Stoney Park Singers
The Stoney Park Singers are a renowned family drum group from Mînî Thnî (Morley), Alberta, located on Treaty 7 territory. Established in 1976 by the late Paul Beaver, the group has gained a reputation as one of the most respected and influential drum groups on the powwow trail.
In 1981, leadership of the group was passed to Paul’s son, the late Coleman Beaver (Poucette). Under his leadership the Stoney Park Singers have made a lasting impact across Turtle Island, earning numerous championship titles and hosting major powwow events. Among their most notable achievements are three victories at the Tribes Powwow, and back-to-back championships at the Schemitzun Powwow in 1993 and 1994, where they were recognized as the World Champion Drum Group.
The group made history as the first Indigenous drum group nominated in an open category at the Juno Awards for their album Audés Journey (1994), followed by a Canada Aboriginal Music Award nomination and win in 2001 for Wolf Pack. In 2018, they received a prestigious Native American Music Award (NAMA) for their album The Journey.
The Stoney Park Singers are also pioneers in the recording industry, becoming one of the first drum groups to work with Sweet Grass Records under producer Ted Whitecalf. Their recordings helped strengthen the presence of traditional and contemporary Indigenous music in the industry.
Today, The Stoney Park Singers continue to travel across Turtle Island, sharing their music, culture, and traditions, and inspiring future generations while honouring the legacy of those who came before them.
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Speak Up! is curated by David McLeod (member of the Pine Creek First Nation, MB), Indigenous programming consultant.