Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie

Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie is a Pow-Wow singer/song-maker and Men's Traditional Dancer. He has grown up on the Pow-Wow Trail learning songs and drum teachings and has been dancing Men’s Traditional Style for 30 years. Originally from Neyaashiinigaming (Cape Croker) and currently residing in Sudbury, he works at Shkagamik Kwe Health Centre in Sudbury giving drum teachings to the youth about proper drum etiquette and Pow Wow songs. His solo album Round Dance & Beats, which blends traditional Pow Wow songs and hip-hop/electronic beats, was nominated for the 2017 Indigenous Album JUNO. He has also been nominated for Best Hand Drum Album and Best New Artist at the 2017 Indigenous Music Awards.