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Adrian Sutherland
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2 x JUNO-nominated Roots-Rocker with Heart 💙 from Canada's Far North #HudsonBay #JamesBay #Attawapiskat #FirstNation #Cree / Sophomore album PRECIOUS DIAMONDS - Winner "Best Americana Album" 2025 World Entertainment Awards / linktr.ee/attaboyadrian
Adventures on the Land! 💙I’m always thankful for time with family, exploring different parts of James Bay. It’s not just where we live – it’s who we are. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Family #Grandkids #Adventures #JamesBay #Attawapiskat #CreeTerritory #Cree #NorthernLife #LifeInTheNorth #Ontario
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
THE WORK OF OUR HANDS drops in less than 7 weeks! Adrian’s debut book shares about his extraordinary life in #Attawapiskat where resilience & determination shape everyday life. Find pre-order links & testimonials on his website. #TheWorkOfOurHands #NewBook MORE INFO: adriansutherlandmusic.com/memoir
November 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The latest #IndigenousMusicCountdown chart 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...
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Serene views here in James Bay 💙 What has been the highlight of your autumn so far? 📷Judy Sutherland #Autumn #Fall #Nature #Attawapiskat #NorthernLife #Northern #LifeInTheNorth #TheNorth #JamesBay
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
FUN FACT: Adrian played hockey at #TheJUNOCup in #Ottawa in 2017 & got to share the ice with former hockey inspirations. He’ll be returning to the city with music & stories on March 19 at #MeridianTheatresAtCentrepointe. #mymtacseason #OttawaConcerts TICKETS: meridiancentrepointe.com/en/adrian-su...
November 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
It’s been 7 years since the release of #INeedAngels. The powerful and introspective track explores the mental toll experienced by people in isolated places. It serves as a message of hope & perseverance, and encouragement to not give up. #WeAllNeedAngels #MentalHealth WATCH: youtu.be/b2VWNONdnbY?...
November 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Messkino (Mess-keh-noh) – Trail / You never know where a trail will lead, unless you follow it. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Trail #CWOTW #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree
November 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
When I take a moment to look around, I'm reminded how incredibly lucky I am to be surrounded by beautiful landscapes. I wouldn't trade this view & this life for anything in the world. It fuels my creativity and keeps me energized. #northernlife #lifeinthenorth #jamesbay #attawapiskat #creeterritory
November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Family time in Autumn 🍂 We love taking our grandkids for walks in the fall and watching them play in the leaves. 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #Family #Grandkids #Fall #Autumn #Attawapiskat #JamesBay #NorthernLife #LifeInTheNorth #Ontario #HeartOfGold
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Do you use #Spotify Premium? Pre-save Adrian’s book #TheWorkOfOurHands & get notified when it’s released. It invites readers into his world in Attawapiskat, where resilience & determination shape everyday life. #CanadianAuthor #Canadian #FirstNations #Cree PRE-SAVE: open.spotify.com/show/3Zl1VNP...
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This week’s #IndigenousMusicCountdown is live on #Spotify! Support the artists behind the music by streaming, following, and adding their tracks to your personal playlists. 💙 #spotifycanada #imc #indigenous #indigenousmusic LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...
November 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Here in James Bay, Northern lights often light up the night sky in beautiful ways. 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #NorthernLights #NorthernLife #Northern #LifeInTheNorth #TheNorth #Attawapiskat #JamesBay
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Adrian’s full music catalog is streaming on #Spotify. 🎶 Check out his artist profile to access his music, curated playlists, & more. Don’t forget to “follow” his Spotify profile & add your favourite songs to your playlists! #IndependentMusic #IndigenousMusic FOLLOW: open.spotify.com/artist/6kLy0...
November 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: N’gesosin (Nn-kee-soh-sin) – I’m Warm / When we’re out on the land, we use layers of clothing, and the heat from fires and woodstoves, to keep us warm. 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #Warmth #FeelingWarm #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #OmushkegowukCree #Cree
November 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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...
October 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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
October 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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...
October 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Autumn brings fallen leaves and memories that never fade. 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #Nature #Landscapes #LifeInTheNorth #Attawapiskat #JamesBay
October 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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...
October 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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
October 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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...
October 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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?...
October 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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...
October 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM