Juno Award for Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year facts for kids

The Juno Award for Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year is a special music award in Canada. It's given out every year by the Juno Awards. This award celebrates music made by Indigenous Canadian artists. These artists create music in traditional styles.

This award was first announced in 2021. The very first award was given out at the Juno Awards of 2022.

It's given alongside another new award. That one is for the Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year.

Before 2022, traditional and modern Indigenous artists were honored together. They shared one award called the Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year.

What are the Juno Awards?

The Juno Awards are like the biggest music awards in Canada. They celebrate the best Canadian musicians and their songs. Winning a Juno Award is a huge honor for artists. It shows they are among the top talents in the country.

Honoring Traditional Indigenous Music

This award specifically recognizes traditional Indigenous music. This type of music often includes drumming, singing, and storytelling. It connects to the rich history and cultures of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The music can be very old or new songs made in traditional ways.

Why Two Awards Now?

For many years, there was just one award for Indigenous artists. But Indigenous music is very diverse. It includes both traditional styles and modern pop, rock, or hip-hop. To better celebrate all these different sounds, the Juno Awards decided to create two separate categories. This way, both traditional and contemporary artists get their own special recognition.

Past Winners and Nominees

Here are the artists who have won or been nominated for the Juno Award for Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year. These talented musicians keep traditional Indigenous music alive and strong.