sākihiwē festival

sākihiwē festival We take music to Indigenous families in Winnipeg

We take music to Indigenous and newcomer families in divested neighbourhoods so they can participate in the arts without sacrificing their family responsibilities, personal safety, or their ability to make ends meet.

💥 NEW PLAYLIST 💥Find "Vulnerable" by Mariame in our new Good Way: Indigenous Hip Hop playlist.Stream it here: https://sa...
09/15/2026

💥 NEW PLAYLIST 💥

Find "Vulnerable" by Mariame in our new Good Way: Indigenous Hip Hop playlist.

Stream it here: https://sakihiwe.lnk.to/2026

The playlist features golden era vibes and more from the First Peoples of Turtle Island. Warning: explicit lyrics.

WINNIPEG: Also be sure to get tickets for our inaugural Good Way Fridays (ALL AGES) concert with RaytheNihilist and the Manitoba Break Alliance at Sidestage Winnipeg on October 16. Tickets are just $10, the show is ALL AGES, and we're running a BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE sale until September 24.

09/15/2026

✨Mina Nowewinan (Good Sounds) Concert & Celebration✨ Have you got your tickets yet?

On November 26, 2026, at the iconic Carlu in Tkaronto, IIMS is excited to present Mina Nowewinan (Anishinaabemowin for "Good Sounds") Concert & Celebration.

Featuring an all-star lineup of Indigenous artists from Northern Turtle Island, including two-time JUNO award winner, William Prince; award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter, Elisapie; rising mythic pop star, Siibii; JUNO-nominated Métis fiddle phenom, Brianna Lizotte; and renowned JUNO-award-winning Anishinaabe drum group, Bear Creek.

Join us as we gather for a one-of-a-kind celebration featuring some of the brightest voices in Indigenous music!

TICKETS HERE: https://my.weezevent.com/mina-nowewinan-good-sounds-nov-26-2026

Miigwetch to our funders: The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings (FACTOR), Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada, Ontario Creates, Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario, & Ontario Government.

Artwork by the incredible MorningStar Designs

💥 NEW PLAYLIST 💥Find "FUTURE ANCESTORS (feat. Jeremy Dutcher)" bySnotty Nose Rez Kids in our new Good Way: Indigenous Hi...
09/14/2026

💥 NEW PLAYLIST 💥

Find "FUTURE ANCESTORS (feat. Jeremy Dutcher)" bySnotty Nose Rez Kids in our new Good Way: Indigenous Hip Hop playlist.

Stream it here: https://sakihiwe.lnk.to/2026

The playlist features golden era vibes and more from the First Peoples of Turtle Island. Warning: explicit lyrics.

WINNIPEG: Also be sure to get tickets for our inaugural Good Way Fridays (ALL AGES) concert with RaytheNihilist and the Manitoba Break Alliance at Sidestage Winnipeg on October 16. Tickets are just $10, the show is ALL AGES, and we're running a BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE sale until September 24.

09/14/2026

ORANGE SHIRT DAY RUN & WALK 🧡

Treaty One invites everyone to join us on Sunday, September 27 for the Orange Shirt Day Run & Walk at the Assiniboia Residential School Monument in Winnipeg.

Together, we will gather to honour residential school Survivors, remember those who never made it home, and recognize the strength and resilience of Survivors, families, and communities.

Assiniboia Residential School Monument
621 Academy Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Check-in: 10:00 AM
Run & Walk: 11:00 AM

All are welcome to attend. Registration details will be shared soon.

09/12/2026

APPLY NOW FOR THE 2026 CULTURAL CADENCE PROGRAM!⁠
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Find your place in music at Massey Hall, the Come Together Music Conference and the International Indigenous Music Summit's Mina-Nowewinan (Good Sounds) event this November.⁠
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The Cultural Cadence Program supports First Nations (status/non-status), Inuit and Métis managers, agents and self-managed artists working in the music industry through mentorship, relationship building and professional development.⁠
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A Cultural Cadence Program alumni, Mat Patenaude is the owner of Cadence Entertainment and a Music Advisory Committee Member with the JUNO Awards.⁠
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Here is what he had to say about his experience:⁠
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"The Cultural Cadence Program was incredibly well organized, and every session felt intentional. The presenters were amazing, and I learned so much from people with real experience and knowledge in the industry. But one of the biggest things I took away from the program was the people. I went in hoping to learn and make some connections, and I came out of it with friendships that I know will last for years. Some of the people in that cohort I genuinely consider family now. We say "all my relations" and I felt that in Toronto." –– Mat Patenaude
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Applications are open September 8-29.⁠
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Learn more + apply here: https://indigenousmusicoffice.com/cultural-cadence/

Live music + break dance performances + ALL AGESSALE: Buy one, get one free until September 24!!!Purchase tickets: https...
09/11/2026

Live music + break dance performances + ALL AGES

SALE: Buy one, get one free until September 24!!!

