By SaskMusic

The Indigenous Music Series

Apr 1, 2025 | 11:52 AM

The Indigenous Music Series is a set of events designed to aid Indigenous artists, musicians, songwriters and other industry members in navigating and accelerating their careers in the music industry. It is set to take place in a hybrid format with both online and in-person sessions.

Participants of the series will meet weekly for 1-2 hours and discuss, learn, and practice new skills. It is meant to be taught by influential Indigenous artists, musicians, and industry members that continue to pave a way for Indigenous artists to practice and express their arts.

Below is the series schedule that will be expanded on as sessions are announced. It highlights the topics we will be discussing throughout. (Please note that session scheduling is subject to change.)

If you feel that you or someone you know would benefit from the program, please register for this FREE series through: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/q1hxiaie1ra3t32/

Signing up will provide you with updates, resources and information as program events are announced. New participants will be accepted throughout the course of the program.

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For more information on IMP, reach out to IMP Development Coordinator, Denny Blackstar at denny@saskmusic.org.

All times noted are Sask time.

Session 5 – Booking Shows, Tours, and More
Tuesday, April 8, 6:30PM (CST)
With The North Sound and Niki Rochefort, AIM Booking Agency
Via Zoom: Link will be sent to those signed up for the series https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/q1hxiaie1ra3t32/

In this session, The North Sound will be sharing insight into what goes on behind-the-scenes in terms of booking shows, tours, and more. They will be joined by their booking agent, Nicole (Niki) Rochefort from AIM Booking Agency, and together, they will share insight into their booking process. The idea behind this session is to hear more about the booking process and think about ways we can incorporate good methods into our own practices.

The North Sound: At the heart of great songwriting is great storytelling. For The North Sound, songs are a declaration of joy, a hallmark of yearning, and a tender tale of honesty. Yet amidst the rawness, trials and tribulations, there are notes of hope and happiness. This is the duo at their best: Sharing stories in the way they know how.

Forged deep in Treaty 7 Territory, where the prairies rush towards the foothills, The North Sound is a partnership between lead singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Forrest Eaglespeaker and vocalist and composer Nevada Eaglespeaker.

A fusion of authentic voices, crisp harmonies and rollicking/burgeoning indie folk-roots rock, the duo, a married couple, weave and wend through themes of family and connection, recovery and addiction. As partners who play and write together, the themes of family, love and sacrifice are inescapable in their shared sojourn, Forrest and Nevada have forged the core of a rock solid collaboration.

And at the heart and soul of the group is an incredible story of two people who stuck it out and found a collective voice to breathe life into tribulations and traditions

Nicole (Niki) Rochefort of AIM Booking Agency: Nicole (Niki) Rochefort is a leader in Canada’s performing arts industry and the founder of AIM Booking Agency, a company that has been shaping the national touring landscape for 15 years.

Since 2002, she has built a career spanning production assistance, stage management, artist development, and booking, with a deep commitment to supporting artists in Canada. With nearly two decades of experience in the industry, Nicole has played a key role in strengthening the Canadian touring circuit. She is a regular presence at showcase and exhibit conferences nationwide, advocating for artists and fostering connections between presenters and performers.

In 2016, she was honoured as Agent of the Year by Ontario Presents, recognizing her impact on Ontario’s live music scene.

Session 6 – Navigating Struggles for Indigenous Artists
Sunday, April 13, 2pm (CST) live in Regina
With special guest TBA
Stay tuned for details!

Upcoming sessions: