Welcome
The Native Hip-Hop Project was created in the winter of 2012 by Darren Brulé, manager and performer with award-winning Native hip-hop group Reddnation. It was developed after he delivered two successful music workshops in the northern Alberta communities of Whitefish Lake First Nation (2011) and Fort McMurray First Nation (2012), sponsored by the Future Leaders program (Alberta Culture). He then created this program as a full-time venture and soon brought in well-known Aboriginal hypnotist Scott Ward as the project's videographer and co-owner/manager.
Project Features & Benefits
The Native Hip-Hop Project is a great way to compliment existing programming in your community, reserve, or agency.
Today's youth are attracted to the looks and sounds of Native Hip-Hop. So how do we use Native Hip Hop as a tool? Its simple. Music is a powerful tool in itself. It can be an outlet for some to voice their opinions, feelings, and also as a way to interact with their peers.
In today's Native Hip-Hop there are certainly acts who portray negative lifestyles and mislead our Native youth into thinking being a negative influence is what its all about. This is where we come in. We not only discuss what it takes to become a performer, but we also have the knowledge and experience to convey to them a positive message when considering music as a career. We pride ourselves in being able to steer them in the right direction.
Here are some direct benefits participants will walk away with:
Overall, this project will give participants a taste of what it takes to become a working musician, but more importantly; it will give them the confidence they can use in their everyday life.
Have a look at previous projects below:
Project Features & Benefits
The Native Hip-Hop Project is a great way to compliment existing programming in your community, reserve, or agency.
Today's youth are attracted to the looks and sounds of Native Hip-Hop. So how do we use Native Hip Hop as a tool? Its simple. Music is a powerful tool in itself. It can be an outlet for some to voice their opinions, feelings, and also as a way to interact with their peers.
In today's Native Hip-Hop there are certainly acts who portray negative lifestyles and mislead our Native youth into thinking being a negative influence is what its all about. This is where we come in. We not only discuss what it takes to become a performer, but we also have the knowledge and experience to convey to them a positive message when considering music as a career. We pride ourselves in being able to steer them in the right direction.
Here are some direct benefits participants will walk away with:
- Improved Self-Esteem: You will see them come out of their shell as they grow more comfortable working in a group setting.
- Leadership Skills: You will see participants take on responsibility as they help their group work together and encourage each other.
- Increased Confidence: Participants will gain extra confidence as the mentors guide them throughout the process.
- Knowledge: They will gain valuable knowledge and insight on how to not only get started in music, but how to manage everything that comes with it.
Overall, this project will give participants a taste of what it takes to become a working musician, but more importantly; it will give them the confidence they can use in their everyday life.
Have a look at previous projects below:
NHHP - WHITEHORSE
NHHP - LAXGALTS'AP (GREENVILLE), BC
NHHP - VICTORIA, BC
Photos from previous projects: