Niña Waṡte Events

09/17/2025

✨ Miigwech Michelle Cameron and Dreamcatcher Promotions for the chance to talk about this important message 🧡

09/17/2025

✨ Today we had the honour of speaking at Filmore Riley LLP for Orange Shirt Day 🧡 We shared truths, survivor stories, and our own family’s experiences, emphasizing that choosing Indigenous businesses is a direct act of reconciliation 🧡

✨ We highlighted many Indigenous businesses ready to be supported. We shared our grandparents’ and parents’ names, and told the story of how Niña Waste was born from resilience and love for community ✨

✨ One of the most moving moments came when we shared an image of a residential school. In the audience, we later found out there was a descendant of a child in that very photo—her father 🧡

✨ Tears were shared and feelings were deep as we spoke the names of those lost and honored their memories. Through struggle and resilience, we reminded everyone that there is still much work to be done, and we were humbled to share this truth on behalf of Orange Shirt Day 🧡

🖤❤️💛🤍

09/17/2025

✨ Miigwech. Pidamiya Pow Wow Pitch for sharing our business! ✨

“My advice is to never give up. If you have the opportunity to go to events where you can hear fellow entrepreneurs, please go. Seeing our people make it is what gives you that extra push and that’s what happened for us.” - Tannis Smoke ❤️

“Always put yourself out there and go to events, let people know who you are, and share your business. It’s all a part of the journey.” - Rayel Smoke ❤️

Congratulations to Tannis & Rayel and Niña Waṡte Events for winning at the 2025 Manito Ahbee Pow Wow Pitch in Winnipeg, MB and winning a Golden Ticket to the Pow Wow Pitch Grand Finale!

Read the story here>> https://www.powwowpitch.org/tannis-and-rayel-smoke-nina-wa%e1%b9%a1te-events-wins-manito-ahbee-pow-wow-pitch/



Co-Presented by RBC & Mastercard

09/13/2025

✨ Today we are out at the Charleswood Broncos Football Club Family Day! 🏈 We brought our GIANT games for families to enjoy between plays and during breaks! It’s all about fun and community while cheering on the Broncos! 💜💛

✨ Sioux you want to have a party? ✨

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09/07/2025

✨ What an unforgettable night at the Dreamcatcher Promotions Mixer hosted by Michelle Cameron & her amazing team! ✨ We are so grateful for another incredible opportunity! Miigwetch, Michelle — we absolutely loved every moment! ❤️

Our Sinko game was a total hit! A perfect way to host a giveaway at any event! From corporate functions to personal celebrations to large community gatherings, we bring the FUN with 16 GIANT games to choose from. And yes… we travel all across Turtle Island 😎✨

We got to reconnect with amazing leaders & friends like Chief Ted Williams, former Chief Dennis Meeches, SCO Youth Chief Billy Bird, Ady, Destiny Seymour, Jewel, and so many more! 💕

🎶 Incredible performances by Heritage, Norman Chief Memorial Dancers, DJ Nugget, and more — the energy was unreal! 🔥

📸 Thank you again Dreamcatcher Promotions & Michelle Cameron for creating such a powerful evening of connection, laughter, and Indigenous excellence!!

💛❤️🖤🤍

Sioux you want to have a party? Call us!
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09/03/2025

✨ Huge thank you to the Assembly of First Nations/Assemblee des premieres Nations for having us at your golf tournament yesterday! ⛳️ We had a great time! It was a joy to see and visit with incredible people like Chief Gordon BlueSky, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Michelle Cameron, Former AFN Chief Ovide Mecredi, Chief Ted Williams, Chief Jerry Daniels, and so many more! ✨

The event organizers did an incredible job! Everything was so well organized and the energy all day was amazing. We are so grateful for the opportunity to bring some fun and connect with so many inspiring leaders ☺️

🌐 NINAWASTEEVENTS.CA
📧 [email protected]
📱 431-277-4005

✨ And don’t forget — The Mixer is TOMORROW night hosted by Dreamcatcher Promotions 🎉 Tickets are still available here 👉 https://www.mc.events

09/03/2025

✨ Thank you to the Assembly of First Nations/Assemblee des premieres Nations for having us at your golf tournament! ⛳️ A day full of laughter, connection, and community!! Hats off to the organizers — what an incredible event! 🖤❤️💛🤍

✨ Sioux you want to have a party? ✨

📧 [email protected]
📱 431-277-4005
🌐 NINAWASTEEVENTS.CA

08/31/2025

✨ What an incredible day at our Niña Waṡte BBQ Showcasing Indigenous Entrepreneurs!! ✨ Over 240 people came to eat, connect, and celebrate Indigenous excellence 🤩 From the open mic to the booths, laughter, and prizes — the whole day overflowed with love and community. We created this event to give back, guided by how we were raised: to love, share, and always care for others. Yesterday proved just how much is possible when we come together 🖤❤️💛🤍

