Morgan Toney, 2025 Indigenous Artist Recognition Award

Musician, Morgan Toney discusses musical journey and why it's vital that young people preserve Indigenous culture and language. Toney also shares his creative process, drawing inspiration from nature and the importance of creating a comfortable and focused environment.

The Creative Nova Scotia Awards are presented by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council to celebrate artistic excellence across Mi'kma'ki.

Award categories are as follows:

• Creative Community Impact
• Prix Grand-Pré
• Established Artist
• Emerging Artist
• Black Artist
• Indigenous Artist
• The Portia White Prize

Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000! Visit artsns.ca for more information.

This series would not be possible without the fantastic production work of Heist and Keke Beatz.