The Manito Ahbee Festival kicked off Wednesday in Winnipeg with a ceremony at the Legislative Building featuring musical artist Sierra Noble. The five-day event celebrates aboriginal music, art and culture.
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Activities throughout the week include nightly Aboriginal Music Week concerts, an indigenous marketplace, Métis Soiree, an international competition powwow and the nationally televised Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards.
A full calendar of events is available at www.manitoahbee.com
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