Aboriginal Music Week 2015: Full Schedule of Events

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Aboriginal Music week is here! 35 acts from Turtle Island and beyond take to stages throughout Winnipeg.

Now in it's seventh year, Aboriginal Music Week continues to bring the hottest Indigenous talent together in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for five days of non-stop events. Check out the full schedule here and enjoy!

And don't forget to join us for our closing night party on Saturday, August 22nd. See below for details.

ABORIGINAL MUSIC WEEK 2015: FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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 Click here for details

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 Click here for details

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 Click here for details

Networking Dinner presented by The National Music Centre  Venue to be confirmed 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 Click here for details

The Turtle Island Block Party (details) Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, 510 King Street August 20, 2015 | 12:30pm-5pm Artists: Billy Joe Green, Spirit Sands Singers, 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. Click here for details

Networking Dinner presented by The National Music Centre  Venue to be confirmed 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 Click here for details

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 Click here for details

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 Click here for details

AMW Stage presented by TD at Picnic in the Park (details) St. John’s Park, Mountain Avenue & Main 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 Click here for details

Closing Night Party presented by RPM.FM  The Good Will, 625 Portage Avenue August 22, 2015 | 9pm-2am Artists: Tall Paul, Mariame, Hellnback, T-Rhyme, Boogey The Beat Tickets $10 | 18+ I.D. Required Click here for details