DeeDee Austin is a 19-year-old Indigenous singer-songwriter, recognized both for her considerable musical talents – which have brought her multiple industry honours and awards, including Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer on Canada’s Got Talent – but as well for her unique ability to inspire and educate through her music.
DeeDee, a member of the Abegweit First Nation in PEI, lives with her family in Nova Scotia. Her robust career has taken her across eastern Canada where she has appeared on-stage with artists such as Aysanabee, April Wine, Matt Mays, Classified, Matt Andersen among many. She is as at home performing for audiences of 10 or 10,000. She has recorded two albums and is completing a third release in 2026. In demand as a headliner at festivals and shows across the country, she has also received accolades for her school presentations.
Date: Monday, April 12, 2027 - 10:30 am
Grades: 6-12
Curriculum Connections: Social-emotional learning, Anti-bullying and mental health initiatives, Indigenous education and Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, diversity, and inclusion programming
“I was mesmerized by the engagement and excitement she fostered in her audiences.”
-Richard Champagne, Treaty Education Lead, Anglophone School District West, Fredericton, NB
Watch a video here: DeeDee Austin
Target ages
Grades 6 to 12
Audience
For Teachers
DeeDee Austin
Upcoming Performances
- Monday, April 12, 202710:30AM