(March 11,1953 – June 18, 2004)
Born on March 11, 1953, Joey Gould was raised in We’koqma’q First Nation, alongside his 10 other brothers and sisters. Passing on June 18, 2004, Joey touched many hearts and found a passion in being a traditional language speaker, making a name for himself with his storytelling and enthusiasm for music. The late Joey Gould was a Mi’kmaw singer/songwriter who was the first person to put Mi’kmaw traditional songs to guitar instead of using the traditional drum (modernizing the musical genre) and helped to preserve the MI’kmaw language as he reached more people through his performances and sharing with family and friends. Many considered Joey Gould to be a Mi’kmaw music icon for his legacy in the music industry.
(Compiled by Tammy Williams)