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Manito Ahbee: the moving family reunion

First Nations and Métis from all corners of North America had gathered in Winnipeg, for the weekend of October 30 to November 1, 2026, at […]

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The Manito Ahbee festival, a major Canadian celebration of Indigenous culture and traditions, took place in Winnipeg from October 30 to November 1, 2026. Raven Sinclair, a 60-year-old woman who was part of the Sixties Scoop, attended the festival and expressed her excitement to reconnect with her culture and people. The festival featured various events, including a fashion show with traditional clothing designed by Andréanne Mulaire Dandeneau, and was organized by David Dandeneau, a Métis and president of the festival's council.

The event aimed to promote Indigenous culture and language, including the French language, which has a significant place in Métis heritage.

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