VANCOUVER — Inuk singer-songwriter Elisapie and Haisla hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids were early winners at the Juno Awards industry ceremony.
The Saturday evening soiree saw Elisapie’s pop covers collection “Inuktitut” pick up adult alternative album, while Rez Kids “Red Future” landed rap album of the year.
The Junos hardware was handed out during an industry gala event in Vancouver where prizes in more than 40 categories will be awarded, including single and album of the year, as well as a new Juno recognizing South Asian music.
Other early winners included “No Time” by Interplanetary Criminal and SadBoi which earned dance recording of the year. “This But More” by Priori won electronic album.
Country singer Josh Ross and pop star Tate McRae headed into the weekend as the top contenders with five nominations each.
Folk singer Sarah Harmer will receive this year’s humanitarian award for her advocacy of environmental and human rights issues.
The ceremony streams live on CBC Music’s YouTube page starting at 6 p.m. PT and is a precursor to tomorrow’s televised CBC broadcast hosted by Michael Buble.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 29, 2025.
David Friend, The Canadian Press
