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Turtle Island Block Party || sākihiwē festival 2024

DATE
June 29, 2024
TIME
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION
510 King Street, Winnipeg
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Turtle Island Block Party || sākihiwē festival 2024

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Join the Fun at the Free Turtle Island Block Party!

Calling all Winnipeggers! The Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre is throwing a free block party on Saturday, June 29th, 2024, from noon to 9 pm, and you’re invited!

This family-friendly event promises a day packed with music, delicious food, and exciting activities. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Free Concert: Enjoy live music throughout the day, featuring local talents like Wanda Wilson, Tayller Peltier, and Orvis.

Free BBQ: Savor some tasty treats at the complimentary BBQ.

Fun Activities: Explore the vibrant Indigenous Marketplace showcasing unique crafts (open 1 pm to 8 pm). Capture the moment with a free printed photo from The SnapFox Photo Booth (open 1 pm to 8 pm). Get your hair braided in a traditional style (available 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm).

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Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Sabe Peacewalkers will ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone to enjoy the festivities.

Evening Entertainment: Don’t miss the exciting prize draw at 8:45 pm and a chance to win a PlayStation 5 at the raffle draw at 9 pm (tickets $2 each). Dance the night away to live DJ sets starting at 8 pm.

Showcasing Indigenous Culture:

The Turtle Island Block Party celebrates Indigenous culture. Witness a captivating Powwow demonstration featuring Anishinaabe Voice, Buffalo Red Thunder, and talented dancers from Ma Mawi’s Powwow Club (3 pm).

A Big Thank You:

The organizers express their gratitude to Manitoba Music, the West End BIZ, NCI FM, Assiniboine Credit Union, Manitoba Public Insurance, Manitoba Egg Farmers, and the City of Winnipeg for their support of the sākihiwē festival. The event is also made possible by partnerships with the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and the Spence Neighbourhood Association. Additional thanks go to the Government of Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, and the Winnipeg Arts Council for their financial contributions.

Don’t miss out on the fun! Head down to the Turtle Island Block Party for a day filled with music, food, culture, and community spirit!

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

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Turtle Island Community Centre, 510 King Street
Winnipeg, R2W 3Z5 CA
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29 June 2024
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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