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- 1 2 Samantha Schwientek, "Alberta Juno nominee says learning Cree brought more beauty to her music". CBC News Edmonton, March 13, 2022.
- ↑ Holly Gordon, "Here are all the 2022 Juno Award winners". CBC Music, May 14, 2022.
- ↑ Jenny Giovanetti, "Artist Spotlight: Fawn Wood". Lakota Times, November 7, 2013.
- ↑ References for Canada Country:
- "Kakike": "Canada Country chart for March 16, 2024" . Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
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