The Bearhead Sisters

The Bearhead Sisters are a musical trio from Paul First Nation, Alberta, Canada.[1] Their album Unbreakable, won the Juno Award for Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2023.[2]

The group, consisting of sisters Allie, Trina, and Carly Bearhead, perform traditional First Nations pow-wow music.

History

The Bearhead Sisters competed in the third season of Canada's Got Talent.[3] Later that year they performed an altered version of 'O Canada' at an Edmonton Oilers hockey game in solidarity with Palestine.[4]

In 2024, after releasing their album 'Mitòòdebi', the sisters were nominated for a Juno award for best traditional Indigenous group.[5] They performed on the second night of the Juno block party event, with a fourth sister, Simone, filling in for Ally.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Kinship, family connection highlighted by 2 traditional Indigenous music Juno nominees". CBC News, Samantha Schwientek, Mar 13, 2023
  2. ^ Jenna Benchetrit and Arti Patel, "The Weeknd picks up 4 wins on Junos 2023 opening night". CBC News, March 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Craig Gilbert, "Five local acts headed to Canada's Got Talent". Edmonton Journal, March 7, 2023.
  4. ^ ‘Slay, Queens, Slay’: Canadians applaud Bearhead Sisters show of solidarity for Palestine during unique 'O Canada' rendition at Edmonton Oilers game. Yahoo News Canada. november 14, 2023. by Joy Joshi.
  5. ^ "Tate McRae, Daniel Caesar, Charlotte Cardin & More Nominated for 2024 Juno Awards: See the Full List". Richard Trapunski, Feb. 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "The most memorable moments from the 2024 Juno Awards", CBC Music, Holly Gordon, Melody Lau. Mar 22, 2024
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