Adrian Sutherland
@attaboyadrian.bsky.social
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
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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...
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mawchipino (MAW-chi-pi-no) – Renewal / Out on the land the renewal of nature is always present. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Renewal #CWOTW #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #OnTheLand #Nature #PolarBear
December 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mawchipino (MAW-chi-pi-no) – Renewal / Out on the land the renewal of nature is always present. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Renewal #CWOTW #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #OnTheLand #Nature #PolarBear
I’M NOT AFRAID is officially out now on all your favourite streaming platforms! Written by Adrian Sutherland with an amazing group of youth from #Kashechewan, this lively, feel-good track carries a message of hope and connection. #ImNotAfraid STREAMING PLATFORMS: lnk.to/AdrianSuther...
December 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I’M NOT AFRAID is officially out now on all your favourite streaming platforms! Written by Adrian Sutherland with an amazing group of youth from #Kashechewan, this lively, feel-good track carries a message of hope and connection. #ImNotAfraid STREAMING PLATFORMS: lnk.to/AdrianSuther...
I’M NOT AFRAID is a song born from Northern roots, young perspectives, and hope. 💙 The music video premieres TONIGHT at 7pm ET on YouTube! Visit the video on YouTube now, and tap “Notify me” to get a reminder. #Kashechewan #ImNotAfraid WATCH: youtu.be/ru8IhEVMJlA
December 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I’M NOT AFRAID is a song born from Northern roots, young perspectives, and hope. 💙 The music video premieres TONIGHT at 7pm ET on YouTube! Visit the video on YouTube now, and tap “Notify me” to get a reminder. #Kashechewan #ImNotAfraid WATCH: youtu.be/ru8IhEVMJlA
Adrian Sutherland’s debut book THE WORK OF OUR HANDS is almost here! He shares his life behind the music, rooted in reflection, resilience, and realities that don’t make the headlines. 💙 #TheWorkOfOurHands #CanadianAuthor #PenguinRandomCA #Cree PRE-ORDER: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/671056...
December 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Adrian Sutherland’s debut book THE WORK OF OUR HANDS is almost here! He shares his life behind the music, rooted in reflection, resilience, and realities that don’t make the headlines. 💙 #TheWorkOfOurHands #CanadianAuthor #PenguinRandomCA #Cree PRE-ORDER: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/671056...
Get ready for a new song! Dropping THIS FRIDAY… #Kashechewan #ImNotAfraid
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Get ready for a new song! Dropping THIS FRIDAY… #Kashechewan #ImNotAfraid
Join us for the #Toronto launch of Adrian Sutherland’s book THE WORK OF OUR HANDS on Jan 15! This FREE event, hosted by #AnotherStoryBookshop, #PenguinRandomCA, and #IndigenousLiteraturesLab, will feature a short reading, a Q&A, and a book signing. TICKETS: www.eventbrite.ca/e/launch-of-...
December 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Join us for the #Toronto launch of Adrian Sutherland’s book THE WORK OF OUR HANDS on Jan 15! This FREE event, hosted by #AnotherStoryBookshop, #PenguinRandomCA, and #IndigenousLiteraturesLab, will feature a short reading, a Q&A, and a book signing. TICKETS: www.eventbrite.ca/e/launch-of-...
Something new is coming soon… #Kashechewan
December 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Something new is coming soon… #Kashechewan
The latest #IndigenousMusicCountdown is live on #Spotify! Explore new music & help your favourite artists grow by streaming their songs, following, and adding their tracks to your playlists. 💙 Help amplify #Indigenous music by saving the #IMC playlist, too! LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...
December 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The latest #IndigenousMusicCountdown is live on #Spotify! Explore new music & help your favourite artists grow by streaming their songs, following, and adding their tracks to your playlists. 💙 Help amplify #Indigenous music by saving the #IMC playlist, too! LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...
