pē-kiyokē Creative Arts Festival: A Winnipeg 150 Celebration

In honor of Winnipeg’s 150th anniversary, the pē-kiyokē Creative Arts Festival invites the public to a multicultural celebration featuring free music, dancing, poetry, activities, and food*!

Taking place on Saturday, July 27th from 1-5pm, the festival offers free admission and encourages attendees to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

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Featured performers include Jason Lepine and Lionel Desjarlais, Red River Fiddle; Kenneth Ingram, Pianist & Singer; Carol-Ann Bohrn and Brooke Hess, Contemporary Dancers; and Chasity and Caramello Swan, Inuit Throat Singers. Poetry readings and storytelling will be presented by Di Brandt, Duncan Mercredi, Jason Stefanik, Sadie-Phoenix Lavoie, and Matthew Evan Havens. A beading workshop led by Bronwyn Butterfield will also be available.

Food from Willy Dogs will be served to the first 500 attendees. The Ross House Museum will offer tours, exhibits, and local history. Book giveaways will also be part of the festivities.

Festival highlights include:

• Live music and dance performances
• Poetry readings and storytelling
• Beading workshop
• Food vendors
• Ross House Museum exhibits and tours
• Book giveaways

Generous support provided by: Birchwood Auto, Taylor McCaffrey Lawyers, Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba, Bridgman Collective Architecture, Atlas Chiropractic Centre, Unicity Paint & Body, 168 Home Renovations, ZKA Auto, and E. Bishop. With special thanks to Turnstone Press, Portage & Main Press, Wilfrid Laurier University Press, and Prairie Fire Magazine for book donations.

Please note: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with Ross House Museum in any manner. Confirm program details and availability directly with them.