First Nations Music

First nations have a rich music tradition and a modern, evolving music scene. Below are only a few examples.  


First nations have a rich music tradition and a modern, evolving music scene. Below are only a few examples.  

ASANI is an Aboriginal women's trio from Edmonton who create music that is accessible to a wide audience, and delivers a powerful message from their hearts.

 Dallas Arcand -

Dallas Arcand is the 3x World Champion Hoop Dancer, keynote speaker, skilled workshop presenter, storyteller & musician. 

Dallas is from the Alexander First Nation (Kipohtakaw) Treaty 6 in Alberta.


Sherryl Sewepagaham

Sherryl is an educator, composer, musican and performer.Sherryl Sewepagaham is of Cree-Dene ancestry from the Little Red River Cree Nation in northern Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Music Therapy (Capilano University) and a Bachelor of Education (University of Alberta).

In the video below she taught a choir one of her songs.




Here one of her songs is being used in a dance class

Susan Aglukark -

is one of Canada’s most unique artists and a leading voice in Canadian music. She blends the Inuktitut and English languages with contemporary pop music arrangements to tell the stories of her people, the Inuit of Arctic Canada. 

Olivia Tailfeathers is a Blackfoot artist, composer, musician and educator.

Whitefish Jrs

The Whitefish Jrs. are a Cree Group from the Big River Band located near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.