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2 x JUNO-nominated Roots-Rocker with Heart 💙 from Canada's Far North #HudsonBay #JamesBay #Attawapiskat #FirstNation #Cree / Sophomore album PRECIOUS DIAMONDS - Winner "Best Americana Album" 2025 World Entertainment Awards / linktr.ee/attaboyadrian

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · Feb 10

A beautiful golden hour on frozen trails. ❄️✨ How do your mornings look? 📷: Judy Sutherland #JamesBay #Attawapiskat #Nature #WinterTrail #Winter #Ontario #NorthernOntario #FarNorth

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 1d

Adrian Sutherland has been recognized twice for the 2025 #OntarioFolkMusicAwards, with PRECIOUS DIAMONDS (Album of the Year) & PRECIOUS (Music Video of the Year) up for nomination. The awards take place TONIGHT at Ottawa’s #NationalArtsCentre. Thank you #FolkMusicOntario for the support! #OFMA2025

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 2d

The updated #IndigenousMusicCountdown chart is now live on #Spotify! Support the artists behind the music by streaming, following, and adding their tracks to your personal playlists. #spotify #spotifycanada #imc #indigenous #indigenousmusic LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning from Attawapiskat! 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #Nature #Landscapes #LifeInTheNorth #Attawapiskat #JamesBay

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 4d

Adrian’s all-Cree song KIYASH is available to download for FREE on #Bandcamp! KIYASH is being featured in the ‘Ancestors Voices Program’ by the #CoalitionForMusicEducation. Cree lyrics & English translation available on Bandcamp. #IndigenousMusic #CreeMusic FREE DOWNLOAD: tinyurl.com/KiyashBandcamp

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 5d

CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Poosin (Boo-zin) – Boating / Traveling by boat is a big part of life on James Bay. This time of year we travel by boat to go moose hunting, harvest from the land, and prepare for winter. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Boating #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #OmushkegowukCree

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 6d

I NEED ANGELS is about finding the strength & courage to stay hopeful when life feels heavy. Filmed in 2018 in Attawapiskat, the music video was inspired by the loss of loved ones & those who are struggling. #INeedAngels #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthDay WATCH: youtu.be/b2VWNONdnbY?...

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you to @thejunoawards.bsky.social for featuring Adrian’s BOOGEYMAN on the list of “Songs for Truth & Reconciliation.” Told through the eyes of a young boy, BOOGEYMAN is a haunting reflection on one of Canada’s darkest chapters. #TruthAndReconciliation FULL LIST: junoawards.ca/blog/songs-f...

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you to #CTVNews for the interview about Adrian Sutherland’s all-Cree song KIYASH and the Ancestors Voices program with the #CoalitionForMusicEducation for #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation! #MusicEducation #MusicEd #FirstNation #Cree WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ7F...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 9d

Check out the new #IndigenousMusicCountdown now live on #Spotify! Explore new music and help your favourite artists grow by streaming their songs, following them, and adding their tracks to your playlists. #spotifycanada #imc #indigenous #indigenousmusic LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 10d

Here in James Bay, northern lights often dance across the sky, mirrored in the still waters. 🌌 📷: Judy Sutherland #AuroraBorialis #NorthernLights #NightSky #LifeInTheNorth #Attawapiskat #JamesBay

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 11d

Did you know Adrian’s full catalogue is on #Bandcamp? 🎶 From early singles like RESPECT THE GIFT to his latest album PRECIOUS DIAMONDS, you can stream, follow & learn the stories behind his songs. Every purchase helps support Adrian and his music! BANDCAMP: attaboyadrian.bandcamp.com/music

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 12d

CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mehtiweh (Meh-tweh) – Play / Life on the land isn’t just about survival and hard work, it’s also about connection and making time to have some fun. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Play #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 13d

LEATHER SKIN has been nominated for ‘Best Music Video’ at the #GreatLakesInternationalFilmFestival! The video beautifully contrasts Adrian’s life as a contemporary musician with his connection to the land & traditional ways of living. #GLIFF #Pennsylvania WATCH LEATHER SKIN: youtu.be/4EbkREHQowE?...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 14d

On International Music Day, we celebrate how music carries stories, traditions & emotions across cultures. NOTAWE (FATHER) is an #OmushkegowukCree song - sung in Adrian’s mother tongue - about fathers, family, love, & language. #Notawe #Father #InternationalMusicDay NOTAWE: youtu.be/9Y68ljKx27A?...

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 14d

This week’s #IndigenousMusicCountdown is live on #Spotify! Support the artists behind the music by streaming, following, and adding their tracks to your personal playlists. #spotifycanada #imc #indigenous #indigenousmusic LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 15d

Interested in booking Adrian for a show? Catch him live online at the Virtual Networking Series on Oct 7 with #OntarioPresents, where he’ll showcase what he brings as an artist! Registration is free and closes on Oct 3. REGISTER: www.ontariopresents.ca/virtual-networking-series

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 17d

Spending time on the land, and also on the water, always brings a fresh new perspective on the world. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Nature #Landscapes #LifeInTheNorth #Attawapiskat #JamesBay

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you #MarissaLentzMcGrath from #TimminsToday for the interview with Adrian Sutherland about his upcoming book THE WORK OF OUR HANDS. They explored the shift from songwriting to book writing, and how Adrian's life experiences shaped the book. READ: www.timminstoday.com/local-news/a...

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 19d

CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Gwesguyyaw (Gwess-kiy-yow) – Seasons Changing / At this time of year we say goodbye to warm summer days and hello to crisp fall nights. 🍂 📷: Judy Sutherland #Seasons #SeasonsChanging #Summer #Autumn #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 20d

LEATHER SKIN has officially been selected to screen at the #GreatLakesFilmFestival! Filmed on Twin Islands, about 90mins north of Attawapiskat by boat, the video captures both sides of Adrian’s life: pursuing contemporary music, while maintaining traditional life on the land. greatlakesfilmfest.com

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 21d

WALK WITH ME brings a message of Unity & Hope. Filmed in 2022 at #BeachburgPublicSchool, the video captures a project initiated by students who were learning about #TruthAndReconciliation. They created a mural using traced hands & feet, and posters reflecting the #94CallsToAction. tinyurl.com/WWM-AS

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 22d

Huge thanks to #BillboardCanada for the article about the #CoalitionForMusicEducation ‘Ancestors Voices’ initiative for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #musiceducation #musiced #truthandreconciliation #indigenousmusic #cree #attawapiskat READ: ca.billboard.com/music/music-...

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 22d

The latest #IndigenousMusicCountdown chart is live on #Spotify! Explore new music and help your favourite artists grow by streaming their songs, following them, and adding their tracks to your playlists. #spotifycanada #imc #indigenous #indigenousmusic LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 24d

Bear sightings are a reminder that humans share this land with many other species. 🐻 📷: Judy Sutherland #Bears #LifeInTheNorth #Attawapiskat #JamesBay

Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 25d

On National Dance Day, we’re celebrating Adrian’s groovy track RESPECT THE GIFT! Shot in Winnipeg with five talented dancers featuring 13+ different dance styles, the video is beautiful reminder to celebrate our gifts in life. WATCH: youtu.be/nGFa2x7Dn_s?...