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It\u2019s official: the 2026 JUNO Awards are coming to TD Coliseum, courtesy of Hamilton, Six Nations and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN). Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill and MCFN Chief Claire Sault recently joined Mayor Andrea Horwath in Hamilton, to announce the newly renovated arena as the venue for the 55th annual event. Hosted by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC, the ceremony will be held on Mar. 29, 2026. Addressing the crowd at TD Coliseum on Nov. 24, Sault reflected on the importance of the upcoming awards in recognizing the creativity of Indigenous artists, as well as their role in the evolution of Canada\u2019s music industry. \u201cAs we prepare for this landmark celebration, we are excited to see Indigenous artists, youth,… <\/p>\n

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It\u2019s official: the 2026 JUNO Awards are coming to TD Coliseum, courtesy of Hamilton, Six Nations and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN). Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill and MCFN Chief Claire Sault recently joined Mayor Andrea Horwath in Hamilton, to announce the newly renovated arena as the venue for the 55th annual event. Hosted by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC, the ceremony will be held on Mar. 29, 2026. Addressing the crowd at TD Coliseum on Nov. 24, Sault reflected on the importance of the upcoming awards in recognizing the creativity of Indigenous artists, as well as their role in the evolution of Canada\u2019s music industry. \u201cAs we prepare for this landmark celebration, we are excited to see Indigenous artists, youth,... <\/p>\n

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