A group of Inuit artists are pulling their support from the Indigenous Music Awards over concerns that a First Nations nominee is culturally appropriating throat singing. In issues concerning Inuit, Inuit voices must be heard. Throat singing an 'act of defiance'For Ayalik and Mackay, throat singing is an act of cultural reclamation among Inuit. She and several other artists are pulling support for the Indigenous Music Awards over concerns about cultural appropriation of Inuit throat singing. The Indigenous Music Awards has not yet provided comment.

Source: CBC News April 01, 2019 21:45 UTC