Amanda Rheaume

Amanda Rheaume’s music tells stories of Métis resilience and resistance, spanning centuries. With a gutsy, guitar-driven style and lively Métis fiddle, her heartland rock preserves history, sharing moments of Métis joy, strength, and struggle. Her latest album, The Truth We Hold (April 2025), explores pivotal events in Métis history, from landmark court cases to silenced injustices, emphasizing interconnectedness across time and place. Rheaume is a 2024 Spirit of Folk Award recipient, 2023 Canadian Folk Music Award winner for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year, and Capital Music Awards’ Album of the Year honoree. With six albums released, she’s also a key advocate for Indigenous music. As co-founder of Ishkode Records, the International Indigenous Music Summit, and the Indigenous Music Office, Rheaume is dedicated to fostering Indigenous sovereignty through music, ensuring its stories endure and inspire.