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Aboriginal Music Week 2015 set for August 18-22

Aboriginal Music Week 2015, August 18-22

By Alan Greyeyes | August 12, 2015

Tags: Aboriginal Music Week 2015 | Ali Fontaine | Benny Walker | Boogey The Beat | C-Weed Band | Hellnback | Kelly Sheppard | maisey rika | Mariame | Tall Paul | Tama Wapaira

Aboriginal Music Week 2015 is all set and in less than a week's time, 35 acts from Canada and beyond will take the stage for families in Winnipeg's west and north end along with business folks in the city's downtown. 

The full festival agenda is listed below. Please visit the Festival section of our website for full details.

International Mentor Meetings begin
Maisey Rika, Tama Waipara, Benny Walker
August 18-22, 2015 | One hour mentor meetings available
Free for festival performers and local artists
Booking a meeting: Please email alan@ammb.ca to book a meeting

Aboriginal Music Week at Lunch presented by Digital Drum.ca (details)
Air Canada Park, Portage Avenue & Carlton Street
August 18, 2015 | 12pm
Artists: Oogimah Ikwewok, Jacob Pratt
Free | All Ages
Supporting Partner: Downtown Winnipeg BIZ 
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Aboriginal Music Week at Lunch presented by Digital Drum.ca (details
Air Canada Park, Portage Avenue & Carlton Street
August 19, 2015 | 12pm
Artists: Logan Staats, Ila Barker 
Free | All Ages
Supporting Partner: Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
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Spence Neighbourhood Block Party presented by Manitoba Public Insurance (details
Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre, 430 Langside Street
August 19, 2015 | 4pm-8pm
Artists: Winston Wuttunee, Nikki Komaksiutiksak, Joe Maxim Band, Dustyn Cochrane, Kelly Fraser, Jacob Pratt
BBQ, Community Crafters 
Free | All Ages
Community Partner: Spence Neighbourhood Association 
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Networking Dinner presented by The National Music Centre 
August 19, 2015 | 8pm-11pm
Festival Pass holders only

Aboriginal Music Week at Lunch presented by Digital Drum.ca (details
Air Canada Park, Portage Avenue & Carlton Street
August 20, 2015 | 12pm
Artists: Leanne Goose
Free | All Ages
Supporting Partner: Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
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The Turtle Island Block Party (details)
Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, 510 King Street
August 20, 2015 | 12:30pm-5pm
Artists: Billy Joe Green, Loud Thunder, Junior Jiggers, Katie McKenzie, Chloe & Friends, and Michael, Jacob, & Cieanna Harris
Community BBQ sponsored by Amiskusees: Semaganis-Worme Family Foundation
BBQ, music workshops, activity stations
Free | All Ages
Community Partner: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.
Please note that Loud Thunder is replacing Spirit Sands Singers at the Turtle Island Block Party.
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Networking Dinner presented by The National Music Centre 
August 20, 2015 | 7pm-10pm 
Festival Pass holders only

Aboriginal Music Week at Lunch presented by Digital Drum.ca (details
Air Canada Park, Portage Avenue & Carlton Street
August 21, 2015 | 12pm
Artists: T-Rhyme, Exquisite Ghost
Free | All Ages
Supporting Partner: Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
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AMW Stage presented by Rhythm 104.7FM at Austin Street Festival (details)
Austin Street, between Euclid Street & Selkirk Avenue
August 21, 2015 | 1pm-6pm
Artists: Ali Fontaine, Mariame, Black Rain, Mic Jordan, Jessica Bro-Z, Studio 393 Hip Hop Posses, Studio 393 B-Boy Crew, Turtle Island Dance Troupe
BBQ, music workshops, activity stations 
Free | All Ages
Community Partner: North Point Douglas Women's Centre
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Open Mic presented by NCI FM (details
The Good Will, 625 Portage Avenue
August 21, 2015 | 9pm-2am
Artists: William Prince, Chuck Copenace 
$5 | 18+ I.D. Required
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AMW Stage presented by TD at Picnic in the Park (details)
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Indian & Metis Friendship Centre, 45 Robinson Street
August 22, 2015 | 12pm-5pm
Artists: C-Weed Band, Leanne Goose, Clint Dutiaume w/ Norman Chief Memorial Dancers, Mic Jordan, Steven Leveque
BBQ, music workshops, activity stations 
Free | All Ages
Community Partner: Picnic in the Park organizing committee
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Closing Night Party presented by RPM.FM (details)
The Good Will, 625 Portage Avenue
August 22, 2015 | 9pm-2am
Artists: Drezus, Mariame, Hellnback, T-Rhyme, Boogey The Beat 
Drezus is replacing Tall Paul who is no longer able to be with us this weekend.
Tickets $10 | 18+ I.D. Required
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Aboriginal Music Week was launched in 2009 to develop Aboriginal youth as an audience for live music. The festival presents between 25 and 35 First Nation, Métis, Inuit, Native American, and Indigenous music acts each year. It is held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and is produced by AMM.

AMM would like to acknowledge the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of Manitoba, and the Winnipeg Arts Council for their financial support of Aboriginal Music Week 2015. 

AMM would like to acknowledge TD, DigitalDrum.ca, Manitoba Public Insurance, RPM.fm, the Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR) and Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters, Re:Sound Music Licensing Company, Ogichidaa Arts, NCI FM, Rhythm 104.7FM, Grassroots News, the Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation, the National Music Centre, the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, Amiskusees: Semaganis Worme Family Foundation, North End Revitalization Incorporated, the City of Winnipeg, and Manitoba Music for their support of Aboriginal Music Week 2015. 

We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR and Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters.

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