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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 17h

Every journey from James Bay begins with a flight south. #AirCreebec helps Adrian travel from #Attawapiskat to Timmins, connecting him to audiences across Canada. Their support helps make touring more accessible and creates space for new music and sharing Cree culture. 💙 www.aircreebec.ca

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On #InternationalMusicDay, we’re celebrating how music carries languages, cultures & stories across generations and around the world. Adrian’s song NOTAWE (FATHER) was the first song he wrote & sung entirely in #Cree, reflecting on family, love & the teachings passed down through generations. 💙

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sept 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a day for truth & healing. We honour the Survivors of the residential school system, their families, and the children who never made it home. Let’s lift up First Nations voices & walk together for a better future for all Canadians.

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This week’s #IndigenousMusicCountdown playlist is now live on #Spotify. Who are you listening to these days? #IMC #IndigenousMusic #SpotifyCanada LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Adrian is honoured to perform at the 2026 #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation commemorative gathering TOMORROW Sept 30 @ 12pm ET from #ParliamentHill in #Ottawa joined by bassist #MJDandeneau. #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters MORE INFO: trw-svr.nctr.ca/parliament-h...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The #OpinigauRiver holds the spirit & the stories of my ancestors. For generations, those waters have provided for my family, sustaining our harvests & a rooted way of life north of #Attawapiskat. It reflects the enduring heart of our #Omushkegowuk people. #WorldRiversDay #Rivers #RiverConservation

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Adrian Sutherland is honoured to perform at the 2026 #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation commemorative gathering on September 30 @ 12 pm ET from #ParliamentHill in #Ottawa joined by bassist #MJDandeneau #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation MORE INFORMATION: trw-svr.nctr.ca/parliament-h...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Adrian is performing at #DeepRootsMusicFestival THIS WEEKEND in #Wolfville for 3 performances on Sept 25-26 including a FREE Friday afternoon set, a Saturday afternoon song circle, and an evening Main Stage show. See you there! 💙#NovaScotia #DeepRoots FESTIVAL PASSES: deeprootsmusic.ca

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Celebrating 5 years of WHEN THE MAGIC HITS! 💙 #AdrianSutherland's JUNO-nominated solo #DebutAlbum was recorded during the pandemic in a studio he made himself inside a backyard shipping-container in #Attawapiskat. Thank you for being part of the journey! #WhenTheMagicHits LISTEN: lnk.to/ASWTMH

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Did you know #Wolfville is home to the world’s highest tides? Nearby #BayofFundy can rise >50ft in a single day as it flows in & out of #WolfvilleHarbour. Experience the magic of Wolfville & join Adrian at #DeepRootsMusicFestival this weekend! 🎶 #DeepRoots MORE INFO: deeprootsmusic.ca/festival-2026/

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The latest #IndigenousMusicCountdown chart is live! Discover new songs from your favourite artists & support by streaming, following & adding songs to your playlists. Help amplify #IndigenousMusic by saving the #IMC playlist, too! #spotify #spotifycanada LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Nights on the land are peaceful and warm – even when it’s cold. 💙#OnTheLand #Tent #Shelter #LifeInTheNorth #FarNorth #NorthernLife #Attawapiskat #JamesBay #Cree

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

NOVA SCOTIA! Adrian will be performing at #DeepRootsMusicFestival in #Wolfville where he’ll play the Main Stage on Sept 26 at 8:35pm! Join him for an evening of music alongside #LilyGunn #InnEcho #DanielJamesMcFayden 💙 #DeepRoots #NovaScotia FESTIVAL PASSES: deeprootsmusic.ca/festival-2026/

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

SCARED has officially been selected to screen at the Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival! The music video takes viewers through a range of fears, using 110 hand-written messages sent in by fans. #FilmFestival #DISFMF #Dublin WATCH SCARED: youtu.be/jzsQLFBFOBU?...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Thank you #TimminsToday for featuring Adrian’s latest song & music video #LeftBehind! The track shines a light on #MentalHealth struggles in remote #FirstNation communities, where access to services & supports is often limited. READ: www.timminstoday.com/local-news/m...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Filmed in #Vancouver during the 2025 @thejunoawards.bsky.social, LEFT BEHIND uses changing urban settings to reflect uncertainty. #LeftBehind shines a light on #MentalHealth in isolated communities, with a message for anyone who is struggling: you are not forgotten. WATCH: youtu.be/W0Kol5FbQJc?...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

