Inez Jasper

About

Aboriginal Canadian singer who has received widespread critical acclaim for albums like her 2009 debut Singsoulgirl and its follow-up, 2013's Burn me Down. Both releases earned her Juno Award nominations for Aboriginal Album of the Year.

Before fame

She grew up in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Her first single, "Sto:lo Strong" was released in 2005.

Trivia

She was named the National Aboriginal Role Model for 2008 by the National Aboriginal Health Organization.

Family life

Her father is a former Skowkale First Nation chief. She has children.

Associated with

She and Rita Coolidge both performed at the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards in 2012.