Saskmusic Indigenous artist-curated playlists

In honour of National Indigenous History Month 2026 (NIHM 2026), SaskMusic presents nistam athisthiniwak osihchikīwiniwāwa (First Peoples Creating), showcasing Indigenous voices and stories through music.

Four artist-curated playlists have been created for NIHM 2026:

Vada Mae Boyer (they/she) is a 2S person with mixed Métis, Cree, and settler origins, and the vocalist for Saskatoon-based Indigipunk band, dead ex girlfriends.

Dakota Favel is an award-winning Indigenous singer-songwriter, motivational speaker, master of ceremonies, and community voice from Ile-a-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan, now based in Prince Albert.

LILI, nehiyaw iskwew, indie pop musician, singer and guitarist hailing from Sturgeon Lake First Nation, SK

Raven Reid is a Saskatchewan-based singer-songwriter, storyteller, speaker, and music educator known for her raw honesty and powerful storytelling. Blending folk, roots, country, blues, and Americana influences, Raven’s music explores themes of healing, resilience, identity, and survival.

Experience these four playlists via the SaskMusic Listen Spotify profile and to continue to support Indigenous music!

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