Manito Ahbee powwow marks 20-year cultural milestone in Winnipeg
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8:20 am
Celebrating 20 years of one of North America’s largest powwows, the Manito Ahbee event in Winnipeg continues to dazzle with vibrant traditions and dynamic performances. The festival not only honors enduring indigenous heritage but also proves that cultural celebrations remain refreshingly spirited—even when compared to modern distractions.
WINNIPEG — For many familiar with Canada’s powwow scene, Maggie White is known as the first lady of the jingle dress. The late Anishinaabe woman earned the title after popularizing the jingle dress regalia and dance style at powwows in the late 1960s to the early 1980s. In the years since, the…
WINNIPEG - For many familiar with Canada's powwow scene, Maggie White is known as the first lady of the jingle dress.
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