We are beyond thankful to everyone who made this possible:

✨ Elder Brenda Smoke for our Prayer 💜

✨ A huge shoutout to the Southern Chiefs' Organization Youth Chief Billy Bird on the mic 🎤 We were blown away by your mic skills! You kept the day lively and uplifting! We are honoured to spend the day with such a strong young leader ☺️

✨ Our supporters: Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation, Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport Long Plain Hotel, Me-Dian Credit Union, MedeChan, and SnapFox Photo for the amazing door prizes! 🏆

✨ Snapfox for donating their services again this year! 📸

✨ Star Chief Lifestyle with DJ Nugget + the 360 Video Booth — your energy lit up the day! Thank you for donating your services! 🎶📽

✨ Our exhibitors: Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, Me-Dian Credit Union, IndigiHub, Teqare, Nuna Events, Keya Bedding, Elevate ENVZN thank you for coming to spend the day with us! 😎

✨ And the true heroes of the day! TYSM to our amazing volunteers — Daddio Kelly Smoke, Ma Brenda Smoke, our spouses Chris and Edwin, Jayde, Parker, Diane, Nicole, Kingston, Taylor, Karman, Payton, Andrew and London 🐰 All of our family who stepped up to help make the day possible 💛 We couldn’t have done it without your love and support! 😍

✨ Stay tuned! Our $500 Indigenous Entrepreneur Grant winner will be contacted next week to submit the one page bio — check your email (junk folder too) if you entered! 💸📅

From our hearts to yours, Miigwech! Pidamaya Tanka! BIG Thank you for showing up, for supporting, and for reminding us why we do this 🖤❤️💛🤍

08/29/2025

✨ TOMORROW’S THE DAY!! ✨ We’re back and bigger than ever with the Niña Waṡte BBQ Showcasing Indigenous Entrepreneurs! 😎 A day of community, connection, celebration, and Indigenous excellence — and it’s happening tomorrow! 🌞

📅 Sat, Aug 30, 2025 | ⏰ 12–4 PM
📍 Kildonan Park – Owl & Hawk Site

🎤 Emcees: Southern Chiefs' Organization’s Youth Chiefs Lacey Bird & Billy Bird — incredible young leaders we are honoured to welcome!

Come meet and connect with some of Manitoba’s incredible Indigenous entrepreneurs:
✨ The SnapFox Photo Booth
✨ Star Chief Lifestyle - DJ Nugget!
✨ Indigihub
✨ Teqare
✨ Nuna Events
✨ Keya Bedding

🌭 FREE BBQ Lunch
🎵 DJ Nugget + Pro Sound (Star Chief Lifestyle)
🎥 360 Video Booth + 📸 Photo Booth
🎲 16 GIANT Games from Nina Waste!
💝 Door Prizes Every Half Hour!
🎤 Open Mic: Share your business story!
💸 $500 Niña Wašte Indigenous Entrepreneur Grant – Register onsite
🪑 Bring your own chair (shaded area + Elder picnic tables available). Family-friendly. Bathrooms nearby. ALL are welcome ☀️

Door Prizes – Donated by 💛
🖤 Grand Prize: 2 Nights Stay at Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport Long Plain Hotel + $200 Manoomin Restaurant GC + $135 Boston Pizza GC (Donated by Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation & Wyndham Garden)
❤ Bluetooth Speaker – Me-Dian Credit Union
💛 32” Google Smart TV – SnapFox
🤍 $150 INAC Gift Card – MedeChan Ltd.
🖤 More prizes revealed at the BBQ from Niña Waṡte Events ✨

No tickets. No cost. Just good vibes. Your hosts: Rayel Smoke & Tannis Scutchings 💕

✨ See you TOMORROW!! ✨

08/28/2025

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JOIN SCO YOUTH CHIEFS AT BBQ FOR INDIGENOUS ENTREPRENEURS: AUG. 30

Join Youth Chiefs Billy Bird and Lacy Bird of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) at an upcoming BBQ for Indigenous entrepreneurs!

📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025
⏰ 12 to 4 pm
📍 Kildonan Park (Owl & Hawk Site), Winnipeg, Manitoba

If you are an Indigenous entrepreneur looking to connect, share your story, and showcase your business or passion— Niña Waṡte invites you to attend this free event.

On site, you can sign up to win a $500 entrepreneur grant. Bring your photo identification and status information.

There will also be an open mic hour for Indigenous entrepreneurs to share a little about themselves.

For more information, visit the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/15hoC5f42s/

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If you are looking for more networking and learning opportunities to benefit your business, consider registering for “Binasi: An Economic Reconciliation Forum.”

The event takes place in Winnipeg on October 28 and 29, 2025.

You can find more information about this event, hosted by SCO and Southern Chiefs Economic Development, here: https://scoinc.mb.ca/binasi/