Artists We Champion
We work closely with artists, cultural performers, and creatives whose work aligns with the communities and events we support.
The artists shown here represent just a portion of the talent we work with. Through our events and partnerships, we collaborate with a wide network of performers and creatives across many communities.
A sampling of talented artisans we've worked with and championed in the past
Amanda Gendron is an artist from Treaty 6 Territory, a soulful singer songwriter and emerging actress based in Sherwood Park, Alberta, known for her emotionally raw vocals and deeply personal songwriting. She has performed across Alberta, released singles “Light” and “Physical,” and is currently cast in the reality TV series The Sugar Mama. Amanda is completing her Bachelor of Music at MacEwan University and is preparing the release of her debut album in 2026.
Bobbi-Jo Starr, Spirit Name Kisikaw Iskwew, is an Indigenous singer songwriter from Peerless Trout First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory. A powerful Iskwew and rising artist in Alberta’s Indigenous music scene, she shares teachings around water, vision, and recovery, released her debut single “The Sun Is on the Rise,” and is preparing to record her debut album. Follow Bobbi-Jo Starr on social media to experience her music, vision, and journey.
Tammy Rae Lamouche is a Cree singer songwriter, actor, and educator from Whitefish Lake First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory, blending contemporary R&B, pop, and soul with Cree identity, language, and storytelling. She has performed Off Broadway in New York City in the Indigenous musical Bear Grease and is the author of Naskwahamâtowin, a Cree early learning resource focused on language revitalization through music. Tammy Rae continues to create and teach work rooted in culture, community, and the power of story.
Jana Kadlugak Angulalik is an Inuinnait woman from Iqaluktuttiaq, Nunavut. She is the Executive Director of the Alberta Inuit Women’s Association, a handpoke tattoo artist, an Amaama, and one half of a traditional Inuit throat-singing duo (katajjaq).
Brittney Ullulaq Porter is a Netsilik Inuk artist from Yellowknife, Program Coordinator for Goba Care, a proud new mother to her newborn son Evren Attaq, and one half of a traditional Inuit throat-singing duo (katajjaq).
Mark Taylor is a Cree woodcarver and Native American flute maker and player from Selkirk, Manitoba. His roots trace to Fisher River Cree Nation, Treaty 5. He has resided in Edmonton, Treaty 6 territory, since 1982, where he raised his family and continues to share culture through music and traditional craft.
Bryce Morin is an actor, vocalist, cultural educator, traditional drummer and singer, knowledge keeper, and storyteller from Enoch Cree Nation, Treaty 6, Alberta. He has gained national attention for his role as “Danny” in the hit Indigenous musical BEAR GREASE. Bryce’s theatre work also includes Civil Blood, A Treaty Story with Thou Art Here Theatre and In-cor-ri-go-ble, The Legend of Thundervoice at the Blyth Festival and University of Alberta. He is also an emerging recording artist, currently collaborating and creating new music.
Esta Bee Indigenous Artisan is a Teetl’it Gwich’in, Dene Athabaskan multidisciplinary artisan and photographer from the Northwest Territories. She now resides in Treaty 6 territory in the Spruce Grove area. Her work includes traditional beadwork, hide and antler pieces, and Dene Athabaskan floral designs, drawing inspiration from northern and prairie landscapes and the teachings passed down through generations.
TLC Creations is a Cree artisan and beadworker and a member of Driftpile Cree Nation. She now lives in Edmonton, Treaty 6 territory. She creates handcrafted beadwork, hide and fur jewelry, and culturally inspired pieces rooted in traditional teachings and care.
Late Night Lumber Snack is a Métis artist and creator based in Edmonton, Treaty 6 territory. He crafts unique, handcrafted wood pieces and functional art rooted in Métis culture, creativity, and skilled craftsmanship. His work blends traditional inspiration with contemporary design, bringing cultural storytelling into his work.
Let Them Play Apparel is based in Calgary, Treaty 7 territory and creates one of a kind upcycled and new garments that honour Indigenous culture through traditional patterns, storytelling, and contemporary design. Her work transforms everyday apparel into meaningful pieces that reflect identity, creativity, and connection to culture.
Guided by Culture and Community
Nehiyaw Entertainment stands on the strength of our ancestors, the creativity of our people, and the resilience that has carried Cree stories forward for generations.
Every event we support is an opportunity to honour identity, build connection, and celebrate Indigenous excellence.
