Newfoundland’s own powerhouse vocalist Carolina East has been nominated for an Indigenous Music Award. East picked up a nomination for Best Country Album for her 2017 self-titled EP.

The event is expected to take place on Friday May 18th at the Club Regent Event Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The Indigenous Music Awards are part of the Manito Ahbee Festival, with the 13th annual instalment running from May 16-20. The mission statement for the festival  is to serve as a gathering that celebrates Indigenous culture and heritage to unify, educate and inspire.

For more on Carolina East check out her official website here.