By Patrick Quinn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Nation Indigenous artists continued to break new ground at the 55th Juno Awards, held in Hamilton on March 29. The Juno Honouring Ceremony, presented the day before, featured a performance by Cree singer-songwriter Siibii, along with Allied Nation, Little Creek Singers and YB Nakota. Aside from traditional and contemporary Indigenous music categories, Indigenous artists were represented in six other competitions. Inuit throat-singing duo PIQSIQ celebrated their first nomination for Global Music Album of the Year for their album Legends. The recognition marked another milestone for sisters Tiffany Ayalik and Inuksuk Mackay, whose fusion of traditional practice with modern technology pushes the boundaries of contemporary soundscapes. While they long performed live with only their vocals and a looping effects station, this album was…
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