JJ Lavallee is a multi-award-winning artist. As a fiddler & singer/songwriter, JJ keeps people entertained with Métis fiddle music and Classic Country Music. JJ has recently released his 4th Album and has had a # 1 song on Saskatchewan Indigenous Radio.

The Nipikan Dancers are a youth dance group that have been dancing together for a few years. This past year they won the square dancing competition in Batoche. The group was also featured on Breakfast Television. They love travelling into communities to share their love for traditional square dancing. They also spend time dancing in nursing homes in neighbouring communities to share their gifts with the elders. Their Senior team has over ten dancers, and last year they helped their coach, Johnny Caisse, with a junior team of over 20 young dancers, ages 4-11.

Donny Parenteau is a proud Metis Country Music artist, born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Donny is a multi-instrumentalist, a singer-songwriter, and is one of the most nominated Independent acts in Canada.
Donny spent 12 years touring the world with Neal McCoy, recording on multi-platinum selling albums, and played on numerous shows with performances on The Grand Ole Opry, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
After starting his solo career in 2003, Donny has garnered more than 100 nominations at 7 major awards shows, which include 3 Juno nominations, and his first USA nomination for Best Country CD at the 2014 Native American Music Awards. His latest CD, Bring It On, is the only CD placed in a time capsule at the Regina Legislative Building, to be opened in 100 years, because of Donny's song Deep In the Heart of Saskatchewan.
Donny's latest singles from 2020 to 2024 have all been added to the Indigenous Music Countdown, and made it to the top five spots, while also being played on Sirius 165- Indigiverse. Parenteau's last 4 singles have all reached #1 on MBC Saskatchewan's Indigenous Countdown, and his latest single, It's All I Need, went #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown top 40 across Canada. Donny just received his 2nd #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown Top 40, with his song Yes Maam. Today, Donny continues to teach music at his Donny Parenteau School of Music, and performs with his band across Canada

Qu’Appelle Valley Dancers is a highly energetic and captivating team. They have danced across Saskatchewan , wowing crowds with their mixture of traditional and contemporary routines. This group is more than just a team, they are a family that ranges with dancers from different First Nations and Metis communities. Their dancers range from various ages, young and old, from beginners to Advanced . They are a team that gives everyone an opportunity to dance.
The love for dancing as we surrender to the music, we dance to keep our tradition alive.
Enhancing the beauty of dance, engage to inspire, and dance to express.

At an early age, Mitch began playing guitar and quickly found a love for music. During that
time, Mitch began songwriting and focused more on performing. Mitch entered numerous talent shows with great results, which began a new chapter and a career hunt. Mitch got involved in
many showcases, such as the Voices of the North and the Country North Show, which are based out of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Being a part of the show brought great exposure and experience
performing on a live stage. During this time, Mitch took the next logical step and enrolled in the Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he received a certificate in recording engineering.
In 1997, Mitch began a 7-year gig with the C-weed Band in which he sang and played lead guitar. Since then, the C-weed Band has recorded the CD, Run As One in which Mitch wrote two of the songs and played lead and rhythm guitar on each of the CD’s tracks. The album received a Juno nomination in 2000 for Best Music of Aboriginal Canada.
In April of 2002, Mitch recorded and produced his first solo CD. The title track, Keep On Believing has received generous airplay on Aboriginal radio stations across Canada, such as CFWE from Edmonton, Alberta and Missinippi Broadcasting Corporation from La Ronge, Saskatchewan. Substantial airplay on NCI Radio from Winnipeg, Manitoba that broadcasts to 95% of Manitoba, landed the song on the Aboriginal Top 30 for a substantial number of weeks which resulted in a nomination for single of the year by the radio station based on airplay being in the top three for the year. In November of 2003, Mitch won the award for Best Country Album for the CD “Keep On Believing” at the 2003 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards held in Toronto. He was also nominated in the categories of Best Male Artist and Best Songwriter.

