Mina Nowewinan (Good Sounds) - Nov. 26, 2026

The International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS) is thrilled to announce Mina Nowewinan (Good Sounds), a breathtaking celebration of artistic brilliance and leadership in the Indigenous music community. Hosted at Toronto's historic arts and events venue, The Carlu, this event will feature a star-studded lineup of Indigenous talent from across Northern Turtle Island, including two-time JUNO award winner, William Prince; award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter, Elisapie; rising mythic pop star, Siibii; JUNO-nominated Métis fiddle phenom, Brianna Lizotte; and renowned JUNO-award-winning Anishinaabe drum group, Bear Creek.

We are honouring the past seven years of good sounds: niizhaaswi nsabi-boon minik mina nowewinan. In celebration of the great turning and changing of the seasons, Mina Nowewinan marks the culmination of IIMS's first seven-year cycle. Join us at this special, first-of-its-kind celebration, where we will lift up some of the brightest voices in Indigenous music and share some exciting surprises — including the announcement of the IIMS 2027 full program.

About the International Indigenous Music Summit
IIMS is the largest global event solely dedicated to celebrating, creating awareness, sharing resources, and building opportunities for the Indigenous music community. Produced by the Indigenous Music Alliance (IMA), IIMS seeks to amplify and empower Indigenous artists and industry through ceremony, connection, inspiration and dialogue, and fosters opportunities that create and deepen relationships in ally communities and across mainstream industry.