Nicole Auger

Manager of Programming and Community Engagement

Indigenous Music Alliance
Nicole Auger

Proudest 2025 Achievement:

This year marked the third edition of the Toronto-based International Indigenous Music Summit, and our largest in-person gathering to date. And while quantifiable impacts are often weighed more heavily in the music industry, what continues to humble me are the quiet, understated moments that emerge – the incredible artist collaborations happening behind-the-scenes, the community-building that occurs as artists uplift, celebrate and support one another, and the strength we feel when we are able to come together with our relatives from around the world. I continue to be so inspired by our amazing team and all of the brilliant artists and thought leaders whose voices are shaping this gathering and leading us into a very bright future.

One Thing I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career:

Say yes to any opportunities that light a fire within you – especially if they’re terrifying. So often you will feel like you don’t belong in this industry. You’re not alone – find those people and change it together.