Music in Manitoba for National Aboriginal Day 2008

National Aboriginal Day is a big deal in Manitoba and this year the celebrations are starting early. The White Buffalo Spiritual Society will be kicking things off in a good way with a pipe ceremony and lighting of the sacred fire at the Oodena Circle at the Forks in Winnipeg on Wednesday, June 18 at 5:00 am. The music begins Thursday night with a Burnt-Project 1 and Team Rezofficial show and continues into Friday and Saturday with multiple events around the province.

Some of the bigger events include the Manito Ahbee Festival competition pow wow at the Red River Ex, which has prize money for dancers and drums and the Aboriginal Day Live '08 concert at the Forks on Saturday night, which is presented by the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.

Please be sure to check out the following celebrations that feature the music of Aboriginal artists:

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THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008
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Burnt-Project 1 and Team Rezofficial
LOCATION: The Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort Street, Winnipeg
TIME: 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
LINEUP: Burnt-Project 1, Team Rezofficial
TICKETS: $7 at the door

Aboriginal Writers Collective presents: One angry Indian - original poems, stories and music
LOCATION: Urban Shaman Gallery, 203-290 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg
TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LINEUP: Duncan Mercredi, Rosanna Deerchild, Marie Ann Hart Baker, Trevor Greyeyes, Katherena Vermette, Shayla Elizabeth, Dave Mcleod, Maeengan Linklater, and others
TICKETS: Free
CONTACT INFO: Rosanna Deerchild, P: (204) 772-8255

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FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
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White Buffalo Spiritual Society Mainstage
LOCATION: Scotia Bank Stage, The Forks, Winnipeg
TIME: 4:30 pm
LINEUP: Billy Joe Green, Desiree Dorion, Little Hawk
COST: Free

Eagle & Hawk
LOCATION: North Forty, 210 - 18th Street North, Brandon
TIME: 10:00 pm
TICKETS: $10

EAYGL Celebration
LOCATION: Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smitth Street, Winnipeg
TIME: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
LINEUP: Tracy Bone & JC Campbell, Don Amero, Yoza, Mark Collie, Chris Bigford Band
TICKETS: $25 at Ticketmaster

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SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008
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Manito Ahbee Festival Competition Pow Wow at the Red River Ex
LOCATION: Central Park Lawn, Red River Exhibition Park, Winnipeg
TIME: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LINEUP: Drum group competition and Pow Wow dancing competitions
COST: $8 General Admission (Red River Ex)
CONTACT INFO: Joanne Soldier, P: (204) 989 0115, E: joanne@manitoahbee.com

White Buffalo Spiritual Society/AMC Youth Traditional Pow Wow
LOCATION: Scotia Bank Stage, The Forks, Winnipeg
TIME: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
LINEUP: Traditional drums and dancers
COST: Free

Selkirk Avenue Community Celebration
LOCATION: 470 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg
TIME: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
LINEUP: Shingoose, Blaze, Percy Tuesday, Little Hawk, Tracy Bone & JC Campbell, Asham Stompers, Rayne Delronde, Buffalo Girls Drum Group, Cool Running Raggae, All Nation Singers & Dancers, Wanda Barker, H-TWO-O, Whitefeather Fashion Show, Spirit Sand Singers, Northern Lights
COST: Free
CONTACT INFO: Clayton Sandy, P: (204) 945 8319

White Buffalo Spiritual Society Mainstage
LOCATION: Scotia Bank Stage, The Forks, Winnipeg
TIME: 4:30 pm
LINEUP: Billy Joe Green, Little Hawk
COST: Free

The Celebration of Aboriginal Solidarity Day, hosted by the Manitoba Metis Federation
LOCATION: Selkirk Park, Selkirk
TIME: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
LINEUP: Ron Loutit, others TBA
CONTACT: Jack Park, P: (204) 785-0359

Manito Ahbee Festival Concert at the Red River Ex
LOCATION: Central Park Stage, Red River Exhibition Park, Winnipeg
TIME: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LINEUP: Darren Lavallee, Happy Frejo, Leanne Goose, Asham Stompers
COST: $8 General Admission (Red River Ex)
CONTACT INFO: Derek McCorristor, P: (204) 989 0115, E: derek@manitoahbee.com

The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network presents Aboriginal Day Live ‘08
LOCATION: Scotia Bank Stage, The Forks, Winnipeg
TIME: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LINEUP: Shane Yellowbird, Cheri Maracle, Dalannah Bowen, Marcel Souloudre, Tracy Bone & JC Campbell, Team Rezofficial
TICKETS: Free

The Aboriginal Express with Ray St. Germain
LOCATION: Main Stage, McPhillips Street Station, Winnipeg
TIME: 7:00 pm
LINEUP: Ray St. Germain & The Clint Dutiame Band along with the Summerbear Dance Troupe, Throat Singer Nicky Komaksiutiksak, and Digger's Jiggers f. Ryan Richard
TICKETS: Free

Darren Lavallee
LOCATION: Joker’s Lounge, McPhillips Street Station, Winnipeg
TIME: 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
TICKETS: Free

Richard McKay Album Fundraiser
LOCATION: Mahkaday Ginew Memorial Centre, 205 college Ave, Brandon
TIME: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
LINEUP: Richard McKay, live band, pow wow drums
TICKETS: $7 for Adults, $5 for seniors and youth, children 12-and-under free

49 Time: National Aboriginal Day Afterparty
LOCATION: The Vibe Nightclub, 330 York Avenue, Winnipeg
TIME: 9:00 pm – 3:00 am
LINEUP: Team Rezofficial, Wab Kinew, Happy Frejo, Meghan Meisters, Jon C, DJ Rahdil, Jaymak, DJ Co-Op. On-site portraits with  Thoshographer (Los Angeles)
TICKETS: $10
CONTACT INFO: Tom Crier, E: 49time@gmail.com

Beauties and Beats
LOCATION: The Mix, 550 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg
TIME: 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
LINEUP: Wab Kinew, Team Rezofficial, Marc Nadjiwan, Heatbag Records, Dominique Reynolds
TICKETS: $5
CONTACT INFO: Sherri Shorting, E: besmexy@hotmail.com

X-Status and Billy Joe Green
LOCATION: Phase II Cabaret, Winnipeg
TIME: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
LINEUP: X-Status, Billy Joe Green
TICKETS: $10

NCI FM: National Aboriginal Day coverage
STATION: 105.5 FM, Winnipeg
TIME: all day
LINEUP: live hits from most of the celebrations throughout Winnipeg.

Please feel free to send Alan Greyeyes the details for any other celebrations that may be missing.

Alan Greyeyes
Aboriginal Music Program Coordinator
Tel: (204) 975-0284
Fax: (204) 942-6083
Email: alan@manitobamusic.com