National Indigenous History Month recognizes the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. SaskMusic will acknowledge this month in various ways.
SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY EVENTS
We are pleased to support a number of National Indigenous People Day events taking place in Saskatchewan on and around June 21, including:
- Saskatoon Indian & Métis Friendship Centre, Victoria Park Saskatoon, June 21, 10:30am-4pm, https://www.simfc.ca/ . Event details available at: Facebook
- Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre, Mini Tradtional Pow wow, Osler Street between 11th Ave and 12th Ave (1800 block), Regina June 21, 1-4pm. See event poster on Facebook.
- Île à la Crosse Friendship Centre Inc. Rose Daigneault Memorial Pavillion, June 21 4-7pm. See schedule & event poster on Facebook
- Prince Albert Indian & Métis Friendship Centre, various locations within Prince Albert with a multitude of activities, June 21, 8am-10pm. See schedule, locations, and event poster on Facebook.
Additional events taking place include:
- Traditional Pow Wow, Heritage Farm and Village, North Battleford, June 21 11am, https://wdm.ca/event_manager/powwow/
- Regina National Indigenous Peoples Day event, City Square Plaza, Regina, June 21 10am -1:30pm, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=639741231525160&set=a.550133203819297
- National Indigenous Peoples Day - Flag Raising and Cultural Program, Market Square, Swift Current 12pm, http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/what-s-new/celebrate-canada
- Wanuskewin Heritage Park, near Saskatoon, June 21 9:30am - 4:30pm, https://www.saskculture.ca/events/1959
- National Indigenous People’s Day, Nipawin Town Office, June 21 10am-2pm https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=645206807635731&set=a.460509282772152
- Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina, June 21 1:30-3:30pm https://royalsaskmuseum.ca/visit/events/national-indigenous-peoples-day
- Star Blanket Community Appreciation Day and National Indigenous People’s Day. Wapiimoostoosis First Nation, June 21 9am-4pm https://www.facebook.com/events/633887032102209
- The Path to Reconciliation Mural Project Celebration Event, F.W. Hill Mall/Scarth Street, Regina June 21 10:30am https://www.saskculture.ca/events/1973
- Kawacatoose Aboriginal Day Celebrations, Kawacatoose First Nation with a number of activities scheduled https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=659424259558151&set=a.469788398521739
- Traditional Graduation Powwow, June 21, Bert Fox Community High School, Fort Qu'Appelle, 8:30am-2:30pm https://www.saskculture.ca/events/1956
- National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, June 21, King Street E, Yorkton, 10am-4pm https://www.saskculture.ca/events/1971
- North West Friendship Centre, Meadow Lake, June 22, at Lions Park, 11am-5pm https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=300217852335637&set=pb.100070422727891.-2207520000.
- Battleford's Indian & Metis Friendship Center, National Indigenous People Day Celebrating 2SLGTBQ, June 21 1-4:30pm https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=587590456811751&set=pb.100066824041844.-2207520000.
- Additional list of Regina activities: https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/national-indigenous-peoples-day-2023-events-in-regina
- We'll add more as we see details announced
CBC Programs/Shows for National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month: https://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/press-release/cbc-marks-national-indigenous-peoples-day-national-indigenous-history-
nistam athisthiniwak osihchikīwiniwāwa
First Peoples Creating
1. INTERVIEW SERIES: Artists and Industry
We are filming new interviews for our series showcasing and celebrating music artists and industry people creating/working in any genre of music. Submissions from artists and industry to be interviewed are still being accepted here. Interviews will be shared on SaskMusic's social media accounts beginning in late June.
Artist LJ Tyson is our host/interviewer for this project. LJ is a Folk-Pop artist from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan of Cree/Metis heritage, and identifies as bisexual. Identity has become a major part of his artistry and sound. LJ uses his music to connect with diverse audiences and bridge the gaps that disconnect us. The raspy uniqueness of LJ’s voice and the blend of Folk-pop he produces make him a must-hear for music lovers.
2. FEATURED PLAYLIST
Our new playlist of recent releases is up, celebrating Indigenous music artists with ties to Saskatchewan.
You can submit for inclusion here
and listen to the playlist on Spotify here!
3. FEATURED TRACKS
Watch our socials for featured tracks by Indigenous artists throughout the month! If you are an artist who has a recent or upcoming single or music video to promote, please let us know via this form.
Our National Indigenous History Month programming is made possible in part through the financial support of FACTOR Canada (the Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings), the Government of Canada, and Canada's private radio broadcasters.
Questions? Contact SaskMusic by email or call toll-free in Sask, 1-800-347-0676.
We are grateful to Knowledge-Keeper and educator Eleanor Hegland from Lac La Ronge for suggesting words from the Cree language with which to describe our artistic focus this month. nistam athisthiniwak osihchikīwiniwāwa (First Peoples Creating) will showcase creators from many styles of music.
We recognize there are many distinct and beautiful Indigenous languages spoken in Canada, many of which are endangered. "The Cree language has the largest speaker population of all of Canada’s First Nations languages with an estimated 75,000 speakers, including dialect groups ranging from Quebec to northeastern British Columbia and into the Northwest Territories. Approximately 20,000 of these speakers live in Saskatchewan, where Cree ranks second only to English as the most commonly spoken language of the home - Cree bands making up over half of the province’s seventy-four First Nations." - Indigenous Saskatchewan Encyclopedia
Our nistam athisthiniwak osihchikīwiniwāwa graphics have been created by Gabrielle Giroux, Encore Graphics.
