The sound
The musical character
The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards (APCMA) are the historic roots of what is now known as the Indigenous Music Awards (IMA). Born out of the Manito Ahbee Festival in Winnipeg, APCMA helped shine a spotlight on Indigenous Canadian artists across genres. While the festival later embraced the IMA branding, APCMA remains a significant part of the history that shaped Canada’s Indigenous music scene. This performer page highlights APCMA's legacy, notable winners, and how the awards connect to contemporary Indigenous music programming at Manito Ahbee.