How these artists are making the perfect DJ sets to celebrate Indigenous culture – CBC

Jun 10, 2026

Shub, DJ Kookum and Handsome Tiger tell us what makes their mixes for National Indigenous History Month

For nearly 20 years, June has marked National Indigenous History Month. What started as a grassroots letter campaign in Regina is now a country-wide celebration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

And what better way to celebrate than a dance party? To honour the month, CBC Music radio show Reclaimed, hosted by Jarrett Martineau, asked a handful of Indigenous artists to create a DJ dance party to celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of Indigenous cultures across Turtle Island. Shub, DJ Kookum and Handsome Tiger have each created hour-long mixes that will showcase the sounds and artists they want highlighted during this special time.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/music/shub-handsome-tiger-dj-kookum-indigenous-dance-party-9.7228623