Registration
We are thrilled to introduce The Auntie Awards, a celebration of creativity, tradition, and community spirit on the powwow trail! A first-of-its-kind initiative presented a s part o the Manitoa Ahbee Festival (MAF). These awards honour the incredible artistry and dedication that keep our culture vibrant and alive.
Why Participate? The Auntie Awards are about honouring tradition, showcasing talent, and celebrating families who live the powwow way of life. Whether you’re an artist, dancer, or supporter, this is your chance to shine!
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Let’s make this a celebration to remember because every bead, every step, and every kilometer tells a story.
#MAFAuntieAwards #MAFPowWowTrail #MAFCelebrateCulture
Rules:
Purpose
Celebrate creativity, tradition, and community spirit on the powwow trail. Honour artisans, dancers, singers and families who keep cultural practices vibrant.
Submission Process
Format: Photos and short videos when project begin and ends.
Deadline: All submissions must be received by September 8, 2026.
How to Submit: Via official website registration and social media channels. Information on how to submit will be sent after your registration is complete.
Judging Criteria
Creativity and craftsmanship.Cultural authenticity and respect.Community engagement (e.g., storytelling behind the work).
Simplicity: Criteria will remain light and inclusive to keep the awards fun.
Judging Process
Panel of respected community members and artisans.
Option for People’s Choice Award through community voting.
Decisions will be final.
Timeline Awards presented Friday, October 30, 2026, Canada Life Centre Manito Ahbee Festival.
Code of Conduct All participants must uphold respect for cultural traditions and community values. Entries promoting harmful or disrespectful content will be disqualified.
Categories Rules and Regulations:
Participants must be 18 years or older to register.
Finest Beaded Earrings - Must submit a picture with the date at the beginning and the completion (value no more than $500.00).
Finest Quillwork - Must submit a picture with the date at the beginning and the completion (value no more than $500.00).
Finest Appliqué – Top or Bottom must submit a picture with the date at the beginning and the completion (value no more than $500.00).
Pow Wow Miles - Need to tag #MAFPowWowTrail on destinations or by the end of the deadline submit locations.
Finest Lu Lu’s – Submit a max 30 sec video (include who you are and where you are from)- elimination round Top 5 at MAF.
Finest War Cry – Submit a max 30 sec video (include who you are and where you are from)- elimination round Top 5 at MAF.
Finest Powwow Family Living the Way of Life (school and values) – Submit a 5 min video max and pictures.
Finest Drum Group - Submit best dressed photo and a song.
Finest Pow Wow Poster - NO AI (Graphic designer or Pow Wow committee submission only).
People Choice - Show some love for your favourite pow wow, place, tradition... or lemonade.
How to submit for each category will be confirmed after registration.