This month is packed with many exciting things, but pausing to enjoy the weather and the views at home always helps me stay grounded.🌅 📷: Judy Sutherland #sunset #sunsets #winter #frozenlake #sky #nature #north #lifeinthenorth
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This month is packed with many exciting things, but pausing to enjoy the weather and the views at home always helps me stay grounded.🌅 📷: Judy Sutherland #sunset #sunsets #winter #frozenlake #sky #nature #north #lifeinthenorth
Adrian Sutherland is bringing THE HORIZON TOUR to #Hamilton on March 17 at #MillsHardware – performing as a trio with Chris & Matt Gormley. Adrian’s soulful roots-rock & heartfelt stories from the Far North create an experience that leaves a lasting impression. TICKETS: www.tixr.com/groups/sonic...
December 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Adrian Sutherland is bringing THE HORIZON TOUR to #Hamilton on March 17 at #MillsHardware – performing as a trio with Chris & Matt Gormley. Adrian’s soulful roots-rock & heartfelt stories from the Far North create an experience that leaves a lasting impression. TICKETS: www.tixr.com/groups/sonic...
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Oochepik (Oh-chay-puk) – Roots / Just like plants, families are the roots that ground and support us as we grow. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Roots #Nature #Family #CWOTW #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #Weather
December 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Oochepik (Oh-chay-puk) – Roots / Just like plants, families are the roots that ground and support us as we grow. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Roots #Nature #Family #CWOTW #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #Weather
December 6 marks the #NationalDayOfRemembranceAndActionOnViolenceAgainstWomen. NOWHERE TO RUN is Adrian Sutherland’s most personal song, and addresses the important topic of violence towards women. #AdrianSutherland #NowhereToRun #EndViolence #December6 NOWHERE TO RUN: youtu.be/FRV-EzAo6kA?...
December 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
December 6 marks the #NationalDayOfRemembranceAndActionOnViolenceAgainstWomen. NOWHERE TO RUN is Adrian Sutherland’s most personal song, and addresses the important topic of violence towards women. #AdrianSutherland #NowhereToRun #EndViolence #December6 NOWHERE TO RUN: youtu.be/FRV-EzAo6kA?...
Thank you to Sam Allcock from #WireServiceCanada for the article about Adrian’s headlining show at #AlliedMusicCentre #MasseyHall in #Toronto on March 20! Head to the Linktree in bio to purchase your tickets. 💙 Article: www.wireservice.ca/adrian-suthe...
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thank you to Sam Allcock from #WireServiceCanada for the article about Adrian’s headlining show at #AlliedMusicCentre #MasseyHall in #Toronto on March 20! Head to the Linktree in bio to purchase your tickets. 💙 Article: www.wireservice.ca/adrian-suthe...
With new music on the horizon, an upcoming book, and more shows to be announced soon… 2026 is shaping up to be a very special year for Adrian! If you’d like behind-the-scenes updates straight to your inbox, subscribe for his free monthly news and never miss a thing. SUBSCRIBE: tr.ee/KwXtCx6KyE
December 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
With new music on the horizon, an upcoming book, and more shows to be announced soon… 2026 is shaping up to be a very special year for Adrian! If you’d like behind-the-scenes updates straight to your inbox, subscribe for his free monthly news and never miss a thing. SUBSCRIBE: tr.ee/KwXtCx6KyE
Adrian and his trio with brothers Chris & Matt Gormley lit up the stage at #Supercrawl in 2023 with an electrifying performance. 🌟 They’ll bring that same energy to #SouthernOntario on THE HORIZON TOUR in March. Don’t miss your chance to see them live! TICKETS: adriansutherlandmusic.com/shows
December 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Adrian and his trio with brothers Chris & Matt Gormley lit up the stage at #Supercrawl in 2023 with an electrifying performance. 🌟 They’ll bring that same energy to #SouthernOntario on THE HORIZON TOUR in March. Don’t miss your chance to see them live! TICKETS: adriansutherlandmusic.com/shows
TORONTO! Adrian Sutherland’s THE HORIZON TOUR is coming to #AlliedMusicCentre on March 20! Experience his soulful roots-rock sound & powerful stories he brings from Ontario's Far North. Artist presale starts TODAY @ 12pm ET with password OURHANDS. TICKETS: alliedmusiccentre.mhrth.com/tickets/adri...
