Adrian Sutherland

OTTAWA! Adrian’s bringing his music and stories to #MeridianTheatresAtCentrepointe on March 19, 2026. Expect a powerful mix of fan favourites from WHEN THE MAGIC HITS and new songs from PRECIOUS DIAMONDS! #mymtacseason #FrontAndCentre #OttawaConcerts TICKETS: meridiancentrepointe.com/en/adrian-su...

Autumn in James Bay holds its own kind of magic, a time to slow down, be thankful, and stay connected to the land. 🍂 #JamesBay #Landscapes #Autumn #Fall #North #FarNorth #NorthernLife #Attawapiskat #FirstNation #Ontario #Cree

The PRECIOUS DIAMONDS collection represents the heart and soul of Adrian’s music. Perfect for campfire hangs, city nights, and holiday gifting! Every purchase directly supports Adrian’s music, with 100% of proceeds going straight to him. 💙 ONLINE STORE: adriansutherlandmusic.com/store

Before pursuing music, I spent 10 years serving communities in Northern Ontario as a Paramedic. Thank you to all of the everyday heroes for your service and sacrifice! #FirstRespondersDay #Paramedics #NorthernOntario #FirstNations #JamesBay

Check out the new #IndigenousMusicCountdown now live on #Spotify! Discover new tracks from your favourite artists and support them by streaming, following and adding songs to your personal playlists. #spotifycanada #imc #indigenous #indigenousmusic LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

Autumn brings fallen leaves and memories that never fade. 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #Nature #Landscapes #LifeInTheNorth #Attawapiskat #JamesBay

Listen to Adrian Sutherland’s full catalogue on #AppleMusic! Every song carries a piece of home – the land, the people, and the stories that shaped them. 💙 #AppleMusicCanada #streaming #music #musicstreaming #dsp APPLE MUSIC: music.apple.com/ca/artist/ad...

CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Ahkitehyaw (Ah-kee-tay-yow) – Layers / To keep warm here in the north, we layer our clothing when we’re out on the land. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Layers #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #OmushkegowukCree #Cree

Adrian will be performing at #MeridianTheatresAtCentrepointe on March 19, 2026. What song should he add to the setlist? 👀 Drop your favourite in the comments! #mymtacseason #FrontAndCentre #Ottawa #IndependentMusic #IndigenousMusic #FirstNation #Cree TICKETS: meridiancentrepointe.com/en/adrian-su...

BTS of MY REBEL SPIRIT 🌟 A song about staying true to yourself & trusting the path ahead, even when you stand alone. Filmed in #Winnipeg in 2024, it features cameo ‘appearances’ by the legendary Mickey Raphael & tells the story of a young musician chasing his dreams. WATCH: youtu.be/0WB8n1jJQrE?...

Adrian’s debut book THE WORK OF OUR HANDS: A CREE MEDITATION ON THE REAL WORLD reveals a side of his life in #Attawapiskat that headlines can’t capture, and outsiders rarely see. #TheWorkOfOurHands will be released by #PenguinRandomCA on Dec 30. PRE-ORDER: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/671056...

This week’s #IndigenousMusicCountdown is live on #Spotify! Explore new music and help your favourite artists grow by streaming their songs, following them, and adding their tracks to your playlists. #spotifycanada #imc #indigenous #indigenousmusic LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

Another weekend comes to an end. Wishing everyone a great week ahead! 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #Nature #Landscapes #LifeInTheNorth #Attawapiskat #JamesBay

Hey #Ottawa! I’ll be performing at #MeridianTheatresAtCentrepointe on March 19, 2026! Join me for an unforgettable night of songs and stories from the Far North. #mymtacseason #FrontAndCentre #OttawaConcerts BUY TICKETS: meridiancentrepointe.com/en/adrian-su...

CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Nemissken (Neh-miss-gen) – Finding Something / Our grandkids love exploring, and finding new things to discover! Their curiosity reminds us that wonders exist all around us. #Discover #Finding #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #OmushkegowukCree #Cree

Happy 6th Anniversary POLITICIAN MAN! Born from frustration & the need for change, the powerful protest song calls out Canada’s complicated relationship with #FirstNations & struggles faced by marginalized communities worldwide. #PoliticianMan #PoliticsToday #CDNpoli WATCH: youtu.be/7Zd-N19k09Y?...

Adrian Sutherland has been recognized twice for the 2025 #OntarioFolkMusicAwards, with PRECIOUS DIAMONDS (Album of the Year) & PRECIOUS (Music Video of the Year) up for nomination. The awards take place TONIGHT at Ottawa’s #NationalArtsCentre. Thank you #FolkMusicOntario for the support! #OFMA2025

The updated #IndigenousMusicCountdown chart is now live on #Spotify! Support the artists behind the music by streaming, following, and adding their tracks to your personal playlists. #spotify #spotifycanada #imc #indigenous #indigenousmusic LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

Good morning from Attawapiskat! 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #Nature #Landscapes #LifeInTheNorth #Attawapiskat #JamesBay

Adrian’s all-Cree song KIYASH is available to download for FREE on #Bandcamp! KIYASH is being featured in the ‘Ancestors Voices Program’ by the #CoalitionForMusicEducation. Cree lyrics & English translation available on Bandcamp. #IndigenousMusic #CreeMusic FREE DOWNLOAD: tinyurl.com/KiyashBandcamp

CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Poosin (Boo-zin) – Boating / Traveling by boat is a big part of life on James Bay. This time of year we travel by boat to go moose hunting, harvest from the land, and prepare for winter. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Boating #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #OmushkegowukCree

I NEED ANGELS is about finding the strength & courage to stay hopeful when life feels heavy. Filmed in 2018 in Attawapiskat, the music video was inspired by the loss of loved ones & those who are struggling. #INeedAngels #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthDay WATCH: youtu.be/b2VWNONdnbY?...

Thank you to @thejunoawards.bsky.social for featuring Adrian’s BOOGEYMAN on the list of “Songs for Truth & Reconciliation.” Told through the eyes of a young boy, BOOGEYMAN is a haunting reflection on one of Canada’s darkest chapters. #TruthAndReconciliation FULL LIST: junoawards.ca/blog/songs-f...

Thank you to #CTVNews for the interview about Adrian Sutherland’s all-Cree song KIYASH and the Ancestors Voices program with the #CoalitionForMusicEducation for #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation! #MusicEducation #MusicEd #FirstNation #Cree WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ7F...

Check out the new #IndigenousMusicCountdown now live on #Spotify! Explore new music and help your favourite artists grow by streaming their songs, following them, and adding their tracks to your playlists. #spotifycanada #imc #indigenous #indigenousmusic LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...

Here in James Bay, northern lights often dance across the sky, mirrored in the still waters. 🌌 📷: Judy Sutherland #AuroraBorialis #NorthernLights #NightSky #LifeInTheNorth #Attawapiskat #JamesBay

Did you know Adrian’s full catalogue is on #Bandcamp? 🎶 From early singles like RESPECT THE GIFT to his latest album PRECIOUS DIAMONDS, you can stream, follow & learn the stories behind his songs. Every purchase helps support Adrian and his music! BANDCAMP: attaboyadrian.bandcamp.com/music

CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mehtiweh (Meh-tweh) – Play / Life on the land isn’t just about survival and hard work, it’s also about connection and making time to have some fun. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Play #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay

LEATHER SKIN has been nominated for ‘Best Music Video’ at the #GreatLakesInternationalFilmFestival! The video beautifully contrasts Adrian’s life as a contemporary musician with his connection to the land & traditional ways of living. #GLIFF #Pennsylvania WATCH LEATHER SKIN: youtu.be/4EbkREHQowE?...

On International Music Day, we celebrate how music carries stories, traditions & emotions across cultures. NOTAWE (FATHER) is an #OmushkegowukCree song - sung in Adrian’s mother tongue - about fathers, family, love, & language. #Notawe #Father #InternationalMusicDay NOTAWE: youtu.be/9Y68ljKx27A?...