Ali Fontaine
Categories: Musicians: Vocalist, Solo Artists, Songwriters/Composers
Genres: Adult Contemporary, Pop, RnB / Soul, Roots or Folk
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Ali Fontaine
Saskatoon, SK
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Description
Ali Fontaine is a multi-award winning Anishinaabe singer/songwriter who grew up in Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba Canada and is based out of Saskatoon, SK.
Ali's songs and voice ring authentic, with a rare ability to immediately connect with listeners. Ali is inspired by her community, who she continues to maintain a strong connection with. As a singer-songwriter and third-year law student at the University of Saskatchewan, Ali seeks to advocate for Indigenous peoples and communities, especially Indigenous women and children.
“I believe that by studying law and writing/creating music, I am able to exercise both the left and right sides of my brain. I hope to encourage others to engage in positive and healthy self-expression in all forms - which I strongly believe is beneficial for our mental health and wellbeing.”
Some of Ali's notable achievements have included winning 4 Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards, a Native American Music Award, a Youth Role Model Award in Creative Arts from the City of Winnipeg and the Worldwide UNESCO Youth Multimedia competition. Ali has performed numerous prolific shows including with the renowned Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO).
Recently signed to Atomic Ranch Records, Ali's anticipated upcoming single release “Nibi” (which translates to "water" from Anishinaabemowin) is a powerful song that showcases her songwriting abilities and rich and soothing voice. Written by Ali and produced by award-winning producer Chris Burke-Gaffney (MacKenzie Porter, Indian City, Chantal Kreviazuk), "Nibi" reflects upon Anishinaabe water teachings and the correlation between colonialism and violence against Indigenous women and girls on Turtle Island.
