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Winnipeg, Manitoba (August 25, 2011) -- The Manito Ahbee Festival is pleased to announce the nominees for their annual awards. The full list of nominees is located at the end of this media release.
The 6th annual Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards (APCMAs) will be handed out in Winnipeg over two nights. The RBC Ohshkii Awards Night takes place Thursday November 3. The televised awards gala happens Friday November 4 at MTS Centre, and will be broadcast on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN).
THE NOMINATION PROCESS
Online voting to select nominees took place from July 15 to August 18. More than 21,000 votes were cast by music fans and music industry stakeholders to select nominees in 12 voting categories. Nominees in nine additional categories were selected by jury. Submissions for voting consideration were received from 140 artists representing Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut, NWT, and the US.
SELECTING THE WINNERS
Voting to select the winners for 2011 begins August 25 at 11:00am CST and ends October 6th at 11:59pm CST. Award winners are chosen by music fans and music industry stakeholders who register online. Registration is free, with an easy sign-up process available on the APCMA website.
MANITOBA LOTTERIES RETURNS AS PRESENTING SPONSOR
Lisa Meeches, Chair of the Manito Ahbee Board of Governors, welcomed Presenting Sponsor Manitoba Lotteries at today’s media conference, and accepted a cheque in the amount of $150,000 representing their contribution for 2011.
“The Manito Ahbee Festival and Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards have grown into a high profile event that has been supported by Manitoba Lotteries since year one. In 2011, we celebrate year number six and respectfully and sincerely appreciate the continued support of our Presenting Sponsor,” said Lisa.
“We look forward to another excellent event that welcomes people of all nations to experience Aboriginal culture and music. Congratulations to all of the Nominees announced today and we look forward to seeing you all this November.”
Manitoba Lotteries President and CEO Winston Hodgins attended the media conference, and expressed his support of the festival and awards.
“Manitoba Lotteries is very proud to return for a sixth year as Presenting Sponsor of the Manito Ahbee Festival. We are pleased to be partnered with an event which showcases, preserves and celebrates Aboriginal culture and brings it closer to Manitobans,” said Winston. “The enormous growth and success of Manito Ahbee in only a few short years, has made this a world class, signature event in our province. Congratulations to all involved!”
FESTIVAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED
The schedule for the 2011 Manito Ahbee Festival includes the following:
Education Days
Monday October 31 to Friday November 4
Winnipeg Convention Centre
RBC Ohshkii Awards Night
Thursday November 3
Invitation-only event
Red Carpet
Friday November 4
MTS Centre
Free event
Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards
Friday November 4
MTS Centre
Tickets $37.45 available at Ticketmaster
International Competition Pow Wow
Saturday November 5 & Sunday November 6
Saturday’s events include the crowning of Miss Manito Ahbee
MTS Centre
Tickets $15.75 each day, available at Ticketmaster
Indigenous Marketplace & Trade Show
Friday November 4 to Sunday November 6
MTS Centre
Admission included with purchase of APCMA ticket (Friday night) and Pow Wow ticket (Saturday or Sunday)
ABOUT MANITOBA LOTTERIES
Manitoba Lotteries has been actively engaged in partnering with the Aboriginal community for many years. In 2002, they were an Eagle Sponsor of the North American Indigenous Games in Winnipeg. Manitoba Lotteries was recognized for their commitment to sustainable Aboriginal employment and business development in 2003, when they reached the Bronze Level in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations Program. After being recognized at the Silver Level in 2006, Manitoba Lotteries earned the distinction in 2008, of being the first Crown Corporation in Canada to achieve the Gold Level in the program, a level they continue to maintain. As an employment equity employer, Manitoba Lotteries has been recognized for the second consecutive year in 2011, as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and is committed to the value of diversity in the workplace. Approximately 11% of Manitoba Lotteries’ employees are Aboriginal. http://www.mlc.mb.ca
ABOUT MANITO AHBEE
The Manito Ahbee Festival celebrates and showcases Aboriginal music, art and
culture, with the 6th annual festival taking place in Winnipeg from November 2 to 6. Manito Ahbee – which means ‘where the Creator sits’ – honours a sacred site in Manitoba’s Whiteshell Provincial Park where Aboriginal people have gathered for hundreds of years to share teachings and wisdom. There are several petroforms at this site including one shaped like a turtle that represents Turtle Island, another name for North America. Manito Ahbee was recognized in 2007 with Travel Manitoba’s Tourism Award in the category of Aboriginal Tourism. The Board of Governors, staff and organizers of Manito Ahbee express deep gratitude for all participants, supporters and communities who have come together to make the festival what it is today.