NOVA SCOTIA! Adrian Sutherland is heading to #DeepRootsMusicFestival in #Wolfville for 3 performances on Sept 25-26 including a FREE Friday afternoon set, a Saturday afternoon song circle, and an evening Main Stage show. See you there! 💙 #NovaScotia #DeepRoots FESTIVAL PASSES: deeprootsmusic.ca

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This week's #IndigenousMusicCountdown is live on #Spotify! Discover new artists & support your favourites by streaming, following, and adding their songs to your own playlists. Save the #IMC playlist & help more people discover #Indigenousmusic #spotifycanada LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A recent trip out on James Bay. I think we could use bigger boats? Haha. 💙 #JamesBay #LifeInTheNorth #NorthernLife #Attawapiskat #Cree

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

CREE WORDS: Pechijune (Beh-chih-chune) – The tide is coming / Living by the water means moving to the rhythm of the land and sea. Watching the water shift, knowing when to wait, and knowing when it's time to move. #Pechijune #Tide #CreeWords #CreeLanguage #Cree #JamesBay

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A deeply meaningful surprise for Adrian at @writersatwp.bsky.social in #Newfoundland! 💙 He was presented with a #QuiltOfValour in recognition of 20+ years of service as a #CanadianRanger in #JamesBay. Thank you to #QuiltsOfValourCanada for this incredible honour! WATCH: youtube.com/shorts/lwIZl...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

LEFT BEHIND speaks to the quiet pain of #MentalHealth struggles in remote #FirstNations communities – where support is often out of reach. #LeftBehind premieres TOMORROW – Thursday, Sept 10th – at 11am ET on YouTube. Follow the link and tap "Notify Me" to get your reminder: youtu.be/W0Kol5FbQJc?...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

During his visit to #Newfoundland for @writersatwp.bsky.social, Adrian was presented with a #QuiltOfValour in recognition of 20+ years of service as a #CanadianRanger in the #JamesBay region. Thank you #LisaCompton, #MaryWalsh & #ElaineKirklandHuxter for this meaningful honour.💙 #WritersAtWoodyPoint

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Check out the new #IndigenousMusicCountdown now live on #Spotify! Support the artists behind the music by streaming, following, and adding their tracks to your personal playlists. Hit “Save” on the playlist to help amplify #indigenousmusic! #spotifycanada LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

DON POLITICO (POLITICIAN MAN) turns 2! 🌟 Adrian Sutherland & Rodrigo Massa combine two languages & cultures into one political anthem with a powerful message: people over politics. ✊ #CdnPoli #Spanish #English #Duet WATCH: youtu.be/87xjbqnsm4M?...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to go hunting with my family. Time on the land with them is something I’m always grateful for in between my travels for music. 💙 #Hunting #OnTheLand #Attawapiskat #JamesBay #FamilyTime

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Huge thanks to @rootsmusiccanada.bsky.social for featuring Adrian’s cover of #Bobcaygeon with former bandmates from #MidnightShine in their article “6 Covers of Tragically Hip Songs by Indigenous Artists.” @gorddownie.bsky.social #GordDownie #TheTragicallyHip READ: www.rootsmusic.ca/2026/08/25/6...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thank you #LeilaBeaudoin #CBCNews for the interview about Adrian’s time at @writersatwp.bsky.social. They talked about #TheWorkOfOurHands, the beauty of #Newfoundland, and the incredible support he received. @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #PenguinRandomHouseCanada WATCH: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Living in the North means sharing the land with wildlife. We are visitors in their home. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Wildlife #LifeInTheNorth #Nature #Attawapiskat #JamesBay #Cree

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Hey #NovaScotia friends! Adrian will be back to perform at #DeepRoots music festival and featured in ‘Handed Down, Sung Forward’ song circle on Sept 26 @ 3:15pm. He’ll be joined by #MeridithMoonMusic & #NaniVazana. See you there! 💙 FESTIVAL PASSES: deeprootsmusic.ca

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mahki (Magh-hee) - Tent / There’s something so powerful about settling into a 'Mahki' under this vast sky. Out here, you are part of the land, connected by silence and stars. #Mahki #Tent #CreeWordOfTheWeek #CreeLanguage #Cree

