THUNDER BAY – Aysanabee, a singer-songwriter raised in Kaministiquia, closed off Marina Park’s Canada Day on the Waterfront on the main stage on Monday.
“We've had tons of people that have been down here at the marina. We have two stages that are going on and both areas have been packed all day. It’s been really great to see the community come out – kind of a really big mix of people.The main stage closed with Aysanabee, a Juno-award-winning artist.“Having an Indigenous artist on the big stage is a really cool opportunity. The community all standing out there together in the field, watching the same artist and really enjoying his music.
“People can celebrate the good things that were achieved, but also reflect on the not so good things. Today is a celebration but also a deep reflection,” he said.“You know, it's interesting. I remember playing and my friend asked if I had any happy songs. “Trying to also share more stories about positive things as well is something I'm working on. Songwriting has always been a processing tool for me.”