Indigenous communities use of space

We're working with the City of Waterloo to make it easier for Indigenous communities to access public spaces to celebrate their culture and ceremony. This is part of our commitment to Indigenous reconciliation.

On this page:

1. Spaces
2. Fees
3. Eligibility
4. How to book space for an Indigenous cultural or ceremonial event

Spaces

Bookable spaces in Kitchener include:

• meeting rooms at community centres
• outdoor green space at city parks
• picnic shelters
• city-run arenas like The Aud

Visit our rental spaces page to see the full list of facilities.

A full list of bookable spaces in Waterloo is available on their website.

Fees

We're waiving rental-related fees for using city spaces for Indigenous cultural and ceremonial events.

Rental-related fees include:

• space rental fee
• city fees for associated permits if applicable (example: tent permits)
• insurance coverage (speak to your staff contact to discuss)

Depending on your event, there may be other fees you need to pay to the region or province.

Eligibility

To be eligible for waived rental-related fees, an event must meet all the criteria below:

• be an event that serves the Indigenous community, including Indigenous organizations, groups, families or individuals
• comply with all city policies and bylaws related to space rentals

How to book space for an Indigenous cultural or ceremonial event

• Internet-connected device or telephone.