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KYM

Sunshine is great medicine.

About Me

i am a carrier, cree, shuswap and irish woman and am a proud member of the lheidli t'enneh nation, the place where two rivers meet, in the northern interior of british columbia. i am a mother of four, and a grandmother to one sweet little soul we call 'sunshine'. i do my very best to live a healthy and wholesome lifestyle while raising my children in a drug and alcohol free home. i am surrounded with the richness of the arts and culture of my beautiful people. music and family are at the heart of my circle. i have been blessed with the gifts of singing and painting. these gifts have become my saving grace... a channel in which to heal and grow. i believe in the power of the mind and the sacredness of words spoken. each and everyday i give thanks for my life and rejoice in the journey that brought me here and the work that it has lead me to. i am a member of a traditional drum group called 'iskwew' which means 'woman' in the cree language. this is a new adventure as it has led me to learn more about my indigenous culture and the root of language and music. i also have a solo career and am working towards recording my own original songs. i enjoy the outdoors, walking, yoga, good films, healthy food, dark chocolate, listening to all kinds of music and spending time with my loved ones. i feel very blessed and look forward to this new journey as my life transitions into the next phase and a brand new year.

My Interests

music, filmmaking, visual arts, new media arts, indigenous cultures of the world, language revitalization, singing, learning new songs, eagles, horses, traditional art expressions, theatre, spirituality, health and wellness, self help books, hearing people's success stories, teaching children, playing guitar, painting rocks, dancing, walking, yoga, wild/organic foods, education, watching documentaries, traveling, drawing, painting, sculpting, journaling, playing with my children, playing pool, visiting with dear friends, sharing stories, good clean humour, laughing, being the best that i can be.

I'd like to meet:

Only good looking people... kidding. I am on this space to network with musicians and artists and to meet positive and inspirational people. I have met some very amazing and talented people along the way. I look forward to this magical journey and to expanding my circle even further. Mussi Cho!Your life is a most precious gift. Fill every corner of it with the best that you can.

Music:

Lucinda Williams, Mihirangi, Patty Griffin, Annie Humphrey, Gillian Welsh, Los Lonely Boys, Taima, Ben Harper, Mike Gouchie, Jann Arden, Sandy Scofield, Patsy Cline, Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, MicEL, Billy Holiday, Kinnie Starr, The Wailin' Jennys, Sarah McGlachlan, Marcel Gagnon, Robbie Robertson, Fruit, The Be Good Tanyas, Holly McNarland, Leela Gilday, M'Girl, Red Thunder, Jewel, John Trudell, Suzie Ungerleider (Oh Susanah), Bjork, Natalie Merchant, Jack Johnson, Johnny Cash, Norah Jones, Sarah Harmer, CCR, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Buddy Gouchie, Dan Mangan, Coco Love Alcorn, Joy Harjo, Samsara, PJ Harvey, Maiya Robbie, Feist, Art Napoleon, Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir, Allison Kraus, Diana Kraul, Virginia Rodrigez, Po'Girl, Ulali and so many others...

Movies:

Once, August Rush, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring - Vertical Ray of the Sun - Atunajuat, The Fast Runner - Whale Rider - Dreamkeeper- Rabbit Proof Fence - Little Miss Sunshine - One Flew Over The Coo Coo's Nest - Dance Me Outside - Smoke Signals - Prayer for a Good Day - Magnolia - Brave Heart - Dancer in the Dark - Tortilla Soup - My Neighbor Totoro - Dances with Wolves - Grease

Television:

Miami Ink, Discovery Channel, Knowledge Network, APTN, CMT.

Books:

The Alchemist, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz - The Lesser Blessed by RVC - Angel Wing Splash Pattern by RVC - What's the Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses? by RVC - A Man Called Raven by RVC - Blue Marrow by Louise Halfe - Monkey Beach by Eden Robinson

Heroes:

My Mom and Dad

My Blog

Congratulations to Sandy and Fara!

I just want to extend a very heartfelt congratulations to Sandy Scofield and Fara Palmer for their recent JUNO nominations. These two women are worthy of many, many awards and recognition for the role...
Posted by KYM on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:24:00 PST

Appreciating what I have.

Lately things have been challenging for me. This time of year is ALWAYS difficult. I know it has something to do with my birthday... I have never been a fan of birthdays. Plus, I think it has a lot to...
Posted by KYM on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:15:00 PST

My Big Brother

Hello Friends!I just have to share this news before I burst.Okay, those of you who know me know that my little brother Mike Gouchie has left a mark on the Aboriginal County Music Scene in Canada. Wel...
Posted by KYM on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:54:00 PST

Meet my Dad.

Eulogy of my late Father ~ Ernest Louie Gouchie August 4, 1939 ~ February 23, 2007   We have gathered today to honor and pay our respect to a great man, Ernie Gouchie. Ernie was a devoted son to...
Posted by KYM on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:48:00 PST