1 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
1 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Event Description
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🎉 Celebrate Aptn Indigenous Day Live
📍 AT THE FORKS
🗓️ JUNE 17, 2023
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Sunrise Ceremony and Sacred Fire
SUNRISE -SUNSET
All are welcome to join us for a sunrise ceremony at the Oodena Circle to start IDL in a good way. The sacred fire will continue burning throughout the day. Stop by to visit and make an offering.
Daytime Activities
1 p.m. -5 p.m.
Free and fun outdoor activities for the whole family! Traditional storytelling and games, Indigenous artisan market, and APTN Kids Zone.
Food Vendors
1 p.m. -9 p.m.
Cultural Stage
1 p.m. -5 p.m.
Cultural stage performances from local artists, including Mitchell Makoons and a Métis-style fiddle competition. Learn more about the competition and pre-register.
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Indigenous Day Live Powwow
1 p.m. -3 p.m.
Learn more about the powwow
Pre-Show Entertainment
5 p.m. -7 p.m.
Hosted by Michael Redhead Champagne, featuring performances from Brandi Vezina, Lisa Odjig, DJ O Show and Artcirq.
APTN Indigenous Day Live Concert
7 p.m. -9 p.m.
Hosted by Samian and Jessica Matten. The free evening concert will feature performances from a variety of artists, including The Halluci Nation, Laura Niquay, Mumu Fresh, Aysanabee, Digging Roots, DJ O Show, Morgan Toney, Silla, The Wild Moccasin Dancers and Miss Sandi Bay & The Rainbow Tornadoes.[spacer height=”25px” id=”2″]
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