Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

June is Indigenous History month and High Beam Dreams is celebrating this month and hosting Kym Gouchie.

About Kym Gouchie:

With ancestral roots in the Lheidli T’enneh, Cree and Secwépemc Nations, KYM GOUCHIE is fostering change through her music and art. Her music brings awareness to First Nations and women’s issues, promoting reconciliation and community building while reminding us that we are all in this together. Her stories are a testament to the human spirit, weaving together threads of her own journey from personal tragedy to triumph. Kym’s traditional hand drum, clean, crisp acoustic guitar and full-bodied voice make her a powerful artist. Traditional First Nations, folk, and country tones alongside poignant and inspirational lyrics capture the hearts of young and old — her genuine and heartfelt performances have a profound and sometimes emotional impact on her audience. A respected elder-in-training of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation, also known as Prince George, BC, Kym is sought after to perform and speak at traditional welcoming ceremonies, cultural gatherings, schools, and conferences.

A warrior of the light, Kym’s inspirational music lifts the soul beyond its fettered state along the quest of creating a better world with compassion, understanding and forgiveness, reminding us that we are all in this together.

LOLA PARKS opens.
Lola Parks is an award-winning Indigenous Soul Folk & Pop singer-songwriter who sings with an honesty that inspires her audience to dig deeper and share a genuine connection across diverse barriers. Carried by dangerous lyrics and a seductive voice, her music is boho chic, intimate and evocative. She is a skillful and intelligent songwriter influenced by her Montagnais-Innu and European heritage while staying true to her jazz roots. She has five studio releases, performed on five continents and garnered multiple awards and publishing.