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Episode 11: Vince Fontaine Indigenous Musician and Founder of Eagle And Hawk


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Bringing The Indigenous Voice On The Airwaves With Vince Fontaine 
In this edition of Moccasin Tracks we converse with Vince Fontaine, founder of Eagle and Hawk and Indigenous Rock Band Indian City based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He tells us the stories behind the songs and we broadcast with you songs of Eagle and Hawk.
Eagle & Hawk is a Canadian roots-rock band based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Bringing energy, spirit, and commitment to the stage, the band delivers catchy and infectious songs that draw in a wide demographic of Indigenous and non-Indigenous music fans and social justice advocates alike. Their signature style of lyrics, hooks and melodies often peeks through the lens of Indigenous stories, voices and imagery earning them recognition across Canada. With multiple music award nominations and wins across North America, Eagle & Hawk has been a part of the country's musical fabric for more than 22 years. Their latest record, Liberty,takes a pointed look societal issues including, liberty, freedom, the rise and presence of women in society, the great divide and other universal questions of the human experience.In 2019, CBC gave Eagle & Hawk the green light to produce a documentary to share the stories of their two decades in music and solidify the band's musical legacy. Seeing Red is slated for release in 2020.
Music Credits: Eagle and Hawk and Indian City Bands
Songs: Eagle and Hawk
Sundancer 21
She's Come Of Age
Spirit
Life Is A Circle
and Through The Flood with Indian City 
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Deb Reger is host, producer and engineer for Moccasin Tracks. In Solidarity with Traditional Original Peoples!! We will continue to prioritize the voices of the original peoples and the many issues confronting original peoples today that includes decolonization of our minds, workplaces and institutions. As Abenaki scholar Marge Bruchac said in an interview, we are still living in a colonial state, we are not yet in a post-colonial time Decolonization is still important to talk about and work for. Contemporary and Traditional music from Native artists, news views and interviews. Producing from home since covid!
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