artist:  Tom Jackson

songwriter:  Tom Jackson

date released:  2021 by Tom Jackson

Tom Jackson was born on the One Arrow Reserve, Saskatchewan, near Batoche, the son of Rose, a Cree, and Marshall, an Englishman. He moved with his family to Namao, Alberta at age seven, and then to Winnipeg, Manitoba when he was fourteen. A year later, he dropped out of high school and lived on the streets for several years.

As an actor, he has starred in television shows such as North of 60 and Shining Time Station, and he made a guest appearance on Star Trek: The Next Generation in the season seven episode Journey's End. He was also cast in several films include 'Loyalties' and 'The Diviners.' 

Jackson has been honoured several times for his life's work. Most notably, in 2000, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.   He has been nominated for Juno Awards and Gemini Awards. He has also received honours from several Canadian universities, including honorary degrees from the University of Calgary, Trent University and the University of Lethbridge. He also received the Humanitarian Award at the 2007 Juno Awards due to his charitable efforts. In May 2014, Jackson received a Governor General's Performing Arts Award (GGPAA) for his lifetime contributions to Canadian broadcasting. 

Jackson's song is a powerful tribute to the Indigenous children who endured and died in residential schools around Canada.  Read the following article for more information.

Jackson has been honoured several times for his life's work. Most notably, in 2000, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and is a former member of the Order of Canada Advisory Council. He has been nominated for Juno Awards and Gemini Awards. He has also received honours from several Canadian universities, including honorary degrees from the University of Calgary, Trent University and the University of Lethbridge. He also received the Humanitarian Award at the 2007 Juno Awards due to his charitable efforts.

The following link contains more detailed information on Jackson's work with the lost indigenous children.  

https://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2021/09/15/tom-jacksons-lost-souls-powerful-ode-residential-school-victims