Winnipeg 
Events Description
From National Indigenous Peoples Day through Canada Day, The Forks invites you to celebrate connection, culture, and community through 11 days of programming with the return of Many Nations, One Heartbeat ᐊᐧᐦᑯᐦᑐᐃᐧᐣ Wáhkóhtowin.
The Forks is filling your days with free daily programming from June 21 through July 1, celebrating the many cultures, communities, and stories that make Manitoba home. Presented in partnership with the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba (TRCM), this year’s events have been curated by the creative team at Kíwétinohk Consulting Firm and are designed for all ages to enjoy.
“ᐊᐧᐦᑯᐦᑐᐃᐧᐣ Wáhkóhtowin reminds us that we are all in relationship, with the land, with one another, and with the generations before and after us,” said Victoria Perrie, CEO, Kíwétinohk Consulting. “It has been a gift to watch this work take shape and to see a second year unfold that continues to honour the teachings behind the name.”
“Every part of this program was built with care and conversation, leaving space for stories to be told, for hands to create, for feet to move, and for people to simply be together,” said Tess Ray Houston, Creative Director, Kíwétinohk Consulting.
Whether you’re looking for live music, cultural experiences, family activities, demonstrations, tours, shopping, or opportunities to learn something new, there’s something happening every day.
The Schedule
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21
A day full of community, culture, and celebration with opportunities to dance, drum, and learn with one another. From the Wáhkóhtowin Powwow sponsored by the Southern Chiefs’ Organization to live music closing out the day with Burnstick, Cassidy Mann, and headliner Ila Barker, there’s a lot to look forward to. Plus, there are skateboard demos, Bannock Babes drag performers, beading, a scavenger hunt, a handmade market and more as we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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The Nations of The Forks
June 22 | Treaty 1
From 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, join Niigaan Sinclair at The Agowiidiwinan Centre to hear the stories of Winnipeg’s downtown and The Forks thanks to the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba.
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Prairie Roots
June 23 | Treaty 2
Walk and learn! Join Turtle Tours from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM for an Indigenous-led walking tour celebrating our Prairie Roots.
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The Water Carries Us
June 24 | Treaty 3
Turtle Tours is back with a special tour highlighting the water that carries us. Join the one hour tour starting at 1:30 PM.
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Where the Cart Trails Echoed and the Fiddle Sang
June 25 | Red River Treaty
Join Dene Guillas of Braiding Colours Consulting for a hands-on workshop, Transformation & Healing Seed Paper, exploring transformation, healing, and growth.
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Plains to Pines
June 26 | Treaty 6
Spend the day immersed in culture, conversation, and community. Join Elder Frank Abraham for a meaningful discussion at the Agowiidiwinan Centre, experience vibrant musical performances by Steve Kiz and Vina Dimayuga, presented by Folklorama, and cap off the evening with live music featuring Willow & Tinge as part of Indigenous Coffeehouse Live, presented in partnership with Sākihiwē Festival and the Winnipeg Folk Festival.
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The Heart of the North
June 27 | Treaty 5
History, culture, and live music come together for a day of celebration. Bring your discoveries to the Manitoba Archaeological Society’s Artifact Identification Clinic, experience a celebration of The Heart of the North, and enjoy dance performances by Mocanita Dance Team and Bola Oriyomi and Ariya Afrika, presented by Folklorama.
Then, gather for a free evening concert featuring KWIAT and Don Amero, made possible through support from the JUNO Awards.
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Our Land, Our Ice, Our Voice
June 28 | Inuit Nunangat
Meet some incredible sled dogs and learn more about their role in northern traditions and culture. Enjoy dance performances by Quidel Chilean Dance Group and Manitoba Great Wall Performing Arts, presented by Folklorama, then settle in for an evening of live music featuring Good Sky Woman, Billy Joe Green, and Ed Riley, presented in partnership with Indigenous Music.
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Where Sky Meets Prairie
June 29 | Treaty 4
Hear from Lucy Antsanen as she shares knowledge at The Agowiidiwinan Centre with the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
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The Fire We Carry
June 30 | Treaty 10
Join Turtle Tours from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM for a guided walking tour exploring The Fire We Carry and the history and significance of Treaty 10.
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Canada Day
July 1
The Forks is the place to be this Canada Day. Gather with family and friends for a full day of activities, cultural celebrations, and live entertainment. Start the day with the All Nations Welcoming Ceremony then head over to the CN Stage to close out the day with emcee Osani Balkaran and music from Mitchell Makoons, Brandi Vezina, TOMMYPHYLL, and headliner The Irvin Miller Band.
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Who is it for?
All ages – Family
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
June 21 – July 1, 2026
Venue & Address :
Multiple Locations, The Forks, Winnipeg
Paid Parking
