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Manitou Kwe , which translates from Ojibway to be "Woman Spirit" Singers was formed by Amber O’Hara in 1995.
Herstorically, we took up our drums in song to honour the missing and murdered women of native ancestry in Canada, for prisoners, and to help end violence in this world.
Manitou Kwe is made up of two women, both of whom are of native ancestry:
Amber O’Hara (Waabnong Kwe) and Diane Montreuil (Elawa Diyi Galuloi Lowa).
The women of Manitou Kwe singers have all been given the Traditional Teachings of our Sacred drum, and honour these Teachings.
We are committed to educating the public and our audiences about violence against Aboriginal women, prison injustice, and violence in general, through our music.
"Listening to Manitou Kwe Singers is a pleasure. You women rock!" - Isadore
"Its hard to believe you have only been drumming together for a short while. When you perform, the bond between you is evident. Anyone who hasn't heard you perform, HAS TO!" - Christine
"Your music helps makes the issue of missing and murdered women more real. Thank you for not letting us forget." - Maggie
"When will your CD be out?" - Several people (We are working on it!)
"The drumming and singing really hit you. Have never experienced anything quite like this before. It was very moving." -Carmen
Toronto Aboriginal Children's Choir
Boys and girls between the ages of 6 - 12 are invited to contact us if interested in a multicultural children's choir, singing Aboriginal music.
Children of all nations/races invited to audition.
Email if you are interested.
DRUMMING CIRCLEAre you interested in learning how to drum and sing? Are you looking for a supportive group of women to drum with? Manitou Kwe Singers will be hosting a Drumming Circle every second Monday evening in a park in Toronto.
In the event it is raining, drumming circles will be cancelled.
Locations will change monthly.
Just email us if you are interested in joining our drumming circle ( which takes place following Manitou Kwe Practice sessions) and we will give you the park location for that month.
