with our spring tree plant!
*Island School Music Program started up again in March
*8 week Youth Arts Program, funded through the Algoma Community Foundation is happening until end of May (program is full).
*AlgomaTrad Family Camp registrations opened on April 7th at 6:00pm, and was full to capacity within 36 hours, wow, and yay, and yes, shocking!
AlgomaTrad’s mission and mandate are to cultivate joyful community and connection through the learning, celebration and sharing of traditional music, dance, art, and heritage craft.
We acknowledge that we are privileged to live, work, play, and create on these traditional lands of the Anishinaabe and Métis. With gratitude and humility, we are 100% committed to the opportunity and responsibility to care for the land and water here, now and into the future.

08/31/2025

Wow, what a camp, what a community!! We have so much to say, so much to share, and so much to be grateful for. It’s been a whirlwind of a summer, and with camp details/logistics just wrapping up we’ll start with sharing this lovely card created and sent to us by J.J. Wilson ❤️.