10/09/2026
Come join us for the Manito Ahbee Festival Pow Wow as we return home to the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Treaty No. 1 Territory.
Manito Ahbee Festival Pow Wow: October 31 & November 1, 2026
This year The Manito Ahbee Festival Pow Wow will have three Grand Entries!
Join us at 11:00AM on Saturday October 31 for our first Grand Entry of the Weekend, sponsored by APTN. We will having a second Grand Entry on Saturday evening, at 7:00 PM. Join us again on Sunday, November 1st at 11:00 AM for our final Grand Entry of the weekend!
The Manito Ahbee Festival Pow Wow is one of the largest gatherings of its kind in Western Canada. This multi-day celebration brings together dancers, singers, and visitors from all across North America to honour and share the beauty of Indigenous culture. From the rhythmic beat of the drum to the colorful regalia that fills the arena, every moment is a testament to resilience, pride, and unity.
In-person dancer registration begins with the start of the Manito Ahbee Festival, Friday October 30, 2026. Online registration instructions will be announced shortly.
For more information on the Manito Ahbee Festival Pow Wow, Full listing of Head Staff, Dance Categories, and Dance Specials please visit: https://www.manitoahbee.com/events/pow-wow/about
Get your tickets today!
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/manito-ahbee-festival-tickets/artist/1554659
Manito Ahbee Festival
October 30, 31 & Nov 1, 2026
Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Manito Ahbee Festival & Manito Ahbee Festival Pow Wow Committee is proud to recognize our presenting sponsors and collaborators who have supported us throughout the years. Upon our return to our original location, we look forward to building reciprocal partnerships and moving forward together.
The Manito Ahbee Festival thanks our funding partners: Canadian Heritage, Manitoba Government, Winnipeg Foundation, Winnipeg Arts Council, Canadian Council for the Arts
