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Meet Prairie Sky, one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-S...
09/21/2026

Meet Prairie Sky, one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-Spirit Drag Showcase!

Prairie Sky is a Two-Spirit member of Couchiching First Nations. Prairie is the den mother of the Sunshine Bunch and a founding member of the Bannock Babes all Indigenous drag collective. She’s won numerous awards for her work, but continues to be a country girl who loves a good smoke, hard drink, long gowns and talks like a trucker.

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JOIN US FOR THE TWO-SPIRIT DRAG SHOWCASE!
- Event Details -
Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: Doors 6pm | Show 7pm
Location: West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB)
Cost: Pay what you can / By donation (all proceeds go to Matter)
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wiidabimishin-sit-beside-me-two-spirit-drag-showcase

This event is made possible thanks to the love and labour of Anita Stallion and Lucas Corbin Cole, and the generous support of The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, Pride Winnipeg, and the West End Cultural Centre.

Meet Local Honey, one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-S...
09/21/2026

Meet Local Honey, one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-Spirit Drag Showcase!

Local Honey is a two spirit drag performer from Moose Deer Point First Nation, raised on Treaty 1 territory. They are one of the organizing members of the Bannock Babes, an all Indigenous drag collective, and they have been performing since the first Bannock Babes event in March of 2019. Honey has also organized with QPOC Winnipeg and continues to promote q***r events and advocacy for harm reduction in Manitoba, having worked in community across Treaty 1 for the past decade.

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JOIN US FOR THE TWO-SPIRIT DRAG SHOWCASE!
- Event Details -
Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: Doors 6pm | Show 7pm
Location: West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB)
Cost: Pay what you can / By donation (all proceeds go to Matter)
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wiidabimishin-sit-beside-me-two-spirit-drag-showcase

This event is made possible thanks to the love and labour of Anita Stallion and Lucas Corbin Cole, and the generous support of The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, Pride Winnipeg, and the West End Cultural Centre.

Meet Artemyst, one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-Spir...
09/21/2026

Meet Artemyst, one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-Spirit Drag Showcase!

Artemyst is a dynamic and captivating Two-Spirit drag artist based on Treaty 1 Territory. As a member of the Bannock Babes – an all Indigenous drag collective - and the Haus of Wolves, Artemyst has been electrifying the stage since premiering over two years ago. With ancestral ties to Treaty 2 and Treaty 5, they are celebrated for performances that blend artistry and gender bending with glamour, humour, theatricality, and a touch of mystery. As your former Entertainer of the Year and Imperial Grand Duchess, Artemyst brings elegance, nerve, and everything in between to every appearance.

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JOIN US FOR THE TWO-SPIRIT DRAG SHOWCASE!
- Event Details -
Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: Doors 6pm | Show 7pm
Location: West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB)
Cost: Pay what you can / By donation (all proceeds go to Matter)
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wiidabimishin-sit-beside-me-two-spirit-drag-showcase

This event is made possible thanks to the love and labour of Anita Stallion and Lucas Corbin Cole, and the generous support of The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, Pride Winnipeg, and the West End Cultural Centre.

Meet Vida Lamour, one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-S...
09/21/2026

Meet Vida Lamour, one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-Spirit Drag Showcase!

Serving legacy, luxury, and unapologetic Indigenous excellence, Vida Lamour DeCosmo is a crowned icon, snatching nearly every title in Winnipeg, including Empress 11 & 18. She's the mother to the city's oldest and largest drag house and one of the founding forces behind The Bannock Babes- a power house collective of indigenous and 2spirit drag artists mostly out of Treaty one. Vida isn't just part of the scene.... she helped build it.
Known for serving glamour, precision and fierce performances, just the right amount of old school. Vida has become a legendary presence on stage. Some say she's been holding down Winnipeg's drag scene for 26 years. Others joke she invented drag. Vida has never confirmed either.........and she doesn't have to.

