George Paul

Since 2007, George Paul has held the esteemed position of Aboriginal Cultural Presenter at the Metepenagiag Heritage Park. From 1988 to 1991, he served as Director/Manager with the Native Council of PEI.. As a Singer/Songwriter and Solo artist, George's artistic journey has unfolded over the years, with a notable moment in 2001 when he performed the Gala showcase for the ECMAs. In 2017, he took on the role of a Traditional Elder guide, guest, and performer in the Etlitoq artsnb Indigenous music workshop. 2019 marked another milestone as George participated in the Indigenous Film Slam: Take 3, portraying the role of an Elder in the impactful "Find Your Way" music video—a project funded by PETL & artsnb. His diverse experiences reflect his steadfast commitment to preserving and showcasing the beauty of indigenous culture across various artistic realms.

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Elder George Paul from Metepenagiag First Nation performing the Gathering Song at the Wabanaki Centre at NBCC Moncton
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Creator of the Honour Song, Mi’kmaw Elder George Paul has made it his quest to encourage pride in First Nations traditions. (CBC News)
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George Paul has been working on reviving traditional mi’kmag music with a modern twist for 30 years. He’s known in his community of Metepenagiag, New-Brunswick, as well as throughout the Maritimes for being an important voice on Indigenous issues. (Musique Nomade)
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“Find Your Way” artsnb music video featuring Elder George Paul

GRANTS & AWARDS

  • 1997: artsnb Creation grant awarded to create “Red Ochre” under classical music to create traditional and contemporary Micmac music.
  • 2001: East Coast Music Award for “Aboriginal Artist/Group of the Year 2001”
  • 2001: The Secretary of State grant awarded by the Native Council of P.E.I. to create "Traditional Mi’kmaq Chants" album for Education, to be a teaching tool.
  • 2004: artsnb Creation grant awarded to create “Ancient Sounds Emerging” under classical music.

DISCOGRAPHY

  • 1991: Traditional Mi’kmaq Chants
  • 1993: * Traditional Voices from the Eastern Door Volume 1
  • 1998: Red Ochre
  • 2003: The Spirit of Dreams
  • 2018: “All my people” sung with various Indigenous artists from ALL MY PEOPLE album © Musique nomade

* Collaboration recording with James Augustine & Donna Augustine on Squanto: A Warrior's Tale is a 1994 theatrical live action Disney adventure film.