December 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
TORONTO! Adrian Sutherland’s THE HORIZON TOUR is coming to #AlliedMusicCentre on March 20! Experience his soulful roots-rock sound & powerful stories he brings from Ontario's Far North. Artist presale starts TODAY @ 12pm ET with password OURHANDS. TICKETS: alliedmusiccentre.mhrth.com/tickets/adri...
Adrian Sutherland’s THE HORIZON TOUR is coming to #SouthernOntario in March 2026! He brings his soulful roots-rock, powerful storytelling, & #Cree culture to stages across the region. Grab your tickets now to experience songs & stories from the Far North. TICKETS: www.adriansutherlandmusic.com/shows
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Adrian Sutherland’s THE HORIZON TOUR is coming to #SouthernOntario in March 2026! He brings his soulful roots-rock, powerful storytelling, & #Cree culture to stages across the region. Grab your tickets now to experience songs & stories from the Far North. TICKETS: www.adriansutherlandmusic.com/shows
It’s officially 1 month until the release of my first book #TheWorkOfOurHands! In it, I share how resilience and determination shaped my life growing up in the remote northern village of #Attawapiskat. #AdrianSutherland #PenguinRandomCA PRE-ORDER: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/671056...
November 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
It’s officially 1 month until the release of my first book #TheWorkOfOurHands! In it, I share how resilience and determination shaped my life growing up in the remote northern village of #Attawapiskat. #AdrianSutherland #PenguinRandomCA PRE-ORDER: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/671056...
Happy Birthday to Adrian! 🎂 What an incredible year it’s been, filled with music, milestones, and memories. Your songs and stories continue to inspire people far beyond your hometown, and we’re looking forward to seeing everything you’ll accomplish in the year ahead! 📷: Nicci Pryce/Hillside Festival
November 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Happy Birthday to Adrian! 🎂 What an incredible year it’s been, filled with music, milestones, and memories. Your songs and stories continue to inspire people far beyond your hometown, and we’re looking forward to seeing everything you’ll accomplish in the year ahead! 📷: Nicci Pryce/Hillside Festival
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Gisskwaniss (giss-kwah-niss) – Cloud / Sometimes I enjoy just sitting and watching the clouds go by. ❄️ 📷: Judy Sutherland #Cloud #Clouds #CWOTW #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #Weather
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Gisskwaniss (giss-kwah-niss) – Cloud / Sometimes I enjoy just sitting and watching the clouds go by. ❄️ 📷: Judy Sutherland #Cloud #Clouds #CWOTW #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #Weather
Pond Hockey in the North 🏒❄️ I grew up in the North playing hockey on frozen ponds, and learning hockey skills on homemade rinks. It’s a tradition that I now love passing down to my grandkids! 📷: Judy Sutherland #Hockey #PondHockey #Grandkids #Family #JamesBay #Attawapiskat #CreeTerritory #Cree
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Pond Hockey in the North 🏒❄️ I grew up in the North playing hockey on frozen ponds, and learning hockey skills on homemade rinks. It’s a tradition that I now love passing down to my grandkids! 📷: Judy Sutherland #Hockey #PondHockey #Grandkids #Family #JamesBay #Attawapiskat #CreeTerritory #Cree
HOLIDAY PROMO! 🎁 From now until Dec 25 order any piece of merchandise from Adrian’s online store and receive a FREE CD of your choice! Simply include the name of the album in the order notes at checkout. #PreciousDiamonds #Merchandise #HolidayGifts SHOP NOW: adriansutherlandmusic.com/store
November 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
HOLIDAY PROMO! 🎁 From now until Dec 25 order any piece of merchandise from Adrian’s online store and receive a FREE CD of your choice! Simply include the name of the album in the order notes at checkout. #PreciousDiamonds #Merchandise #HolidayGifts SHOP NOW: adriansutherlandmusic.com/store
This week’s #IndigenousMusicCountdown is live on #Spotify! Support the artists behind the music by streaming, following, & adding their tracks to your personal playlists. Hit “Save” on the playlist to help amplify #IndigenousMusic on Spotify! #spotifycanada LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This week’s #IndigenousMusicCountdown is live on #Spotify! Support the artists behind the music by streaming, following, & adding their tracks to your personal playlists. Hit “Save” on the playlist to help amplify #IndigenousMusic on Spotify! #spotifycanada LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pM...
