![]() ![]() 'My Country 'tis of thy People You're Dying,' Buffy Sainte-Marie While it's important to continue reading about the history of Indigenous people in Canada, listening to the songs highlighted below may further one's understanding of the pain that's been inflicted on the original inhabitants of this land.Įach song below is accompanied by select lyrics to allow the artists' words speak for themselves. From Buffy Sainte-Marie's politically-driven anthems to Tanya Tagaq and the Halluci Nation's modern transformations of traditional sounds, Indigenous artists' music serves as both entertainment and public record. Over the decades, the experiences of residential school survivors have been translated into songs. Some of the most powerful forms of that storytelling are expressed through art: poetry, theatre and music, just to name a few. But it's not nearly enoughįor Indigenous communities everywhere, sharing these stories - and articulating the trauma that has transcended generations - is key to preserving their history and resisting colonial erasure.
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