L.A. Beat

We mostly from the Kainai Nation ^_^
*Music inspired from the rock n roll oldies and new stuff like GIAC

We are a Pop-Punk band based out of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. With an EP released October 6th, 2012, titled "Way Past Our Bedtime."

 

Curt Young and Young Medicine folk/ First Nations http://www.youngmedicine.com/jamiemedicinecranebio.htm

Jamie Medicine Crane, also known as Ahsistowaki, meaning Brave Women (Blackfoot), is n educator,  Motivational Speaker, dancer, musician, fashion designer/model and a Strong Women and Youth Advocate. Jamie's newest venture is performing with Curt Young, who is a Musician/songwriter, presenting "Be your own Person, Follow your own Dreams" utilizing Contemporary and Traditional Native music, song and dance. Curt plays cedar flute, hand drum and guitar to accompany Jamie's flute playing, singing, words and dance. They've been a duo for over 3 years. They are World Championship of Performing Arts: Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalists, and have been invited back in July 2013, as performers and Talent Scouts.

Jamie has spoken as a keynote/motivational speaker for "The Importance of First Nations Métis and Inuit Education" as well as topics such as Self Esteem, Empowerment, Wellness, Violence Prevention, Young Women's Leadership and more. Workshops are also presented on these topics.

At a young age she started to Native Fancy Dance, and continued to explore different dance styles. When she was 13 years old she was introduced to professional modeling; and continued to model as a hobby throughout her life.

In 2001 she opened Niitsitapi Dreams Modeling School where she assisted young women aged 13-17 in a program that built their self esteem and opened their eyes to a variety of opportunities. (Niitsitapi means the 'real people'.) During this time she learnt a great deal about organizing and choreographing fashion shows. In 2003 she was selected as Miss Kainai/Lethbridge and was one of the first Native women to run in Miss Universe Canada, in which she was awarded Miss Congeniality. Later that year she was also selected as Miss Blackfoot Canada 2003; and travelled throughout North America to represent the Blackfoot people.

She was chosen as a Young Women of Distinction from YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) Lethbridge in 2003 and shortly after joined the Women's organization advocating for women as a board member at YWCA Lethbridge & district. Jamie was awarded an Esquao Award for Women of Distinction from the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. Jamie became an advocate for women and children since she was a teenager. In July 2007 Jamie was chosen to represent Canada in the YWCA's World council held in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. She met over 2000 women from around the globe and when Jamie performed her Fancy Dance to the Maasai drums, the audience certainly enjoyed a meeting of diverse cultures. She currently sits on the YWCA Canada Board of Directors.

Jamie has two degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Education, and currently working on her Masters of Education. After graduating from U of L she became a classroom teacher at École St. Mary's as an elementary teacher, and where she started a children's Native Dance Troupe. The dance troupe is open to all the children in the school, kindergarten- grade 6. The group is very diverse and does a wide range of Native dances. The dancers have performed at many conferences and school in the city of Lethbridge and surrounding areas. Through this experience she has and the fortune of becoming a choreographer, both for fashion, and dance performances. Jamie has performed with artists such as Dallas Arcand, Dakota House and with Jesse Farrell at the Peach Festival for over 15,000 people. Currently she is on secondment of teaching and is working at Holy Spirit School Central office as the First Nations Métis and Inuit (FNMI) lead teacher, in which she is assisting staff in understanding and integrating FNMI Education into their curriculum, working with children to assist them in achieving their goals and dreams, building relationships with the Kainai Board of Education/Piikani Board of Education, surrounding communities and Holy spirit School division.