Our Indigenous Spotlight Series highlights top contemporary Indigenous music artists on the scene.

Graeme Jonez is a Toronto-based indie roots-rock artist and songwriter. A storyteller at heart, his Indigenous culture and vintage music influences shape his distinctive style. A member of the Sheguiandah Ojibway First Nation on Manitoulin Island, Jonez often explores themes of colonization, displacement, and assimilation through his music.

His recent accolades include #1 and #2 songs on the Indigenous Music Countdown, as well as song placements in the award-winning film Nika & Madison and a national NHL broadcast. He is a Downie Wenjack Fund Artist Ambassador, a Verified Indigenous Performer (VIP), and an alumnus of Manitoba Music’s Indigenous Music Residency.

Meriläinen Müsic Inc., founded by Marc and Laura Meriläinen, is a majority Indigenous-owned full-service record label providing professional music industry services to emerging and established artists. The organization is committed to advancing and promoting Indigenous artists while supporting broader industry development.

This program is in partnership with Meriläinen Müsic Inc.