Winnipeg, Manitoba (June 6, 2011) -- The 6th annual Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards (APCMAs) are gearing up to take place in Winnipeg on November 3rd and 4th, 2011. Submissions are wanted by Aboriginal artists from across Canada and North America, and Indigenous artists from around the world.

ARTISTS INVITED TO SUBMIT FOR APCMA’S

The APCMAs are part of the Manito Ahbee Festival, and recognize and celebrate the best in Aboriginal music. Winnersare chosen by music fans and industry stakeholders through an online voting system. All submissions are uploaded online for registered members to browse and consider before voting for their favourite choice.

If an Aboriginal artist has released a single or album between June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2011, they are eligible to submit to the 2011 APCMA’s. Deadline for artist submissions is June 30, 2011 @ 5:00pm. More information and submission forms are available at www.aboriginalpeopleschoice.com.

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 2nd to 6th, 2011. 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. www.manitoahbee.com