The 21st annual Jim Beam Indie Awards were handed out Saturday to cap off Canadian Music Week.

The awards are typically dominated by pop acts and don’t, in fact, have categories for folk, roots or global music.

BUT this year’s winners list is dominated by trailblazing black and Indigenous artists, like Haviah Mighty, the Halluci Nation, DJ Shub and Snotty Nose Rez Kids.

Here is the full list for you to check out.

Album of the Year
Snotty Nose Rez Kids – Life After

Artist of the Year
Felix Cartal

Country Artist/Group or Duo of the Year
Karen Lee Batten

Electronic/Dance Artist/Group or Duo of the Year
The Halluci Nation

Francophone Artist/Group or Duo of the Year 
Cœur de pirate

Group or Duo of the Year
Dear Rouge

Hip Hop/Rap/R&B Artist/Group or Duo of the Year
Haviah Mighty

Indigenous Artist/Group or Duo of the Year

DJ Shub

Pop Artist/Group or Duo of the Year 
Grae

Rock/Metal/Punk/Alternative Artist/Group or Duo of the Year 
The Glorious Sons

Song of the Year
Charlotte Day Wilson – “Keep Moving”
Composers – Jack Rochon, Charlotte Wilson

Video of the Year
Charlotte Cardin – “Anyone Who Loves Me”

Indies Hall of Fame Award
Bran Van 3000

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