Mike Paul

An Exceptional Musical Performance with Mike Paul Kuekuatsheu

We invite you to experience an extraordinary musical performance by Mike Paul Kuekuatsheu, a renowned singer-songwriter from the Innu Nation of Mashteuiatsh.

This Indigenous folk-rock and traditional show will immerse you in the rhythms and sounds of the First Peoples. Accompanied by four musicians, Mike Paul offers a festive, colorful, and deeply moving experience, blending French and Innu. The performance takes you into the Nutshimit (the heart of the land), celebrating Indigenous cultural and musical richness while shining a spotlight on Nehlueun, a language on the verge of extinction, during the UN-proclaimed International Decade of Indigenous Languages.
MAMU = Together!

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Biography of Mike Paul Kuekuatsheu

Born on the shores of Lake Pekuakami in Mashteuiatsh, Mike Paul has been a key figure in the Indigenous music scene for over 30 years. Winner of two 2022 Indigenous Superstar Awards for Best Rock Album and Best Indigenous Language Album (Ashuapmushuan), he has also been nominated for the Indigenous Music Awards and the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Known as "The Wolverine" (Kuekuatsheu in Innu), he creates dynamic, diverse songs deeply rooted in Ilnu culture.

Guided by the spirits of the river and winds, Mike Paul advocates for the protection of the Earth and pride in his millennia-old hunter-gatherer culture. With his upcoming album Nutshimit (to be released in 2025), he offers innovative folk-rock music in Innu, French, and English, taking listeners on a journey through the myths and legends of the First Peoples.

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Career Highlights

Concerts: Performances in Brittany (France), the United States, and across Canada (Manitoba, Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick).
Television: Appearances on TAM 1 and 3, Makusham, Sortir (Radio-Canada), La Petite Séduction, and Indigenous Day Live 2018 in Ottawa.
Soundtracks: Contributions to Mishkuenita (APTN) and Le Diable de la Côte-Nord (2022).
Awards: Finalist for the Objectif Scène award as a songwriter and recipient of the CALQ Impulsion Grant in 2019.
Other Talents: Storyteller and speaker on First Peoples' culture.

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About the Nutshimit Show

With a seasoned musical team, Mike Paul delivers a rich and diverse fourth album. The show transitions from the folk sounds of mandolins, acoustic guitars, and ancestral drums to a powerful rock vibe evoking the northern winds. The songs, performed in Innu Aimun, invite you to rediscover a millennia-old culture in perfect harmony with nature.

Embark on a journey into the heart of the majestic boreal forest, following the rhythm of the seasons!

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We would be honored to share this unique cultural experience with you and your audience.

Tshinashkumitinau!

Price: $4,500 + tax + travel expenses from Lac St-Jean and accommodation, if applicable.

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