# Event Details - **Event Name**: Turtle Island Block Party || sākihwē festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Turtle Island Block Party Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers, Dr. Winston Wuttunee, Willows, Amanda Gendron, Big Tones, Aaron Peters, Rising Sun Pow Wow Club, Blazing Buffalo, Thunderbird Coming Partners: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, City of Winnipeg Additional Support: North End Revitalization Inc. Saturday, June 27 Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, near 510 King Street, Winnipeg Music: 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free admission All ages, everyone welcome Free BBQ and activities for families Indigenous Marketplace, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. SnapFox Photo Booth, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Magician Donny Sanderson, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prize draw at 8:45 p.m. Schedule: 2 p.m.: Pow wow demonstration (105 minutes) 4 p.m.: Winston Wuttunee (45 minutes) 5 p.m.: Amanda Gendron & Willows (45 minutes) 6 p.m.: Big Tones (45 minutes) 7 p.m.: Aaron Peters (45 minutes) 8 p.m.: Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers (45 minutes) Accessibility: The block party will be set up in the field next to the Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre. The centre is in the middle of housing. Visitors will need to park on King Street, Dufferin Avenue, or Flora Avenue and use the paved walkways to access the site. The Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre has accessible washrooms inside the building. Please use the front door to avoid barriers. If you are concerned about barriers and need to drop off a family member closer to the block party site, please contact alan@sakihiwe.ca by June 24. We'll make arrangements for you to drop off your family member(s) closer to the centre. Partners and Funding: Aboriginal Music Manitoba (AMM) acknowledges sākihiwē festival Helper Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and Resilience Partner The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. The organization also extends its gratitude to ziibi 104.7 FM, the West End BIZ, Manitoba Music, Assiniboine Credit Union, Star Chief Lifestyle, Keya Lifestyle & Bedding, the City of Winnipeg, the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, The Forks, the Winnipeg Folk Festival, North End Revitalization Inc., and Central Neighbourhoods Winnipeg. The sākihiwē festival is made possible by partnerships with the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, the City of Winnipeg team at the Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, and the Spence Neighbourhood Association. AMM acknowledges the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, and the Winnipeg Arts Council for their financial support of the sākihiwē festival. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winnipeg/turtle-island-block-party-sākihwē-festival-2026/200030066968300 - **Event Categories**: festivals, parties, entertainment, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 213 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Winnipeg - **state**: MB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Turtle Island Community Centre - **lat**: 49.910848622918 - **long**: -97.136952063245 - **full address**: Turtle Island Community Centre, 510 King St, Winnipeg, MB R2W 5L2, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Turtle Island Block Party || sākihwē festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/35e2b531b30bb07e888291582b82f3c32cf23678afa33637cafdbea2a408ec0c-rimg-w1200-h628-dc077f80-gmir?v=1782193852 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Turtle Island Block Party || sakihwē festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Turtle Island Block Party || sakihwē festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Turtle Island Community Centre, 510 King St, Winnipeg, MB R2W 5L2, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Turtle Island Block Party || sakihwē festival 2026? - **A:** Turtle Island Block Party || sakihwē festival 2026 is organized by sakihiwē festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Turtle Island Block Party || sakihwē festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winnipeg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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