Manitou Mkwa Singers (Spirit Bear Singers) hail from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. They are a family Hand drum group that sing pow-wow, and round dance songs. They are all from the Bear Clan which is in relation to their name “Manitou Mkwa Singers”. They work diligently as helpers in ceremony and community initiatives. They also bring awareness to indigenous issues, and advocating for their First Nation and their inherent and treaty rights. Their music is meant to uplift the spirits of people and bring good positive energy.

Over the last 10 years since the release of their first album, the Manitou Mkwa Singers have been nominated in the following music awards;
The 2015 Indigenous Music Awards for the category of best hand drum group.
The 2021 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards, (SSIMA) in two separate categories.
– Hand-Drum-fiddle-instrumental of the year
– Pow-Wow traditional & contemporary album of the year.

The 2022 Juno Nominees in the (first ever) Traditional Indigenous Artist or Group of the year.
The Manitou Mkwa Singers are set to record their next studio album entitled “Manitou Mkwa Singers: Songs from the Michisaugiig Homelands” in the Spring of 23’ with a focus on the reclamation of their indigenous language “Anishinaabemowin”. The album will be a mix of traditional songs and round dance songs.