The Annual Manito Ahbee Festival will take place on Treaty No. 1 Territory, at the Red River Exhibition Park and Assiniboine Downs in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada to celebrate music, arts, and culture in the heart of Turtle Island.

Festival honours the Manito Ahbee sacred site, our elders, ancestors, communities and global nation and welcome everyone to share their knowledge, gifts, and history.

The Board of governors, staff and organizers of the Manito Ahbee Festival express deep gratitude for all citizens, supporters and communities who came together to make the Festival what is today.

The Manito Ahbee Festival is looking for volunteers to join us in creating this amazing event.

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

·         Golf Tournament Thursday May 11

·         Kick off Thursday May 18

·         NextGEN Thursday May 18

·         Tipi Raising Competition Friday May 19

·         Manito Ahbee Red Road Runway Saturday May 20

·         Jig N Jam  Saturday May 20

·         Powwow Friday May 19- Sunday May 21

·         Ignite Your Spirit Performance Stage Friday May 19- Sunday May 21

·         Ball Hockey & Basketball Saturday May 20- Sunday May 21

·         Indian Horse Relay Monday May 22

Register to volunteer at the Manito Ahbee Festival. Fill out the form below.

Please review the Standards of Conduct & Rules and Regulations under 18 years old HERE.

For more information, please contact Volunteer Manager by email at volunteers@manitoahbee.com or 204.299.4134

Age Group


*Must be 16 years of age to volunteer for the powwow. Must be 18 years of age to volunteer for all other events. Applicants under the age of 18 must also submit a signed Parental/Guardian consent form. Please contact the Manito Ahbee Volunteer Coordinator for parental consent form.

Manito Ahbee Volunteer Orientation will take place TBD.

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