http://www.aboriginalpeopleschoice.com
LIST OF NOMINEES FOR THE 2011 ABORIGINAL PEOPLES CHOICE MUSIC AWARDS:
Aboriginal Female Entertainer of the Year
Elisapie Isaac | Montreal, Quebec
JB The First Lady | Vancouver, british columbia
Kristi Lane Sinclair | Vancouver, british columbia
Leela Gilday | Yellowknife, northwest territories
Yvonne St. Germaine | Saskatoon, saskatchewan
Aboriginal Male Entertainer of the Year
Dallas Arcand | Calgary, alberta
Derek Miller | Six Nations, Ontario
Don Amero | Winnipeg, manitoba
Donny Parenteau | Prince Albert, saskatchewan
Indigenous | Sioux Falls, south dakota
Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year
CerAmony | JAmes Bay, quebec
The Last Great Man by Rakesso Mukash & Matthew A. Iserhoff
Derek Miller | Six Nations, Ontario
Stoned for Days
Don Amero | Winnipeg, manitoba
Right Where I Wanna Be by Don Amero & Jay Tooke
Samantha Crain | Shawnee, Oklahoma
Santa Fe
Samian | Rouyn- Noranda, Quebec
Tshinanu by Samian & Florent Vollant / Claude McKenzie
Best Aboriginal Music Radio Station/Program
Native Trailblazers Radio | Virginia Beach, virginia
Think NDN | Vancouver, British columbia
Westbrook Western Hour | Winnipeg, manitoba
Best Album Cover Design
Discreet Da Chosen One | Vancouver, british columbia
Storytellin
Eastern Eagle | Indian Brook First Nations, nova scotia
Rezonation
Ghostkeeper | High LeveL, alberta
Ghostkeeper
Weaselhead | Ottawa, ontario
A Residential School Story
Winnipeg’s Most | WINNIPEG, manitoba
GoodFellaz
Best Country CD
Ali Fontaine | Sagkeeng, manitoba
Ali Fontaine
Don Amero | Winnipeg, MAnitoba
The Long Way Home
Donny Parenteau | Prince Albert, saskatchewan
To Whom It May Concern
Genevieve Fisher | London, ontario
Without Borders
Leanne Goose | Inuvik, northwest territories
Got You Covered
Best Duo or Group
Asani | Edmonton, ALBERTA
Bruthers of Different Muthers | Winnipeg, MANITOBA
CerAmony | JAmes Bay, quebec
Ghostkeeper | High Level, ALBERTA
Winnipeg’s Most | Winnipeg, manitoba
Best Fiddle CD
Brad Moggie | St. Ambroise, manitoba
All Fired Up
Corn & Boots | Saskatoon, saskatchewan
Northern Cree Fiddle
Eric Ashdown | Saskatoon, saskatchewan
Enroute to Batoche Fiddle
Mark Morrisseau | St. Francois Xavier, manitoba
Favourites
Metis Fiddler Quartet | Toronto, ONTARIO
A Tribute to Walter Flett
Best FLUTE CD
David R Maracle | Tyendinaga, ontario
The 7th Sun
Jacob Pratt | Regina, saskatchewan
Eagle Call
Jason Chamakese | Leoville, saskatchewan
Native American Flute Songs, Volume 2
Joy Harjo | Albuquerque, new mexico
Red Dreams, A Trail Beyond Tears
Best Folk / Acoustic CD
Conrad Bigknife | Kronau, saskatchewan
Full Circle
Gabriel Ayala | Tucson, arizona
Passion, Fire & Grace
Little Hawk | Winnipeg, manitoba
Vigilance
Samantha Crain | Shawnee, oklahoma
You (Understood)
Terri-Lynn | Surrey, british columbia
New Journeys
Best Hand Drum CD
Big River Cree | Saskatoon, saskatchewan
Stand By Me
Love Medicine | Mission, british columbia
