Leonard Sumner facts for kids

Leonard Sumner is a talented singer and songwriter from Canada. He is Anishinaabe, which is one of the many Indigenous peoples in North America. His music is a cool mix of country, folk, and hip-hop styles.

About His Music

Leonard Sumner is known for his unique music style. He mixes different types of music like country, folk, and hip-hop. He released his first album, Rez Poetry, in 2013.

His album Standing in the Light came out in 2018. This album was very popular. It was even nominated for a Juno Award in 2019. The Juno Awards are like the biggest music awards in Canada. His album was nominated for "Indigenous Music Album of the Year."

Life Outside Music

Leonard Sumner is a member of the Little Saskatchewan First Nation. This is an Indigenous community in Manitoba, Canada. He has lived in Winnipeg, a big city in Manitoba, since 2011.

He is married to Tasha Spillett-Sumner. She is a writer. They welcomed their daughter, Isabella, in March 2020.