Mountainsong

The Mountain Song is a group of First Nations performers who combine contemporary music with traditional Native dances and songs in a unique, theatrical style. The group's goal is to promote cross-cultural awareness by entertaining and educating. Each member performs a number of roles, from flutist, percussionist and guitarist, to singer, dancer and storyteller. While the shows are intended for all ages, one priority is to "instill pride in young people of the importance of maintaining and keeping respect for the their heritage, no matter what their ethnic background." The Mountain Song draws its inspiration from Native traditions and uses the rich cultural history of stories, songs, dances and heroes. The group comprises Trevor Prairie Chicken and Ira Provost of the Peigan Nation, Michael Auger of the Bigstone Cree First Nation, Bruce Mistaken Chief of the Kainai Nation, and Walter MacDonald of the Anishnawbe First Nation.

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