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06/05/2026

We're partnering with The Forks and Kíwétinohk Consulting for Zhoonguweh nuhgaamwin, a concert in honour of National Indigenous History Month! The free public event will take place on June 28 at The Forks’ Under the Canopy stage and feature three stellar Indigenous artists from Manitoba.

Emerging alternative R&B artist Ed Riley will kick off the special performances at 6:10 PM.

Powerhouse vocalist / multi-instrumentalist / actor / master educator Chantal Kuegle aka The Good Sky Woman will take the stage at 7:05 PM.

Two-time JUNO-nominated Anishinaabe blues legend Billy Joe Greenband will close the evening at 8 PM.

The title of the event “Zhoonguweh nuhgaamwin” was gifted by Knowledge Keeper Colin Mousseau and means “The powerful song”.

Read more about the event and artists at www.indigenousmusic.ca/zhoonguweh-nuhgaamwin

Zhoonguweh nuhgaamwin is part of Many Nations, One Heartbeat | ᐊᐧᐦᑯᐦᑐᐃᐧᐣ Wáhkóhtowin, an eleven-day cultural celebration grounded in relationship with the land, one another, and the living cultures that shape this place. Guided and stewarded by Kíwétinohk Consulting under the creative direction of Tess Ray Houston, this year’s program explores reciprocity, connection, and belonging across cultures and communities. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems, treaty relationships, and nation-to-nation understandings, the arts are its heartbeat, inviting people to listen, move, create, and connect through shared expression.

Made possible by the support of The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings (FACTOR), the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters, and Manitoba Film and Music, this concert is the latest in a long tradition of free live music events celebrating Indigenous artists presented by IMDP. Recent events include Nagamooag neezochackak in 2024 at WAG-Qaumajuq and 2025 at Frenchie’s Records & Coffee, Nistumee Neepinee Keesikow (First Day of Summer) Concert at The Cube in 2022.

05/21/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Kapanaise Thiebaut to the Manitoba Music team as Indigenous Music Communications & Admin Intern through the Canada Summer Jobs program! Kapanaise will be working with the Indigenous Music Development Program and the rest of our folks for May, June, and early July.

Kapanaise (they/she), is a proud Anishinaabe/Inuk Two Spirit person that hails from Long Plain First Nation in Treaty 1 as well as Nain, Labrador. In 2022, Kapanaise left the corporate world to pursue her passion of DJing as The Kaptain. She has shared stages with The Halluci Nation, Kiesza, Tanya Tagaq, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, and Boogey the Beat, to name a few. She has graced stages across Turtle Island including: festivals, conferences, weddings, and community events.

In 2024 and 2025 Kapanaise was a showcasing artist and delegate at The International Indigenous Music Summit, performing at the Opening Night Gala and speaking on panels such as The Art of Creating Safer Spaces and Indigenous Expressions: Beyond The Binary.

Off-stage, Kapanaise carefully ensures that her beliefs are intertwined with any work that she completes. This means having the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network or Go Ask Aunite (Ka Ni Kanichihk) set up a table with harm reduction supplies and tools at events she creates. She believes in community, culture, and harm reduction and her sets are a beautiful reminder of those beliefs. With any dancefloor, The Kaptain will ensure smooth sailing.

05/19/2026

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of composer and cellist Cris Derksen. Over the years, Cris has been an important part of many Indigenous Music Development Program projects. We are so grateful for Cris' time with us last year, sharing their music and invaluable insights with emerging Indigenous artists as a mentor at our inaugural Good Sounds music residency. We’re honoured to have known Cris and will continue celebrating their music and artistry. Sending love and light to all their loved ones and to all the music communities they touched.

05/11/2026

Indigenous Music is partnering with The Forks and Kíwétinohk Consulting for a special performance on June 28, in honour of National Indigenous History Month. The free public event will take place Under the Canopy and feature Indigenous artists from Manitoba performing original material. Artists selected to participate will receive an honorarium.

