sakihiwe news
Call for Submissions, Round Dance Marketplace 2026
Our fourth annual round dance is set for Friday, January 23, 2026 in downtown Winnipeg and we're currently accepting applications from Indigenous vendors who are interested in selling their handmade beadwork, ribbon skirts/shirts, art, and accessories (t-shirt and apparel vendors are also welcome to apply).
Inuit, Métis, and First Nation people are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:59 pm CST
- Apply via our Google Form here (opens a new page): https://forms.gle/Tj98CRy1pgQZDmaA9
Invitations will be sent to successful applicants by email on December 18, 2025.
The vendor fee will be $65 and payments will be due on January 16, 2026.
We have room for up to 20 vendors (unfortunately food vendors are not allowed to set up in the venue we're using). Vendors will be limited to one 8-foot table and two chairs (the table and chairs will be provided). Unfortunately power and wifi are not available (please bring battery powered lighting, if needed).
sākihiwē festival Round Dance (new name to be announced)
Friday, January 23, 2026
Location TBA
Marketplace load-in: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Doors open: 5:00 pm
Marketplace closes: 11:00 pm
Please feel free to send any questions to [email protected].
FUNDING PARTNERS
We acknowledge the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, and the Winnipeg Arts Council for their financial support of the sākihiwē festival’s Round Dance.