Joseph was born and raised in Ile-a-la Crosse, a small Metis community in Northern Saskatchewan. He was taught by John Arcand when he was 10 years old to play the Metis fiddle and has since then branched out into a few other styles of fiddle playing, though he finds it hard not to turn every tune he plays Metis. Joseph has finished his Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biomedical Neuroscience and is now looking to undertake Medical School and Postgraduate doctoral studies. Joseph has played for many events and people over his 11 years of fiddle playing. From large events like Back to Batoche all the way to a small supper for his
family and friends, he isn’t picky about who, what, when, or where he plays the fiddle

The ML Stompers are a vibrant and enthusiastic group of kids who formed their very own square dance group earlier this year. Their journey began over a year ago when instructor Ashla Michel and Moses Cook started travelling up to Montreal Lake to offer square dance practices. Rain or shine, this same dedicated group of young dancers showed up to every session, full of energy and excitement.

Ashla was so inspired by the kids’ dedication that she decided to form an official group - The ML Stompers.

The group gave their very first performance in their home community of Montreal Lake in December 2024, and since then, they’ve been invited to perform in other communities as well. With every step, their confidence grows, and so does their love for dance.

The Ml Stompers recently competed at one of their most exciting milestones yet: the Batoche 2025 Square Dance Competition! They placed 2nd.

Jordan Daniels is a fiddle player from Saskatoon and a proud member of Mistawasis Nehiyawak. He has been playing the fiddle since the age of 10 and has been mentored by the Master, Métis fiddler John Arcand. Jordan also carries forward a family legacy inspired by his great-grandfathers, Lawrence Daniels and Wilfred Badger, both were Fiddle players from Mistawasis. Daniels specializes in Old-Time Métis and traditional fiddle music. Over the years, he has showcased his talent at festivals, conferences, and competitions across Western Canada. Jordan loves to perform and share his music with anyone who wants to listen. You can see more of Jordan on Facebook and Instagram @jordan.daniels.fiddle.

Alexandre Tétrault - Douzie. Having had a fiddle in his hands since the age of three, Alexandre Tétrault is known for his
impressive repertoire of original and traditional fiddle tunes, keeping both the old-time and Métis styles of fiddling very much alive. He is Michif from Red River, and grew up in the fiddling powerhouse of Lorette Manitoba, with strong family ties through his grandparents to the villages
of Richer, La Broquerie and St-Labre. People all over Manitoba have been dancing to his music for well over a dozen years, and he's frequently invited to perform out of province and regularly approached to collaborate with award-winning artists, choirs, and theatre productions.
Alexandre's childhood nickname is Douzie, which he uses as his artist name for his electronic music projects. Douzie produces EDM/house/hip hop instrumental music, which he then fuses with traditional and Indigenous elements. His unique DJ sound often incorporates the fiddle during live performances, and more and more people are calling upon him to deliver an awesome show for their events. Douzie's unique fusion of styles - and his story - have been travelling through schools, community centres & festivals throughout Western Canada and Ontario, as part of the widely popular storytelling dance party called the 'Ti-Bert and Douzie Show'.

Maureen is a proud Métis woman from Île-à-la-Crosse. A mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, cousin, actress, and language activist, she is a fluent Michif speaker dedicated to preserving her first language. Through her comedic character “Ernestine,” Maureen has toured across Canada, sharing traditional Métis stories—often delivered in Michif—to celebrate, reclaim, and promote the language. Beyond the stage, she teaches Michif classes and leads language camps, ensuring the next generations can carry the language forward

Val Halla is a Métis singer/songwriter from the Michif Homeland/Treaty 4 Territory, born & raised in Regina and now calling the Qu'appelle Valley home.

She has played hundreds of shows across Canada, the United States, and Europe over the last 20 years, and has worked with or performed shows with other notable acts like Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, Elliott Randall (Steely Dan), Burton Cummings, Eric Burdon, Streetheart, and more! She has been featured in both Guitar Player Magazine, and Guitar World Magazine, and is an endorsing artist for Carparelli Guitars.