APPLY BY
May 21 at 4 PM

INFO + APPLICATION
www.indigenousmusic.ca/performances

05/04/2026

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

DEADLINE
May 5 at 4 PM

Indigenous Music Communications & Admin Intern
Are you interested in getting some behind-the-scenes experience in supporting the local music scene, communications, and building your skills in the business side of music?
With the support of Canada Summer Jobs, we’re looking for a fun, organized, individual who is passionate about music to join our team for the summer as the Indigenous Music Communications & Admin Intern!
Working with the Indigenous Music Development Coordinator, the Indigenous Music Communications & Admin Intern will help to research, create, and maintain content for websites, the Indigenous Music digital presence, and provide admin support.
We encourage Indigenous people to apply by completing the application form by May 5 at 4 PM

INFO + APPLICATION
www.manitobamusic.com/careers

04/29/2026

Manitoba Music has four opportunities open right now with deadlines coming up very soon!

04/22/2026

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
Indigenous Music Communications & Admin Intern

Are you interested in getting some behind-the-scenes experience in supporting the local music scene, communications, and building your skills in the business side of music?

With the support of Canada Summer Jobs, we’re looking for a fun, organized, individual who is passionate about music to join our team for the summer as the Indigenous Music Communications & Admin Intern!

Working with the Indigenous Music Development Coordinator, the Indigenous Music Communications & Admin Intern will help to research, create, and maintain content for websites, the Indigenous Music digital presence, and provide admin support.

We encourage Indigenous people to apply by completing the application form by May 5 at 4 PM

INFO + APPLICATION
www.manitobamusic.com/careers

DEADLINE
May 5 at 4 PM

04/16/2026

The Indigenous Music Steering Committee at Manitoba Music is pleased to open the Vince Fontaine Legacy Award up to public nomination!

The award honours the indelible legacy of Vince Fontaine, who passed away in January 2022. It was created by the Indigenous Music Steering Committee to recognize an emerging Indigenous artist or industry professional currently working towards a career in the music industry and is intended to contribute to their professional development. The recipient will be an Indigenous emerging artist from Manitoba who exemplifies Vince’s community spirit and professional qualities. The award is in the form of a scholarship in support of mentorship and learning opportunities. The award is sponsored jointly by Manitoba Music and Manitoba Film and Music.

INFO + NOMINATION FORM
www.indigenousmusic.ca/vfla

DEADLINE
May 13 at 4 PM

04/08/2026

Planning to apply for Manitoba Film and Music’s Produce program? Manitoba Music is running a grant application incubator and a free virtual info session via MusicWorks and the Indigenous Music Development Program for beginner to intermediate artists and industry professionals in Manitoba who are working on a single, EP, or album for commercial release and plan to apply for either MFM’s next round of program deadlines.

GRANT WRITING INCUBATOR
www.manitobamusic.com/incubator
Limited spots, first-come first-served

VIRTUAL INFO SESSION
Wednesday, April 22 / 12 PM
Free via Zoom, pre-registeration required
www.manitobamusic.com/mfm_info

03/19/2026

Four Indigenous artists from Manitoba are in the spotlight this month in the Kah-beh Nahgamowaat live performance video series!

Our final video features hip hop artist performing “Outside”… watch TOMORROW (March 20) at 12 PM CT via ’s YouTube!

Ghost Drum is a hip hop artist from Swan Lake First Nation. He has been freestyling since the age of 17 and makes his own beats on an Akai MPC. He is currently working on new music.

Kah-beh Nahgamowaat is an Anishinaabe phrase meaning “They are here singing” gifted by Colin Mousseau, Shkaabih Traditional Medicine Helper.

Produced with .productions, the series was filmed on location at with audio by .

This project is made possible by the Manitoba Government and .

Read more at www.indigenousmusic.ca/kah-beh

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530-112 Market Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3B0P4

Telephone

+12049428650

Website

http://www.indigenousmusic.ca/

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