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Adrian is proud to join artists from across Canada for the #MikinakoosForestFire Relief Show in #Toronto on Aug 29. All proceeds support First Nations youth affected by wildfires in Northern Ontario. #Fundraiser #Youth #LiveMusic 💙 TICKETS: www.eventbrite.ca/e/mikinakoos...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thank you #DennisWard #APTN for speaking with Adrian about the upcoming #MikinakoosForestFire Relief Show THIS SATURDAY at The Concert Hall in #Toronto #Mikinakoos #Fundraiser #Youth WATCH INTERVIEW: www.aptnnews.ca/videos/25-in... PURCHASE TICKETS: www.eventbrite.ca/e/mikinakoos...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

At the #UpFRONTFestival 'Kitchen Table Talks' Adrian shared about his debut book THE WORK OF OUR HANDS. The conversation drew a wonderful crowd & was very well attended! Thank you to Dawn Maracle for hosting, and to everyone who came out to listen & connect! 💙

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Sunsets remind me to pause and reflect on the day. 🌅📷: Judy Sutherland #Sunset #LifeInTheNorth #Nature #Attawapiskat #JamesBay #Cree

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Adrian is proud to join many talented musicians for the #MikinakoosForestFire Relief Show on Aug 29 @ 4pm at The Concert Hall in #Toronto. All proceeds support youth impacted by wildfires across #NorthernOntario #MikinakoosChildren’sFund TICKETS: www.eventbrite.ca/e/mikinakoos...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mooshiwak (Moo-shi-wahk) – Tundra/Barren Land / Taking a moment to rest and reflect on the beautiful Mooshiwak. There's nothing quite like the vastness of the tundra here in the Far North. #Mooshiwak #Tundra #FarNorth #CWOTW #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #Cree

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Meet Adrian & fellow authors at the #Newfoundland @writersatwp.bsky.social meet & greet on Friday Aug 21 @ 12pm, a free public event hosted by @blueheronbooks.bsky.social. He’ll have copies of #TheWorkOfOurHands to purchase & sign, too! 💙 FESTIVAL WEBSITE: www.writersatwoodypoint.com

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

RIGHT HERE is a song about being there for the people you love. During the pandemic, Adrian took 1,600+ selfies over 6 weeks in #Attawapiskat, with filmmaker Justin Stephenson transforming them into a music video about family, friendship & the land.💙 MUSIC VIDEO: youtu.be/jN2mGioBHFk?...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Did you know the #GrosMorne region has been home to #IndigenousPeoples for at least 4,500 years? Adrian is bringing his stories to #Newfoundland for @writersatwp.bsky.social on Aug 20! @blueheronbooks.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social MORE INFO: www.writersatwoodypoint.com

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Many of the beautiful photos on Adrian’s socials are captured by his wife Judy, who has an incredible eye for capturing their James Bay homelands. Reply to this post and share your own favourite nature photo! #WorldPhotographyDay #Nature #NorthernOntario #FarNorth

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This week's #IndigenousMusicCountdown is now live on #Spotify! Discover new artists & support your favourites by streaming, following, and adding their songs to your own playlists. Save the #IMC playlist and help more people discover #Indigenousmusic. 💙 LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Sometimes the best perspective is simply looking up. ☁️ 📷: Judy Sutherland #Nature #Sky #JamesBay #Attawapiskat #NorthernOntario #NorthernLife #Cree

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Before Adrian's debut book #TheWorkOfOurHands was published in Dec 2025, his writing appeared in @outdoorcanada.bsky.social & more! Catch him at @writersatwp.bsky.social for his first writers’ festival on Aug 20 at #WoodyPoint! #Newfoundland TICKETS: tproatlantic.ticketpro.ca/en/key-serve...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

TORONTO friends! Adrian is back in the city this weekend for the #UpFRONTFestival of Indigenous Arts, Music and Culture. Catch his FREE CONCERT on August 16 at 5pm on the Scott Street Stage, presented by #TOLive & curated by #TkarontoMusicFestival. 💙 DETAILS: tolive.com/Event-Detail...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Adrian is returning to #Toronto for the #UpFRONTFestival! 💙 Join him for the ‘Kitchen Table Talks’ author series on Aug 16 at 1pm at the Bluma Appel Theatre Lobby, where he’ll discuss #TheWorkOfOurHands. #Tkaronto DETAILS: tolive.com/Event-Detail...

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Adrian Sutherland @attaboyadrian.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Happy 3rd Anniversary NOTAWE (FATHER)! 💙 An all-Cree song about loss & finding the strength to move forward, NOTAWE (FATHER) celebrates #Cree language and music’s power to transcend cultures & generations. #Notawe #Father #Cree #FirstNation WATCH: youtu.be/9Y68ljKx27A?...

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