2011 | Aboriginal Album of the Year (Sponsored by Aboriginal Peoples Television Network) | CerAmony | | The JUNO Awards

The band name, CerAmony (in which the A is represented by a sacred ceremonial tent) came to Pakesso upon waking up from a dream one day. Both members agreed that it was a perfect name in the universal aspect that every race, religion and creed have ceremonies. The logo was designed by Pakesso’s sister (and Matthew’s wife) Natazia Mukash. Unshakeable and unwavering, CerAmony’s ambitions have since been aimed at a global appeal. This pride and message can also be shared with CerAmony’s brothers and sisters from other indigenous nations worldwide.

CerAmony’s music is designed for the masses. From arena anthems like “Looks Like Change (To Me)” and “Our Guns,” to the light-hearted songs like “Live Again” and “Round N’ Round,” the band’s sound isn’t rooted in one genre, but is spread across many. It is this variety that brings together not only fans of all genres, but from all walks of life. And when a band can excite a crowd of many coloured spirits and have them sing with one voice, then they have truly achieved what all ceremonies are designed to do; Unify.