WHITE BEAR FIRST NATIONS - Teagan Littlechief, a distinguished Indigenous singer from the White Bear First Nations (WBFN), has been a prominent figure in the province’s music scene.
Her journey is marked by significant achievements and recent accolades that highlight her talent and dedication to her craft.
In 2024, Littlechief made history by becoming the first Indigenous musician to win the Female Artist of the Year Award at the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) Awards. This honour was complemented by her third consecutive win as Indigenous Artist of the Year, underscoring her consistent excellence in the industry.
Building on this momentum, Littlechief has received nominations for the 2025 Saskatchewan Music Awards (SMA).
She is contending for titles in both the Country Music Artist of the Year and Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year categories.
Littlechief’s powerhouse voice has rocked many venues, and this includes singing the national anthem at Saskatchewan Roughrider games. She also took part in Telemiracle 48 held in February 2024.
Becoming a household name, Littlechief has performed at several venues over the past year, and her popularity continues to grow.
She has never forgotten her roots, and she has always been available for her hometown events, taking part in the Carlyle Fun Dayz during the summer, performing on the main stage in front of a large crowd.
She began singing at a young age, but it was not until 2001 that she ventured into country music, having the influence of powerful voices such as Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood. This transition allowed her to embrace storytelling through her songs, a hallmark of country music.
Beyond her musical pursuits, Littlechief is passionate about mentoring young artists. She encourages them to step out of their comfort zones and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and inquiry in the music industry.
She feels that music is a way of relaxing and being able to tell a story, which she has done with her hit single Need You to Go.
This song has hit the number 1 spot on Indigenous Radio several times, and it is a powerful song that Littlechief wrote about some issues that she has dealt with in her life.
“It is always such a huge honour to be nominated and to know that my work, my players Morgan Turk, Anthony Kelly, Vern Nixon and Neil Coghill, and my team Pink and Kevin at Black Mountain Music and Media is being recognized,” said Littlechief.
“We all click, and it makes magic happen,” she said. “My family, the fans and venues are what making music is about.”
“When God gives you something special it does not do good being put aside, so I try to make every performance memorable,” said Littlechief. “Whether I win or not, my music is for God and the people who enjoy it.”
Littlechief will be performing at the Bear Claw Casino on Feb. 14 for a special dinner, dance and party. The following night, she will perform for the Estevan Humane Society’s fundraiser.
Littlechief’s journey is a testament to her resilience, adaptability and unwavering commitment to her art.