Purchase tickets: https://sakihiwe.lnk.to/2026

The Manitoba Breaking Alliance is set to perform for Good Way Fridays at Sidestage on Friday, October 16. RaytheNihilist will anchor the night, doors open at 7 p.m., the show is open to audiences of all ages, and tickets are only $10.

Good Way Fridays
RayTheNihilist and Manitoba Breaking Alliance
Friday, October 16, 2026
Sidestage, 700 Osborne Street, Winnipeg
Doors 7 p.m., music/dancing 7:45 p.m.
Tickets $10 plus fees
ALL AGES

Schedule:
7 p.m.: Doors open
7:45 p.m.: Manitoba Breaking Alliance
8 p.m.: RayTheNihilist
8:30 p.m.: Manitoba Breaking Alliance
8:45 p.m.: RayTheNihilist
9:15 p.m.: Manitoba Breaking Alliance

Accessibility at Sidestage
The front entrance for Sidestage is accessible from Osborne Street and there is a gender neutral accessible washroom on the main level. Please note that there are no seats in the venue.

About RaytheNihilist
RaytheNihilist is an award-winning Indigenous hip hop artist from Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe), now based in Treaty 6 Territory. His music blends rap, storytelling, and Indigenous culture with a live performance that includes both gold era beats and the electricity of a live band.

About the Manitoba Breakng Alliance
The Manitoba Breaking Alliance is a youth Olympic program created to balance dance sport and breaking culture. Led by dance instructor Flexum Lopez, this group of young athletes is ready to build on their recent performances for the Winnipeg Seabears and Manitoba Moose.

FUNDING PARTNERS
We acknowledge the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, and the Winnipeg Arts Council for their financial support of the sākihiwē festival's ticketed concert series.

🎶Ever New Music Friday🎶We're catching up on the last couple weeks... here's some new music from the week ending on Septe...
09/11/2026

🎶Ever New Music Friday🎶

We're catching up on the last couple weeks... here's some new music from the week ending on September 4.

Find these Indigenous artists singing in that good way on your favourite streaming platform today! AND purchase their music from your favourite store. 🙂

Stream here: https://sakihiwe.lnk.to/2026

"Wolasweltomultine - Kyoto Session" by Jeremy Dutcher
Homesick Indian Blues by Crystal Shawanda
Beats & Reveries (Pt. 1) by M'Lynn
"Loving You Is Letting Go" by Don Amero
everythang2me4u by Sage Lacapa
"Up & Down ft. Phat Homie" by Joey Stylez
"When We Were on Mars" by Ger Carriere
"The Other Side" by Chevy Beaulieu Music
"Keep on Drinkin'" by Chelsie Young
"What's Coming to Me" by Jerry Sereda

🎶Ever New Music Friday🎶Find these Indigenous artists singing in that good way on your favourite streaming platform today...
09/11/2026

🎶Ever New Music Friday🎶

Find these Indigenous artists singing in that good way on your favourite streaming platform today! AND purchase their music from your favourite store. 🙂

Stream here: https://sakihiwe.lnk.to/2026

"Be Something" by natasha fisher
"Ma voix - Version française" by Eadsé
Smoke Signals by Mattmac
"Love & Monogamy ft. Khari Wendell McClelland" by DJ O Show
"Left Behind" by Adrian Sutherland
"do it for her" by Ali Fontaine
"Salliutitani - 2026 ft. Andachan, Nanook" by Jens Kleist

💥 NEW PLAYLIST 💥Find "Shine ft. Junia T" by Big Tones in our new Good Way: Indigenous Hip Hop playlist.Stream it here: h...
09/11/2026

💥 NEW PLAYLIST 💥

Find "Shine ft. Junia T" by Big Tones in our new Good Way: Indigenous Hip Hop playlist.

Stream it here: https://sakihiwe.lnk.to/2026

The playlist features golden era vibes and more from the First Peoples of Turtle Island. Warning: explicit lyrics.

WINNIPEG: Also be sure to get tickets for our inaugural Good Way Fridays concert with RaytheNihilist and the Manitoba Break Alliance at Sidestage Winnipeg on October 16. Tickets are just $10, the show is ALL AGES, and we're running a BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE sale until September 24.

09/11/2026

Applications are open for the 2026 Cultural Cadence program.

Are you an aspiring Indigenous manager, agent, or self-managed artist ready to build your knowledge, relationships, and career in music?⁠

This November 22-27, the Indigenous Music Office is bringing up to 12 First Nations (status/non-status), Inuit, and Métis managers, agents, and self-managed artists from across Canada to Toronto for ⁠four days of mentorship, professional development and industry connection.⁠

Programming includes dedicated Cultural Cadence sessions at Massey Hall, the Come Together Music Conference, evening showcases, and the International Indigenous Music Summit’s Mina-Nowewinan (Good Sounds) event and industry reception.⁠

Deadline to apply is September 29.⁠ Find all details at indigenousmusicoffice.com/cultural-cadence

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