As both artist and gardener\, Mimi O’Bonsawin (Pronounced: MEE-M
EE O-BON-SA-WIN) draws a deep connection between the two practices: “Makin
g music and growing food are very much the same. They both start with a se
ed and\, with proper care\, can grow into a beautiful garden that we all c
an share. I put intention and love into every seed and every note.”
\nIn May 2025\, Mimi was awarded Solo Artist of the Year at the Trille Or
Awards. Earlier in the year\, she toured Australia with performances at th
e Woodford and Cygnet Folk Festivals. After a winter hard at work on her n
ext album\, she spent the summer on the road with her band at Festivals ac
ross Canada\, including Vancouver Folk Festival\, Mission Folk Festival\,
Francos de Montréal\, Festival en Chanson Petite-Vallée and was invited by
Elisapie to perform on the TV series Le Grand-Solstice\, airing nationall
y on Ici-Télé & APTN.
\nMimi performs as a duo with her husband\, Rya
n Schurman\, on drums and percussion\, creating an intimate yet uplifting
experience. Together\, they invite audiences into their universe with a fu
ll-band sound that inspires dancing\, singing and joy.
\n2024 brought
incredible opportunities\, with performances at festivals and arts centre
s across Canada. Mimi opened for JUNO-award-winning artists\, including Ay
sanabee\, Good Lovelies\, The East Pointers\, and DJ Shub\, as well as Bev
erly Glenn-Copeland at Montreal’s Rialto Theatre.
\nIn spring 2024\,
during her second tour in France\, Mimi released Live In Concert\, her fir
st-ever live album\, capturing favourite moments from one of her Willow al
bum release shows.
\nReleased in March 2023\, Willow is a collection
of 14 songs that marked a turning point in her creative journey. “This alb
um sounds like the music I have always heard in my heart\,” Mimi says. “It
is honest\, it is real\, and it is full of life. I have never felt more a
live.” Late that year\, on September 29\, 2023\, she released her first fu
ll-length French album\, Boréale\, an intimate reflection of her roots\, a
lso recorded with Ryan in their log home studio.
\nThe 2023/2024 seas
on was marked by acclaim\, with nominations at the Folk Music Ontario Awar
ds\, Capital Music Awards\, Canadian Folk Music Awards\, Northern Ontario
Music & Film Awards\, Native American Awards\, and Prix Trille Or. Her alb
ums Willow and Live In Concert were also considered at the GRAMMYs. In 201
9\, Mimi won Best Pop Album at the Indigenous Music Awards.
\nReachin
g new audiences at home and abroad\, Mimi stays true to this statement: “I
want to invite audiences into my world because\, for me\, music is medici
ne. It’s not mine\, it’s not yours\, music is something we all share. It i
s our garden.”
The North Sound is an award-winning roots-Americana gr
oup based in Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, led by Blackfoot singer-songwriter
Forrest Eaglespeaker and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Nevada Freistadt.
Blending elements of Americana\, folk-rock\, and alt-country\, the group
crafts songs that speak to lived experience\, exploring themes of belongin
g\, perseverance\, and the search for connection with sincerity and heart.
\nWhether performing as an intimate duo or a full five-piece band\,
The North Sound invites audiences into an experience that feels both perso
nal and universal. Their music is grounded in the power of storytelling\,
offering moments of reflection\, healing\, and joy. Forrest’s compelling v
oice and stage presence are matched by Nevada’s emotive harmonies\, creati
ng a performance that leaves a lasting impression and fosters a genuine se
nse of community.
\nSince forming in 2014\, The North Sound has becom
e a compelling force in the Canadian music scene. Their live shows are sou
lful\, honest\, and impactful—perfect for soft-seat theatres\, folk/roots
festivals\, and community-driven events.
\nThe group’s music has garn
ered national acclaim:• 4 #1 singles on the Indigenous Music Countdown and
Saskatchewan’s MBC Radio• 2x winner of Indigenous Artist of the Year at t
he SaskMusic Awards (2020 & 2021)• Featured performances at the Regina Fol
k Festival\, the National Arts Centre\, and more• Collaborations with JUNO
Award-winner Crystal Shawanda and New Sun Music
\nTheir albums showc
ase The North Sound’s rare ability to merge personal storytelling with a w
ide-reaching musical appeal. Signature tracks like “Wash Me Away” and “Bet
ween the Ditches” resonate across genres and generations.
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