Niña Waṡte Events

06/06/2026

✨ Vision Quest Conferences ✨

Many Miigweches to Kelly and Amy of the Mitohnee Pogo’ohtah for the incredible invite to share their booth 🤩

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Find out more about Mitohnee Pogo’ohtah here: https://www.rrc.ca/mittohnee/

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06/06/2026

✨ We had a great two days at this year’s Vision Quest Conferences!! In 2024 we won their pitch competition, in 2025 we were asked to judge, now 2026 we came back as panelists! Joined by a lovely group of Indigenous Entrepreneurs!
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Huge thank you! Pidamaya tanka! To Mitohnee Pogo’ohtah for sharing their booth with us! Miigwech to Kelly and Amy ☺️

Amazing program for Indigenous Entrepreneurs! Find more info here: https://www.rrc.ca/mittohnee/

We saw so many familiar faces! Made many new connections! And as always were in awe of the incredible talent in our area 🤩

Until next time! 🥰

05/28/2026

What an incredible evening at the Spirit of Winnipeg Awards tonight! ✨

A huge thank you to Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah for the invitation!! Congrats on the nomination!! Was truly an honour to be there celebrating so many amazing businesses and community leaders in our city. The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce did such a fantastic job hosting a beautiful event 🤩

Congratulations to all of tonight’s award recipients, including Dreamcatcher Promotions!! Congratulations on the well-deserved award! So inspiring to see the incredible work happening throughout our community 🥰 And to top the night off… Rayel won the door prize and is officially planning a trip! ✈️

Thank you again to the Winnipeg Chamber and all of the sponsors for such a memorable evening. Miigwech to Kelly and Amy, it was lovely to see the whole Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah crew this evening! We are so thankful for the invitation!

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05/27/2026

✨ Huge thank you to the Treaty One Team for an incredible night! And congratulations to all the award recipients! It was a beautiful night celebrating the incredible people and families around us 🖤❤️💛🤍

We had a blast playing games with everyone! Miigwech Brayana and the whole crew who made this day happen! 🤩

See you at Anishinaabe Days!! 👀☺️✨

05/11/2026

✨ Always growing!! 🌱 Today our owner Rayel Smoak is happy to announce her new role as a Board of Director for the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce! 🤩 Today, she was sworn in alongside many of her fellow board members by our Mayor Scott Gillingham! She is very excited to bring her skillsets to the Chamber! 😎

Miigwech to Mayor Scott Gillingham, Rod, Amanda, Mark, and the Long Plain Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport Hotel for a wonderful afternoon! It was so lovely seeing Kristi Meek today. Our relationship with the Chamber has truly blossomed, and we are very excited to support it alongside so many great people ✨

If you’ve been thinking about joining a Chamber, the Assiniboia Chamber is an amazing place to connect and grow! ☀️

05/05/2026

✨❤️ Today we wear Red to honour and remember the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people ❤️✨

Miigwech. Pidamaya ye to the incredible people and organizations hosting events today all over Turtle Island. Our hearts are with the families and friends of those affected.

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04/29/2026

✨ We are so excited to take part in the Vision Quest Conferences panel to talk about our business and how we’ve grown! We are honoured to be speaking along with two amazing Indigenous entrepreneurs, Sharecuterie and Mystik Cannabis! 😎✨

Register today to attend workshops! Or attend the Tradeshow for free! 🎟️

📅 June 3rd & 4th
🔗 https://vqconference.com

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Gain practical skills and insights to grow your organization at the 29th Vision Quest Conference & Trade Show. Our 2026 program features 14 interactive sessions, including these two essential business workshops:

💼 Inspiring Indigenous Business Leaders:
Hear directly from a panel of successful entrepreneurs, including Cassandra Carreiro (Sharecuterie), Tannis Smoke & Rayel Smoke (Niña Waṡte Events), and Othmar Joos (Mistik Cannabis Co.), as they share their journeys of starting and growing Indigenous-led businesses.

💼 Build a Better Business – Credit & Financing:
Facilitated by Michelle Harrison (North Central Development), this session provides practical knowledge on managing credit and navigating financing options to support your business growth.

These workshops are included with your Delegate registration. Join us June 3 & 4 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg to learn from industry experts and community leaders.

View the full Conference schedule: https://vqconference.com/conference/schedule/

04/24/2026

✨🎲 BOOK NOW! Sioux you want to have a party? Let Niña Waṡte Events bring the fun to your next event! 🏀✨

16 GIANT games to choose from! Chess, Jenga, Tic Tac Toe, Checkers, Basketball Throw, Bucket Pong, Connect Four, Corn Hole, and our customizable Giant Guess Who! Perfect for community events, gatherings, family parties, youth events, and staff celebrations. We can host or simply drop off and pick up. 😎

Coming soon to our game lineup!!
⛳ Mobile Mini Golf
🎱 Giant Billiards
🪶 Dakota and Ojibway Matching Word Game

🌐 ninawasteevents.ca
📞 431-277-4005
📧 [email protected]
🚚 We travel all over Turtle Island
📄 Fill out our quote form online

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04/13/2026

🚨STOKED 2 ANNOUNCE A 2026 SPONSOR🚨
Thank you so much for the support on this 2026 year/ season❤️

Niña Waṡte Events

🎲Sioux you want to have a party? Let us bring the GIANT fun to your event! 🎲

✨Niña Wašté Events is an Indigenous-owned sister-run business founded in 2024 by Tannis Smoke and Rayel Smoke. Designed for community, connection, and inclusivity, they create welcoming spaces where people of all ages can gather, have fun, and feel a true sense of belonging with their collection of GIANT GAMES! Current favourites include Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Snakes and Ladders, Corn Hole, Tic Tac Toe, Checkers, Chess, Yahtzee, Dominos, Bucket Pong, Sinko, and customizable games like “Who Dis?”
Each game is designed to be accessible, engaging, and perfect for everything from school events and community gatherings to corporate functions and family celebrations. Niña Wašté Events proudly incorporates Indigenous identity wherever possible, weaving in language, cultural elements, and community values to create meaningful and inclusive experiences!
With even more fun on the way, they are excited to soon introduce Mini Golf and Giant Billiards to their lineup—continuing their mission to bring people together through play and connection.✨

📍: We travel all over Turtle Island!

📲: 1(431)277-4005

📧: [email protected]
💻: Ninawasteevents.ca
📝Fill out our quote form online!📝

04/13/2026

✨ Han Koda! Hello friends! & Community 🧡

We’re honoured to be part of this powerful walk on May 14th in support of ending violence against women, children, and all those along the gender continuum.

Niña Waṡte Events will be there with our GIANT games for everyone to enjoy 🎲✨ Come spend time together in a good way after the walk — connect, play, and be part of community! ❤️

🔗 Link Here: https://facebook.com/events/s/moose-hide-campaign-day-walk-t/1039931191720498/

📅 Date: Thursday, May 14
📍 Start: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
📍 End: True North Square
🕚 Gather: 11am–12pm
🚶 Walk begins at 12:00pm (rain or shine)

After the walk, stay for speakers, performances, and community connection. Whether you walk the full route or join at the end, your presence matters.

🧡 Our games will be set up and open for all ages! Come by, bring your family, and enjoy some good energy together! 😎✨

☺️ Please share this post to help spread the word and bring more people together for this important cause ✨

We hope to see you all there!

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