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Tootoosis has been performing and producing hip-hop in Calgary for the past seven years under the name Toosick. But a decision last Christmas to quit drinking led to some changes in his life.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
Tootoosis and his wife, Melissa, co-founded the event and held the first market and showcase in March 2022. It attracted more than 800 people, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Muskowekwan First Nation who is now based in Calgary, but also younger acts such as 13-year-old Saskatoon artist, DJ Nyla.Article content
The weekend will also feature an Indigenous market featuring beadwork, jewelry, home decor, art and health and wellness products, a fashion show featuring Indigenous designers and models, a food and clothing drive and a powwow showcase.
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