It is Val Halla’s unique approach to the instrumental aspects of composition and arrangement, coupled with strong autobiographical & storytelling lyricism, that have captured the attention of the guitar and songwriting communities alike

As a singer-songwriter, Dakota's soulful voice weaves stories of resilience, hope, and cultural pride. His infectious energy and powerful vocal abilities have captivated audiences province-wide. In 2024, Dakota received the prestigious Male Artist of the Year award at the Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards, solidifying his position as a rising star in Canadian music.
A gifted poet, Dakota's written works explore themes of identity, community, and social justice. His poignant words have resonated with readers, further establishing him as a powerful voice in Saskatchewan's literary landscape.
Beyond his artistic accomplishments, Dakota is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders. As the cofounder of the Prince Albert Youth Hockey League and hockey coach, he instills valuable life skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. His passion for mentorship extends to his community, where he advocates for Indigenous representation and cultural awareness

Indigenous folk singer songwriter Raven Reid was born in Yellowknife, NWT with genealogical ties to Mikisew First Nation, Alberta. She started writing short stories at the age of 6 and taught herself how to play the guitar in later years. As a self-taught
musician, turning her poems and short stories into music was a natural progression into becoming the performer that she is today.
Influenced by times of oppression and racism towards Indigenous people who were displaced as children by the Canadian Government, her music reflects with raw emotion, the very real experiences she has had in her life with love, hate, depression, happiness and growing up away from her biological family and community as part of the 60’s Scoop. Raven also sings about the generational trauma that many Indigenous families must battle with following policies implemented by the Government to assimilate the Indigenous people of Canada.
After growing up in Prince Albert, SK with her adoptive family, Raven now lives in
Saskatoon, SK with her two children, Elias and Willow. As a full-time performer, she has travelled to various music festivals in her home province such as Ness Creek, Dog Patch Music Festival, Doylefest, Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival, and more to share her stories through song. Raven is also an accomplished public speaker and has been invited to share her life experiences with schools, women’s summits, and sixties scoop survivor conventions.

Born and raised near Blaine Lake, SK, Lucas Welsh began his musical journey as a classical violin student.
As his talent grew so did his desire to explore other styles of music as well as other instruments. With nominations at the Saskatchewan country music awards for fiddle, guitar, and instrumentalist of the year, Lucas has been described as an “amazing man with a graceful, humble talent”. Lucas has performed with some of the country’s most distinguished and accomplished traditional musicians, and
has added his musical gifts to more than 30 recordings for artists from across Canada

Allan Morin is from the historic Metis community of Ile a La Crosse. Allan enjoys performing Gospel Music. He has performed in Gospel Shows throughout Saskatchewan and the western provinces.
Allan is a member of CUMFI Local. He has always promoted Metis culture and traditions, the Aboriginal ways of life and the Metis language. Allan was an Executive Member of the Metis Nation for 17 years.

Allan loves performing classic country music. His influences are Lefty Frizzell, Merle Haggard and George Jones. He was involved in the first Metis Cultural Days as a performer and storytelle

Julianna first experienced singing in front of her first live audience at the age of six, but her singing career began in the living room at the age of two. She is currently in grade eleven and continues to perform live at Metis events, church events, fundraisers, and other venues such as The Bassment in Saskatoon.

Julianna has a shy personality, and singing allows her the opportunity to strengthen her confidence while entertaining and sharing the story and meaning of the songs she performs for her audience. She has a love for the arts and is known for her strong voice and unique drawing and painting style. She is self-taught ukelele and guitar player who has the ability to turn a right-handed guitar upside down and play the chords backwards as she is left-handed.

Julianna was nominated for Emerging Artist in the inaugural 2023 SIMA Awards.

Julianna was nominated for 3 SIMA Awards in 2024, winning two for Youth & Female Artist

Born in Batoche ( I mean "right in Batoche"), I learned to play music by ear cause we were a very poor family, and I didn't think I'd ever have the opportunity to open up concerts for Chubby Checkers...Powder Blues Band...Nazereth...Southern Pacific...Jerry Doucette...Prism...also toured playing guitar for Buddy Knox,and Mark Lindsay,of Paul Revere and the Raiders..Played Craven in 1992,93...in the last 15 years or so, playing western Canada at all casinos in Sask...Edmonton casinos, Yellowhead, Century casino, Langley BC casino, and many Corporate Gigs everywhere..like Dinner Theatres... I formed a Group called "England" and for 13 years, travelling all over western Canada, playing tribute gigs like the Beatles...C.C.R... Buddy Holly...Elvis...Everly Bros...Roy Orbison...Beach Boys...Ventures...Johnny Cash...The Monkees...