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 May 17-20, 2024.

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 Casinos of Winnipeg is a proud Sponsor of the Manito Ahbee Volunteer Program. Through the power of partnerships, the Casinos of Winnipeg presents The Outstanding Volunteer Award 2024.

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 ensure the success of the Festival.

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

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

·         Set Up Wednesday May 15 & Thursday May 16

·         Kick off Friday May 17

·         NextGEN Friday May 17

·         Tipi Raising Competition Friday May 17

·         Manito Ahbee Red Road Runway Saturday May 18

·         Jig N Jam  Sunday May 19

·         Powwow Friday May 17- Sunday May 19

·         Ignite Your Spirit Performance Stage Friday May 17- Sunday May 19

·         Indian Horse Relay Monday May 20

Register to volunteer at the Manito Ahbee Festival. For Individuals fill out the form below. For groups please click HERE

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

NOTE: Volunteers will be contacted for orientation night and shifts.

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

*Must be 15 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 Grace Redhead for parental consent form.

 8:00am- 12:00pm12:00pm-4:00pm4:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday May 15
 8:00am - 12:00pm12:00pm - 4:00pm4:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday May 16
 9:00am - 12:00pm12:00pm - 4:00pm4:00pm - 8:00pm6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday May 17
Saturday May 18
 9:00am - 12:00pm12:00pm - 4:00pm4:00pm - 8:00pm6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday May 19
Do you have a current Certificate of Certified First Aid/CPR?
Have you ever attended the Manito Ahbee Festival?
Is this your First time Volunteering?

We ensure that the confidentiality of your information is maintained and the collection, use and disclosure of your information follows the applicable Manitoba privacy laws.

Age Group


Manito Ahbee Volunteer Orientation will take place TBD.

Receiving emails from Manito Ahbee Festival. Your photo/video being taken while at the festival.