Anishinaabe roots-rock singer-songwriter Graeme Jonez’s new single “Hey Coyote!” was inspired by the coyotes that wandered into his Toronto neighbourhood after being displaced from their natural habitat. The song serves as both a warning to the animals and a reflection on the impact of urban development on wildlife. Drawing on his Anishinaabe roots and storytelling traditions, Jonez uses his music to share messages about our relationship with the natural world.
In 2026, Jonez joined a group of Indigenous artists from across Canada at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for a five-day intensive artist development program. The experience provided career guidance, mentorship from leading music industry professionals, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration and creative exchange among the artists.
Sponsored by TD Bank Group, the National Music Centre’s OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator is supporting the next wave of Indigenous talent and amplifying Indigenous stories through music.
Graeme Jonez Shares a Message About the Natural World
Graeme Jonez Performs « Hey Coyote! »
The National Music Centre’s OHSOTO’KINO program is made possible with support from TD Bank Group. Learn more at studiobell.ca/ohsotokino.
