Bio
Currently based in Treaty #4 territory, Regina, SK.
OKIMAW ᐅᑭᒪᐤ is the roots music project created by nêhiyaw/Plains Cree singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Aren Okemaysim, who hails from the Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation in Treaty #6 territory.
Infusing soaring vocals, impactful lyrical statements, and a dynamic array of musical arrangements, his debut album takes listeners on a journey through what it feels like to be an Indigenous person in Canada, putting topics like race-relations, MMIW, and residential schools in the hot seat.
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Upcoming Shows
June 23 / 23 – The Artesian, Regina, SK
July 8 / 23 – The Salt Shaker Festival, Manitou Beach, SK
Contact
For press/booking inquiries, please send an email to: okimaw.band@gmail.com