Shibastik, Mushkego Cree for "underground flow," is an accomplished rapper, hip hop producer, painter, athlete and a proud member of the Moose Cree First Nation. He was born in Moose Factory, Ontario and grew up across the Moose River in Moosonee. Inspired by life as a Cree hunter on the James Bay Lowlands, his music and art promote awareness and appreciation for both the land and First Nation culture, past and present. At the forefront of Canada's Native hip hop movement, Shibastik began producing music independently in 1998. Then in 2002, he landed a spot on a tv series called First Music and Arts, making him one of the first Native hip hop artists to appear on national television in Canada. Highlights: - 2021-2022 Native American Music Award nominee for "Best Hip Hop Video", "Best Blues Video" and "Best R&B Recording" - Single "Stay (On the Wind) ft Bradley AJ" reached #3 on the Indigenous Music Countdown - Aboriginal Youth Achievement and Recognition Award winner for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Youth Mentorship - Certified Artist in “Education for Artists Working in Ontario Schools” - TedX Performer - Two time captain of Team Ontario for basketball at the North American Indigenous Games - Bronze Medal winner at the 2018 Masters Indigenous Games for basketball - Creator of the Rez Rock (aka The Shibasketball)