Jaaji , whose background is Mohawk and Inuk , was raised in Quaqtaq , Quebec , and Chelsey June , who is Métis of Cree and Algonquin heritage , is from Ottawa . They were each active in music as solo artists for a year when they met at a live showcase for indigenous musicians sponsored by APTN . After marrying and deciding to work together as a duo , they released their debut album '' Jaaji and Chelsey June '' in 2015 . They won the Canadian Folk Music Award for Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year at the 12th Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2016
12th Canadian Folk Music Awards
12th Canadian Folk Music Awards
Twin Flames (band)