The 6th annual Celebration of Nations event gets underway today in Niagara.

CKRZ spoke with Artistic Director, Michele-Elise Burnett about the event…

One of the most anticipated performances will take place Saturday featuring Buffy-Saint Marie…

 And Six Nations own Cheri Maracle will be part of the First Ladies of Jazz concert on Friday night. Another event taking place this weekend is the Port Credit Southside Shuffle. CKRZ will be there and had the chance to speak with founder and Artistic Director Chuck Jackson about this event now in it’s 24th year.

In addition, there will be the CKRZ indigenous Blues stage with an incredible line up of local and international artists.

Again to find out more visit the website at southsideshuffle.ca for the full line up and times.

Listen to the CKRZ report as voiced by David Moses below.