Shawnee Kish

Shawnee Kish’s soul-stirring voice offers a unique listening experience, rooted in her personal journey of overcoming struggles with depression and coming out as Two Spirit. The Mohawk singer-songwriter, a 2022 JUNO nominee for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year, gained acclaim with her debut EP. Her 2023 follow-up, Revolution, earned her two more JUNO nominations: Adult Alternative Album of the Year and Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year. The EP showcases her powerful vocals and introspective songwriting, with collaborations from industry figures like Max Kerman, Serena Ryder, Sara Quin, and Dan Wilson.

Kish won CBC Music’s Searchlight competition in 2020 and was a winner of the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class program in 2021. She actively empowers youth through music and healing, exemplified by her creation of “Music Is My Medicine,” a symphonic work performed with the National Arts Centre Orchestra. In 2023, she contributed to Serena Ryder’s charity single “What I Wouldn’t Do,” supporting Kids Help Phone’s Feel Out Loud campaign for youth mental health. Shawnee’s work and advocacy highlight her dedication to empowering and uplifting communities through music.