Southern Indigenous Concert Tour – featuring Dawn Marie Chartrand

We are thrilled to welcome Dawn Marie Chartrand to the International Peace Garden!  She will lead a song writing workshop at 5PM followed by a concert at 7PM which will include Kwiat and Stun – 2 RBC emerging artists.  The workshop and concert are FREE to participate in and attend with your gate admission into the Garden.  The workshop and concert will take place on the Lower Terrace of the Formal Garden (if the weather is bad, it will take place in the Conservatory).

Dawn Marie Chartrand is an Indigenous singer/songwriter based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is from Rolling River First Nation, Manitoba. A married mom of 5 and grandma of 9, she is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Winnipeg’s local rock/blues band, “Shades of Dawn”. Dawn has been singing and playing guitar since childhood and considers her musical influences to include the diverse rock and blues styles of music icons Etta James, Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Johnny Cash, and Tina Turner. Dawn has performed with her band in various communities across Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Dawn considers herself an advocate and supporter of Indigenous women in music.

Here is a song by Dawn Marie Chartrand

Kwiat (kwai·uht) is a Métis Polish avant-pop artist heavily influenced by post-romanticism. With sophisticated vocals and elaborate piano melodies, the Winnipeg-based songstress captivates audiences through raw, intimate, and dramatic  performances. Each song blossoms into its own lush and distinct sound while drawing inspiration from notable artists such as Fiona Apple, Japanese Breakfast, and Regina Spektor. Kwiat plans to make her official debut in the Fall of 2022.

Here is a song by Kwait

Stun (known off stage as Winston Chubb) is a Winnipeg-based Indigenous hip hop artist recognized by #FirstUp with RBCxMusic, the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards, the Indigenous Screen Awards, and more.

His performance brings the vibe of the moment to life. With cleverly written punchlines and adjacent wordplay, Stun involves his own aspect of lyricism into the music. He is the inspirational role model for young indigenous men and boys. Displaying his ethnicity and culture to the full potential, while practising the general outlook of an indigenous being.

And a song by Stun

This tour is brought to the Garden by the Manitoba Arts Network with sponsorship from the Canada Council for the Arts and Manitoba Hydro