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Alberta-based singer-songwriter Joanna Drummond embodies classic folk music through a deeply rooted tapestry of human stories. Her music seamlessly intertwines bluegrass and Americana guitar playing with lyrics that sound as if they were dipped in poetry. Her voice brings a crystal clarity and calm beauty, drifting over melodies that pull you in gently. Drawing inspiration from folk legends like Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon and Amelia Curran, she blends grace and authenticity, creating a sound that is both timeless and refreshing.

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Toni Vere is a prolific singer/songwriter, a musical poet, currently based out of Calgary Alberta. Her music has been described as “folk stumbling into country” with echos of mountains and prairies. Toni’s prairie roots have a firm hold on her music and with 5 records under her belt, a listener can surmise that she writes from her heart. Find her on Instagram #tonivere or toniveremusic.com. Her music is available on all streaming platforms.

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Sidney May Weich is a singer/songwriter residing in Calgary, Alberta. Sidney has been an active musician over the last several years playing around Western Canada, amassing numerous performance opportunities including The King Eddy in Calgary and Trees on Granville; where past performers include Carly Rae Jepsen and Dan Mangan. Influenced by the likes of other Canadian artists like Kathleen Edwards and Donovan Woods, Sidney’s songwriting explores vulnerable yet tender emotions in a soft but impactful way. Sidney’s recent single “Back To It” can be found on all streaming services.

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Clarence’s Siksika name is “Miiksikaam,” translated as “Red Crane,” which is also his fourth great-grandfather’s name, who watched the east boundaries for many years back in the 1600s.  When he went to boarding school the name given to him was “Clarence Victor Wolfleg “Agar””.

Clarence served close to 10 terms as councillor with the Siksika Nation with portfolios in land claims negotiations, intergovernmental affairs, policing, and child welfare.

Clarence became a member of the Horn Society 17 years ago and was partner to a leaders bundle. He is also in the Brave Dog Society and was honored to be the pipe holder for Vimy Ridge Warrior Pipe in 2013.

He was also a seven-year veteran of peacekeeping in the mid 1960s. Upon his return from peacekeeping he became a federal police officer and served 14 years as a special constable in the RCMP and in the province of Alberta. He was also chief of police for the Siksika Nation and worked for Corrections Canada for many years in the court programs.

Presently, “Miiksikaam” is spiritual advisor to the Bow Valley College Iniikokaan Centre, Mount Royal University Iniskim Centre, Sunrise Addiction Services, Heritage Park, and Siksika Nation.

On November 2016, “Miiksikaam” was honored with an Honorary Bachelor of Anthropology in Sociology from Mount Royal University.

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Janis Laboucane is a Métis artisan from Fishing Lake Métis Settlement skilled in beading, drawing, painting, quilling and tufting. Janis is a gifted instructor with extensive experience facilitating programs and teaching native and traditional arts.