Sweetgrass Boy
Nakoa Heavyrunner | Hays, montana
Love, Laughter, Joy & Gratitude
Thundering Spirit | Enoch, alberta
Hand Drum Harmony
Young Confederation | Saskatoon, saskatchewan
Love Medicine
Best Instrumental CD
Cris Derksen | Vancouver, british columbia
The Cusp
Gabriel Ayala | Tucson, arizona
Remembrance
Jason Burnstick | Paul First Nation, ALBERTA
Where The Blood Mixes
JJ Lavallee | Winnipeg, manitoba
A Fiddle Bit of This & A Fiddle Bit of That
Vince Fontaine | Winnipeg, manitoba
Songs for Turtle Island
Best Music Video
Billy Joe Green | Winnipeg, MANITOBA
Honey Girl
Don Amero | Winnipeg, MANITOBA
Right Where I Wanna Be
J.C. Campbell | Winnipeg, MANITOBA
The Floor
Shane Yellowbird | Hobbema, ALBERTA
Barefeet On The Blacktop
Winnipeg’s Most | WINNIPEG, manitoba
All That I Know
Best New Artist
Ali Fontaine | Sagkeeng, manitoba
CerAmony | JAmes Bay, quebec
Cris Derksen | Vancouver, british columbia
Diyet | Burwash Landing, yukon
Ghostkeeper | High Level, alberta
Best Peyote CD
Brian Stoner | Cando, saskatchewan
Ponca Hymns
Kelly Daniels | Saskatoon, saskatchewan
Blessing From A Hummingbird
Lans Saupitty | Comanche Tribe, Oklahoma
Singing from the Heart
Best Pow Wow CD - Contemporary
A Tribe Called Mi’Kmaq | Mi’Kmaq First Nation, noVa scotia
We Honour The Water
Bad Nation | Fort Thompson, South dakota
V
Black Bear | Manawan, quebec
Out of Hibernation
Brown Eagle Singers | ontario
Rockin the Pow Wow Trailz
Elk Soldier | Marty, south dakota
A Warrior Society
Best Pow Wow CD - Traditional
Blackfoot Confederacy | Falls Church, virginia
Hail to the Chiefs
Blackstone | Duffield, alberta
Live in Alexis
Sage Hills | Kamloops, british columbia
Sage Hills
Smoke Trail | Ivry Sur Le Lac, quebec
A Long Red Road
Zotigh Singers | Albuquerque, new mexico
It’s A Good Day To Dance
Best Producer/Engineer
Asani | Edmonton, alberta
CerAmony | JAmes Bay, quebec
Cris Derksen | Vancouver, british columbia
Derek Miller | Six Nations, Ontario
Ghostkeeper | High Level, alberta
Winnipeg’s Most | WINNIPEG, manitoba
Best Rap / Hip Hop CD
JB The First Lady | Vancouver, british columbia
Get Ready Get Steady
KASP | Penticton, british columbia
Muskwa
Samian | Rouyn- Noranda, quebec
Face À La Musique
Shawn Bernard | Edmonton, alberta
Collabonation
Winnipeg’s Most | WINNIPEG, manitoba
GoodFellaz
Best Rock CD
Bruthers of Different Muthers | WINNIPEG, manitoba
Speakers of Tomorrow
Segweh | Winnipeg, manitoba
Segweh
The Johnnys | Gore Bay, ontario
Louder Faster More Fun
Weaselhead | Ottawa, ontario
A Residential School Story
Will Belcourt | Edmonton, ALBERTA
Epoch
Single of the Year
Ali Fontaine | Sagkeeng, manitoba
Say to Me
Derek Miller | Six Nations, Ontario
Stoned for Days
Samian | Rouyn- Noranda, quebec
Tshinanu by Samian & Florent Vollant / Claude McKenzie
Terri-Lynn | Surrey, british columbia
Call To The Ancestors
Winnipeg’s Most | WINNIPEG, manitoba
Don’t Stop
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