Nikamu Mamuitun

Since 2017, Nikamu Mamuitun, or “Songs That Bring Us Together,” has celebrated the collaboration and creativity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, providing a space where song becomes a powerful vehicle for unity and sharing. Born from a dream shared by Alan Côté of the Festival en chanson de Petite-Vallée and Florent Vollant, this project brings together singer-songwriters from diverse backgrounds, supported by mentors and an inspiring artistic direction.

Following a memorable first edition, a new cohort is preparing to meet audiences. Four Indigenous artists—Mimi O’Bonsawin (Abenaki, Ontario), Sandrine Masse (Wendat, Wendake), Pako (Attikamek, Manawan), Willows (Red River Métis, Manitoba)—and three non-Indigenous artists—Mariko (Sainte-Émilie-de-l’Énergie), Velours Velours (Sainte-Anne-des-Monts/Trois-Rivières), and Luan Larobina (Latino-Gaspé, Douglastown)—will join their voices to create a shared repertoire.

Under the musical direction of Ivan Boivin-Flamand and the artistic direction of Guillaume Arsenault, this new cohort will bring to life an album recorded at Makusham Studio, as well as a unique show, created in Petite-Vallée in the fall of 2025, before embarking on a tour of shows starting in April 2026, produced by Bleu Carpette.

Through exchange and cultural transmission, Nikamu Mamuitun brings cultures together in a vibrant celebration of the richness of musical fusion. A powerful and authentic performance that bears witness to unique human and artistic connections. The project, initiated by the Festival en chanson de Petite-Vallée and Makusham Musique, is overseen by REFRAIN—the Association of Independent Regional Arts Festivals—as part of the Ekote initiative, which aims to promote and disseminate Indigenous arts.