| About
Okotécho guides the listener into a sonic world brimming with hope, aspiration, and lyricism found in the exceptional interlude between the Middle East, Arboriginal and the West. Under the artistic direction of composer Katia Makdissi-Warren, Okotécho explores mixed music and musical sounds through its own compositions.
Nina Segalowitz
Inuit throat singer & dine, and co-artistic director - Indigenous component (First Nations and Inuit)
Presentation
Nina Segalowitz is an Inuvialuit /Chipweyan from Fort Smith, NWT. She is a proud mother of three. A 60s Scoop Survivor, Nina graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Human Sciences, a DEP in accounting and a DEP in Social Work.
She has dedicated her entire career to working with the Indigenous community, especially with victims of violence, and is currently a cultural consultant for the Canadian Armed Forces, the Montreal Police Force as well as many universities and schools. As well she sits on the Board of Directors for the Legacy of Hope Foundation.
Nina is a multi-talented artist. An accomplished Inuit throat singer, hand drummer and cellist, Nina has performed, for the past 25 years, all over the world including recently an impromptu performance with musician Bobby McFerrin. She has been part of the Oktoecho group since 2010, using music and various workshops to demystify Inuit culture.