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nipiy

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Thursday October 24th, 2019
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  •           1.   kisiskâciwanisîpiy pêyak
  •           2.   copper
  •           3.   page
  •           4.   somnambulist
  •           5.   secret
  •           6.   perch
  •           7.   ôtênaw
  •           8.   starlight
  •           9.   tommaso
  •           10.   open window
  •           11.   disappear
  •           12.   kisiskâciwanisîpiy nîso


starlight

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Tuesday November 27th, 2018
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  •           2.   page
  •           3.   copper
  •           4.   somnambulist
  •           5.   open window


copper

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Monday October 8th, 2018
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page

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Sunday September 9th, 2018
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somnambulist

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Sunday July 15th, 2018
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March 29th, 2019
Winnipeg, MB
West End Cultural Centre
 
March 26th, 2019
Saskatoon, SK
Broadway Theatre
 
March 25th, 2019
Edmonton, AB
Temple
 
March 23rd, 2019
Vancouver, BC
Biltmore Cabaret
 
March 21st, 2019
Red Deer, AB
Bo’s Bar and Stage
 
March 20th, 2019
Calgary, AB
Commonwealth
 
March 19th, 2019
Regina, SK
The Exchange
 
March 16th, 2019
Lethbridge, AB
CKXU Radio Lethbridge
 
November 29th, 2018
Montreal, QC
Casa Del Popolo
 
November 28th, 2018
Toronto, ON
Baby G
 

nêhiyawak​ – band/group nêhiyawak hails from amiskwaciy in Treaty 6 Territory. The trio of Indigenous Canadian artists – Kris Harper (vocals, guitars), Marek Tyler (drums), and Matthew Cardinal (synths, bass) – transcends a new intersection of contemporary sound and traditional storytelling with its diverse yet singular music. The band – whose name refers directly to their nêhiyaw ancestry – is a spirited expression of Indigeneity in the modern world. At times grand and emotional, at times cool and restrained, their music is a diverse blend of terse post-rock, analog electronics, and carved log percussion against a beautiful surrealistic pop backdrop. 

The band’s debut album, ​nipiy ​ (Arts & Crafts, October 24. 2019)​ ​ is a collection of songs strongly inspired by the Idle No More movement. “​nipiy​ is for those who don’t seem to fit in for myriads of reasons,” explains Harper,  “To inspire others to use their voice and to send messages to future generations.” 

nipiy​ , which translates to ​water​ , is an inspiration to the album’s twelve pieces. Four primary rivers flow through the Province of ‘so-called’ Alberta, while the recognition of kisiskâciwanisîpiy denotes location and pace of the river’s flow. In the band’s words: “​There are many important ideas and teachings that we were raised with in our lives, but few more important that water. It’s a modern conversation with complex meanings and understandings.”

Produced by Colin Stewart (The New Pornographers, Black Mountain, Destroyer), nêhiyawak’s sound combines terse post-rock soundscapes and surreal pop, with sheer electronic ambience, chiming guitars, and propulsive rhythm. At times grand and emotional, at times cool and reticent, their music is a tapestry of sonic and cultural exploration. Anchored by the hollowed pounding of carved cedar log drums and Harper’s resilient poetry, ​nipiy​ combines the teachings of nêhiyawak’s elders with the band’s own interests in music, instrumentation and lyrics. nêhiyawak’s debut album tells their story of collective experience – a band empowered by history and progress, adding to the body of work. 

Awards & Nominations 

●2020 JUNO Awards - Indigenous Group of the Year (Nominee)

●2020 Polaris Prize - Short List

●2020 Edmonton Music Prize - Winner

●2018 Edmonton Music Awards – Group of the Year

●2018 Western Canadian Music Awards – Rock Group of the Year (nominated)

●2017 Edmonton Music Awards – Indigenous Recording of the Year

●2017 Dream Speakers Awards – Best Original Score



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