Leanne Goose

BIO/DESCRIPTION

Leanne Goose is from Canada’s Western Arctic town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Leanne holds a degree in Professional Communications from MacEwan University and an associate degree in Arts and Cultural Management, that serve her lifelong dedication to performance, music, art and culture. Leanne is a multi-nominated singer song writer, musician, producer, and storyteller.

Leanne’s drive is influenced by her western arctic cultures of the Inuvialuit and Sahtu Dene people. She grew up in a traditional Inuvialuit home as a child until she began playing music with her father. Leanne learned to manage the band on and off stage. Today she is a dedicated advocate, working with many artists and organizations such as: The Northern Arts and Cultural Centre as Director, Executive Director and Board member for Music NWT, President and Producer at the End of the Road Music Festival, and various arts and cultural organizations, and committees.