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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.

Fire!!!
09/04/2026

Fire!!!

I’m so excited to finally share a piece of me with you. my new EP Beats & Reveries: Part 1 drops this FRIDAY. pre-save with the link in my bio!!! 🌸 🎨🧚

Shout out to the whole team who helped this dream come to life 🌞 : Emile Ghantous Josh Goode MNRK Music Group melanie jo 💖✨ Jeanine McLean Kevon Cole O2 / oprah woode Ian “J.Y.” Williams justin pulley SAM SZND 🌶 and so many more 💕

Just announced!!!
09/03/2026

Just announced!!!

Meet the seven Indigenous artists selected for this year's OHSOTO'KINO Music Incubator! 🎶

Over five days, the artists will spend focused time developing their music, connecting with industry experts, and building relationships that carry well beyond the program. It’s all part of National Music Centre's Indigenous programming initiative supported by TD.

The 2026 cohort is:
🎵 Hip-hop act Big Tones
🎵 Rap and electronic artist Chills
🎵 Alt-folk singer-songwriter Ellescriv
🎵 Genre-bending Cree artist Ger Carriere
🎵 Roots singer-songwriter Graeme Jonez Music
🎵 Tłı̨chǫ (Dene) singer-songwriter Stacie Arden Smith
🎵 Country artist Teagan Littlechief Music

The incubator culminates in a live showcase and reception on September 17 at Studio Bell, giving audiences the chance to experience this year's artists live.

🔗 Get tickets: bit.ly/4zW2epj

09/03/2026
09/03/2026

Also this week: Canada sends a delegation to Australia's BIGSOUND conference, Tom Wilson's musical memoir comes to the National Arts Centre and more.

09/01/2026

SCO CELEBRATES KEVIN CHIEF’S NEW BOOK: “WITH A NAME LIKE CHIEF”

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is celebrating SCO citizen and advisor, Kevin Chief, on the release of his new book.

It was published today and is called, “With a Name Like Chief: Reflections on Recovery and Identity Through the Seven Sacred Teachings.”

A proud member of Minegoziibe Anishinabe, Kevin is a former Manitoba Cabinet minister, a bridge builder, a gifted speaker, a proud family man, and a high-stepping square dancer.

Now, Mr. Chief is sharing his powerful and important life story. His book explores the themes of identity, reconciliation, and recovery from alcoholism.

He shared, “I hold deeply that nurturing connections, exploring identity, and sharing stories all matter a great deal.

This belief is at the heart of my decision to write this book.”

Follow his journey—from growing up in poverty, to becoming a star athlete, to serving as an elected official—in this inspiring book.

Co-authored by Stu Slayen, “With a Name Like Chief” is available now to order from HighWater Press (an imprint of Portage & Main Press).

Learn more here: https://www.portageandmainpress.com/Books/W/With-a-Name-Like-Chief

Save the date and plan to attend Mr. Chief’s book launch at McNally Robinson bookstore located in Grant Park Mall, Winnipeg, on Wednesday, September 23 at 7 pm.

You can attend in person; the event will also be livestreamed on Youtube. Find more info here: https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/winnipeg-events

08/28/2026
08/28/2026

WHAT IS MUSIC FOR SCREEN?⁠

Where could your music go next?⁠

Film. Television. Documentaries. Games. Digital media.⁠

There are opportunities for Indigenous music professionals across the screen industry — from composing original scores to sync licensing, publishing and music supervision.⁠

This October, the IMO Indigenous Music in Media Cohort will bring Indigenous music professionals to VIFF to learn more about how the industry works, build relationships and see where their work could take them next.⁠

Applications close September 2.⁠
Learn more + apply at https://indigenousmusicoffice.com/indigenous-music-in-media-cohort/

08/28/2026

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