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2026 Indigenous Juno Nominations

CKRZ 100.3 FM would like to congratulate all of the extraordinary Indigenous talent that have been nominated for a 2026 JUNO Award!

Firstly, congratulations to the artists nominated outside of indigenous categories:
-William Prince – “Contemporary Roots Album of the Year” for “Further From The Country”
-Crystal Shawanda – “Blues Album of the Year” for “Sing Pretty Blues”
-PIQSIQ – “Global Music Album of the Year” for “Legends”
-Morgan Toney – “Traditional Roots Album of the Year” for “Heal The Divide”
-Canadian Chamber Choir featuring Sheryl Sewepagaham – “Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble)” for “Where Waters Meet”
-Aysanabee – “Alternative Album of the Year” for “Edge Of The Earth”
-SonReal & Snotty Nose Rez Kids – “Rap Sinle of the Year” for “DUMB”

Next, a big congratulations to the artists nominated in the Indigenous categories :

Traditional Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year nominees: Bad Eagle for “Battle At The Beach, Bear Creek for “On The Move”, Manitou Mkwa Singers for “Me & You”, Piunguataq for “Anirniliit Suli”, and YB Nakota for “Nakota Tayhunyabi”

Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year nominees: Aysanabee for “Edge Of The Earth”, Sebastian Gaskin for “LOVECHILD”, Shawnee Kish for “Chapter 1”, Sibii for self titled EP “Siibii”, and Tia Wood for “Sage My Soul”

Leading up to the 2026 Juno Awards we will do an “artist spotlight” on the Indigenous talent nominated this year