Every year in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Manito Ahbee Festival features Canadian country music. The festival honors and highlights Indigenous art, music, and culture. A music conference, an international powwow, an Indigenous Marketplace and Trade Show, a youth education day, and a national Indigenous Music Awards show are just a few of the events that make up the festival, which lasts for a whole week.
With over 10,000 attendees and a large number of Indigenous performers from around Canada and the United States, the event has grown to become one of the biggest Indigenous festivals in North America. The Manito Ahbee Festival has aided in highlighting Indigenous musicians' contributions to the country music industry. The event has developed into a venue for Indigenous artists to network with business leaders, display their abilities, and get exposure. The Manito Ahbee Festival has established itself as a must-attend event for fans of country music and those with an interest in Indigenous culture because to its distinctive fusion of music, art, and culture.