Phyllis Sinclair

Singer-songwriter, Phyllis Sinclair is Cree and a member of York Factory First Nation and was born in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Having penned six albums, Sinclair has performed on stages across the Canada, the U.S, Australia and the UK.

With her pop-folk style that blends ancient wisdom with contemporary sounds, Sinclair taps gently on the conscience of the established ethos to transform old ways of thinking into new possibilities. Distinguished by Maverick Magazine as a "A Lady of Conviction”, Sinclair's passion and advocacy are evident in her writing that was described by Say Magazine as, "intelligent". Her 2021 release, Ghost Bones, struck a cord with listeners immediately upon its release, propelling Ghost Bones to #1 on the Canadian National Folk, Roots and Blues Chart, Top 100 Albums of 2021 list on the CKUA Radio Network, Top 10 placements on numerous independent, and indigenous radio stations across Canada, and a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination. In 2024 she was nominated for a Native American Music Award.

Sinclair continues to write, perform, speak, teach and guest festivals, radio shows, schools and magazines, bringing her warmth, and authenticity to each presentation.