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A familiar voice will be singing the national anthem ahead of the Grey Cup game at Mosaic Stadium on Nov. 20.
Teagan Littlechief from the White Bear First Nations is to sing O Canada in Cree, English and French before the CFL’s championship game. She often has sung the anthem prior to Saskatchewan Roughriders games.
“I’m so thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to showcase Indigenous language and culture at the Grey Cup in my home province,” Littlechief said in a media release.
“As we continue to build a better country through reconciliation, inclusivity and representation, this is a step in the right direction and it’s a message to all Canadians that we are stronger when we stand together. And how better to send such an important message than through the gift and joy of music.”
The recording artist has received a number of honours, including the award for Indigenous Artist of the Year from the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards. She’s in awe of the chance to sing at the CFL’s title game.
“The Grey Cup is one of the country’s biggest sporting events each year,” she said in the release. “Performing for football fans and feeding off their energy and excitement is always amazing, but I know this will be like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. I can’t wait!”
“Teagan wows Rider Nation with her rendition of ‘O Canada’ on a regular basis and we are thrilled that the whole country will be able to experience her incredible talent,” Roughriders president-CEO Craig Reynolds added.
“As we work together towards truth and reconciliation, hearing our national anthem in Cree on a stage as big as the 109th Grey Cup will be a truly special moment for all of us.”