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JOIN US FOR THE TWO-SPIRIT DRAG SHOWCASE!
- Event Details -
Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: Doors 6pm | Show 7pm
Location: West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB)
Cost: Pay what you can / By donation (all proceeds go to Matter)
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wiidabimishin-sit-beside-me-two-spirit-drag-showcase

This event is made possible thanks to the love and labour of Anita Stallion and Lucas Corbin Cole, and the generous support of The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, Pride Winnipeg, and the West End Cultural Centre.

Meet Feather Wolfe, one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two...
09/20/2026

Meet Feather Wolfe, one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-Spirit Drag Showcase!

Feather Wolfe is the pride of Muskowekwan First Nation, a two-spirit Anishinaabe multidisciplinary artist Feather shares her storytelling, humour and talent across Turtle Island and the world. She has been performing in clubs, Pride Parades and First Nations communities and clubs across Turtle Island and her talents have even taken her international. She recently wowed audiences in Sámi Territory in Northern Norway at Riddu Riddu Festival as part of the drag supergroup - Indigenous Drag Excellence.
At home in Winnipeg, Feather is the mother of the Haus of Wolves and a founding member of the Bannock Babes, an all-Indigenous drag group that has grown to a community of over 30 performers. The Bannock Babes were recently recognized by the Manitoban Government for their contributions to the province. In and out of drag Feather is a caretaker, a teacher and an advocate for her communities. On stage she has a fire that no one can tarnish and a presence and humour that lights up the stage, please welcome...Feather Wolfe.

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JOIN US FOR THE TWO-SPIRIT DRAG SHOWCASE!
- Event Details -
Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: Doors 6pm | Show 7pm
Location: West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB)
Cost: Pay what you can / By donation (all proceeds go to Matter)
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wiidabimishin-sit-beside-me-two-spirit-drag-showcase

This event is made possible thanks to the love and labour of Anita Stallion and Lucas Corbin Cole, and the generous support of The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, Pride Winnipeg, and the West End Cultural Centre.

Meet Anita Stallion, our host and one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit ...
09/20/2026

Meet Anita Stallion, our host and one of the talented drag performers who will be performing in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-Spirit Drag Showcase!

As a youngster, Anita can recall so many summers and holidays visiting her grandparents in Duck Bay on the shoreline of Winnipegosis. Drag is not necessarily something Anita saw herself doing; it was the encouragement and nudging from a friend, Dorland McKay, that got her started. There have been so many wonderful things she's experienced through drag over the past 27 years and my travels across Canada and the United States.
Anita was crowned Miss Club 200 then as Empress of Winnipeg & All of Manitoba in 2001, then once again in 2007 which allowed her to spearhead fundraising for local charities, raising tens of thousands of dollars during her reigns.
As Club 200's Matriarch, she's been able to work with an amazing group of drag artists, including being a part of Bannock Babes which is a collaborative all Indigenous Drag Troupe that started on Treaty 1 and has just celebrated their 7th anniversary of representing Indigenous communities across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Her drag journey and experiences are ones that she holds dear to her heart, and she is so eternally grateful of the lessons she still learns from the performers in Winnipeg. Being a part of co-curating this Two-Spirit exhibit and showcase alongside Lucas Corbin Cole has really been a fascinating endeavor for Anita as she continues to explore and expand her creative journey further.

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JOIN US FOR THE TWO-SPIRIT DRAG SHOWCASE!
- Event Details -
Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: Doors 6pm | Show 7pm
Location: West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB)
Cost: Pay what you can / By donation (all proceeds go to Matter)
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wiidabimishin-sit-beside-me-two-spirit-drag-showcase

This event is made possible thanks to the love and labour of Anita Stallion and Lucas Corbin Cole, and the generous support of The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, Pride Winnipeg, and the West End Cultural Centre.

