Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP

About Me

standing ground is a collaborative spoken word/poetry album from Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, Cape Croker, Ontario, Canada.
"Held steady by the conscious lyrics of Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, one of Canadas best known Indigenous writers" (Te Kupu) and the creative force and Executive Producer behind the project, standing ground is a unique offering heralding a new era of musical collaborations between Indigenous peoples. A new form of music blending Indigenous music and poetry with influences ranging from hip-hop to jazz, standing ground represents a contemporary musicality, aesthetic, and state of mind largely unknown outside of Indigenous communities.
"You can hear that passion, the anger and the love in this just-released CD of spoken word." - Redwire Magazine
"This is an album that will not allow itself to be relegated to any pre-formed mold. Musically speaking, this album is simply rich, thick, and full of good sound. The combination of disparate styles and instruments showcased on this album is intelligently and artfully accomplished." - Red Ink, Volume 11.2
"WOW, very Groovy and inspiring." - Jennifer Ashawasegai, Moose FM

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/20/2006
Band Website: kegedonce.com
Band Members: kateri akiwenzie-damm & a revolving list of guest artists including Te Kupu, Shane Belcourt, Marcos Arcentales, Maaka & Mina, Raven Kanatakta Polson-Lahache, Koru, John Thorp, Luis Abanto, Timothy Sullivan, Laura Crema, Himiona Grace
Influences: Irene Akiwenzie, Georgian Bay, Neyaashiinigmiing, the Oka Crisis, wild leeks, moonlight, Langston Hughes, odemein, fiddleheads, lady mocassins, limestone, gravel roads, loons, forgiveness, mud, stars, Pablo Neruda, my neices, Otis, rowing, loneliness, longing, snowball fights, chocolate cake, my nephews, righteous anger, injustice, intertribals, systemic racism, Aotearoa, Kanatan Aski, Upper Hutt Posse, karaoke, rain, dust, rez cars, stories, love, mercy, faith, weirdos, the tides, fear, wild rice, lust, fish, clouds, wind, maple syrup, sex, freedom fighters, drunkards, shame, puddles, revolutionaries, frustration, impatience, desire, beauty, friendship...
Sounds Like: Nothing you've ever heard before
Record Label: Nishin Sounds, Cape Croker Rez, RR 5 Wiarton, ONT
Type of Label: None

My Blog

My "Heart of a Poet" Episode is Now Available on DVD!

My episode of "Heart of a Poet" is now available through Title House e-Distribution. It was filmed in my community at Cape Croker Reserve, Neyaashiinigming with a special performance at the ..:namespa...
Posted by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:17:00 PST

Waking Hour & Speak My Name - Vocals by Laura Crema

"Waking Hour" & "Speak My Name" Lead Vocals - Laura Crema www.lauracrema.com Lyrics - Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm from the Album "Doc Ramone and Corduroy Kid Present DIRTY BOTTOM" Shawn Hall, Brennan S...
Posted by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:27:00 PST

Alootook Ipellie - Rest in Peace My Friend

Alootook Ipellie 1951 - 2007 I say these to you my friends/Of different races of many places. I speak as one and speak for many/Who are Inuit of many faces. For I am one an Inuk, living/my dreams wi...
Posted by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:10:00 PST

A Racist "Revolution" Led by the Australian Government

Massive Violation of Human Rights of the Aboriginal People in the Northern Territories Ahnee Friends, Read the article below and take whatever action you can. We're trying to organize an even...
Posted by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:04:00 PST

My National Day of Action Interview on CBC Radio

Ahnee, I was interviewed by CBC Radio's Adrian Harewood on "All in a Day" in Ottawa regarding the National Day of Action, along with a young woman named Jill Buckshot. You can listen to it at http://...
Posted by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:01:00 PST

"Roar" Photo by Himiona Grace

The photo with the track "Roar" is by my friend Himiona Grace. Check out more of his incredible photography at http://www.indiginz.co.nz/...
Posted by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:47:00 PST

"play" on National Aboriginal Day, June 21

Ahnee my friends, I was asked to record a poem for CBC Radio to be broadcast on National Aboriginal Day. The poem i chose is called "play". I recorded a modified version on Monday at the CBC...
Posted by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:57:00 PST

The Live Music Report Review of A CONSTELLATION OF BONES

The Live Music Report March 2007 ..> Kaha:wi Dance Theatre and Rubberbandance Grouppresented by Danceworks March 810, 2007 " Enwave Theatre " Toronto..> ..> Hybridityby Paul J. Youngman with...
Posted by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP on Thu, 10 May 2007 07:26:00 PST

Globe & Mail Review of A Constellation of Bones

Moving to different rhythms PAULA CITRON .. Summary --> Rubberbandance Group and Kaha:wi Dance Theatre At Enwave Theatre In Toronto on Thursday Print Edition - Section Front Enlarge Image&n...
Posted by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:32:00 PST

A Constellation of Bones, March 8-10, 2007, Enwave Theatre, Toronto

A Constellation of Bones, a multidisciplinary international Indigenous collaboration by writer/spoken word artist Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm (Chippewas of Nawash First Nation), choreographer/dancer Santee ...
Posted by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 09:09:00 PST