Thanks to our lovely friends at Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba (), we will be able to provide ASL interpretation fo...
09/20/2026

Thanks to our lovely friends at Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba (), we will be able to provide ASL interpretation for the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me' Drag Showcase!

If you will require or would benefit from ASL interpretation, please make note of it in the section to describe any accessibility / accommodation requirements when reserving your tickets (image 2). This will help us ensure to get you the best possible seats.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: Show 7pm | Doors 6pm
Location: West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB)
Cost: Pay-what-you-can / by donation—all proceeds go towards supporting Matter's future programming.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wiidabimishin-sit-beside-me-two-spirit-drag-showcase

This event is made possible thanks to the love and labour of Anita Stallion and Lucas Corbin Cole, and the generous support of The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, Pride Winnipeg, and the West End Cultural Centre.

Do you like both b**rs and q***rs? If so, you really don't want to miss out on the Matter Pale Ale, lovingly brewed by o...
09/18/2026

Do you like both b**rs and q***rs? If so, you really don't want to miss out on the Matter Pale Ale, lovingly brewed by our friends at .

Many of us enjoyed a pint or two of it during the Artist Trading Cards workshop (evidence in the third image), and we are thrilled to share that the Matter Pale Ale will be sold at the "Wiidabmishin: Sit Beside Me" Two-Spirit Drag Showcase at the on September 22nd.

Each can, pint, or keg sold supports Matter while also supporting Barn Hammer, an amazing local business—plus you get to enjoy some delicious b**r. It's a win, win, win situation.

Go for a pint with friends. Grab some cans for your final camping weekend of the summer. Ask your local bar to support the q***rs. It all helps!

Meet Gayle Pruden, the final talented artist whose work will be shown in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-Spirit G...
09/18/2026

Meet Gayle Pruden, the final talented artist whose work will be shown in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-Spirit Group Exhibit!

Gayle Pruden was born in Ashern, MB and she was raised with her grandparents in Little Saskatchewan where she holds many memories of living on the land and being surrounded by her Ojibwe language through stories and songs.
Gayle is a Two Spirit Kookum and she has been dedicating herself to Jingle Dress dancing for over 20 years. She lives proudly as she is to inspire Two Spirit people and share positive energy through her dancing and her humour.
Her lived experience has led her to working with several organizations throughout Winnipeg and across Canada to advocate for safety and wellness of Two Spirit people - she especially loves seeing the youth live proudly as they are. You can catch Gayle showing up in all of her glamour and curated outfits where she is going from one event to the next, always on the go - she never lets life slow her from doing what she loves - dancing and spending time with her relations.

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JOIN US FOR THE IN-PERSON POP-UP EXHIBIT!
- Event Details -
Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: Doors 6pm | Drag Show 7pm
Location: West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB)
Cost: Pay what you can / By donation (all proceeds go to Matter)
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wiidabimishin-sit-beside-me-two-spirit-drag-showcase

Meet Ernest Hart (he/him), one of the talented artists whose work will be shown in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Tw...
09/16/2026

Meet Ernest Hart (he/him), one of the talented artists whose work will be shown in the ‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ Two-Spirit Group Exhibit!

Ernest Hart grew up living in the north in Norway House Cree Nation before arriving to Winnipeg, MB, ten years ago as a way to discover his independence. During that time, he spent 5 years navigating his addiction and experiencing houselessness between Winnipeg and Toronto. Creating art became a form of therapy for Ernest and helped him learn more about his psychosis and he uses it as a tool to heal and process the voices. In the last year, Ernest has secured stable housing and he has been reconnecting to his culture again which is reflected through his art and the stories that he shares. Ernest's artist name is "Native Son".

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JOIN US FOR IN-PERSON POP-UP EXHIBIT!
- Event Details -
Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: Doors 6pm | Drag Show 7pm
Location: West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB)
Cost: Pay what you can / By donation (all proceeds go to Matter)
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wiidabimishin-sit-beside-me-two-spirit-drag-showcase

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