APCMAs ANNOUNCE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENT Winnipeg, MB -A descendent of one of Northwest Territories' founding families is adding yet another honour to his list. Louie Goose - leader of Louie Goose and the Mackenzie Delta Band - will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, held Nov. 2 at Winnipeg's MTS Centre as part of the Manito Ahbee Festival. Louie joins an elite group of celebrated artists who have also received an APCMA Lifetime Achievement Award; Buffy Sainte-Marie 2009, John Kim Bell 2010 and Errol Ranville 2011. "We so cherish the fact we get to acknowledge the achievements of iconic music makers who preserve and pave the way for young artists who follow in their footsteps," says Lisa Meeches, Chair of the Manito Ahbee Board of Governors. "It's with great pride that this year we get to honour Louie Goose, a man who has dedicated his life to family, community and song." Louie was born on the west coast of Victoria Island, near what is now Ulukhaktok, NT, to a line of hunters, trappers and whalers. The Goose family moved to Aklavik in the mid 1950s and helped form the Northwest Territories we know today. "Louie is one of the best-known northern musicians and is an excellent choice for this award," says Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod. "When Louie comes to town, there's no doubt there will be music and dancing. He's played a big part in keeping his Aboriginal culture vibrant and has had me jigging Delta style more than a few times. I look forward to doing it again to Louie's music on my next visit to the western Arctic." Louie began playing guitar at age 10 and was accompanying local fiddlers and singers before he hit adolescence. Louie formed his first band at 16 years with friends from the Grollier Hall Catholic Residential School and is credited with introducing live music to much of the region. A regional manager for CBC Inuvik in the 70s and 80s, Louie's listeners helped develop a stage persona that's captivated his audiences for going on 45 years. "He really led the way for many up and coming musicians," says Louie's daughter Leanne Goose. "He kept the music scene active in the remote western arctic. He's the house band for almost every community carnival, jamboree and talent show." Louie has helped performers like Dennis Allen, Delta Flood and his own daughter Leanne play their way into a life of music and he still hosts the weekend jam, going on 30 years - much to the delight of tourists who visit the legendary Mad Trapper in Inuvik just to hear Louie' rendition of 40 Days. Louie will receive his award live on APTN during the Nov. 2 APCMA broadcast - and the broadcaster couldn't be more delighted to join in honouring such an influential musician. "On behalf of APTN, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate Mr. Goose on his glorious achievement, said Jean LaRose, Chief Executive Officer of Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. "The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards (APCMA's) Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the highest musical honours bestowed to our people and Mr. Goose is very deserving of this award. Not only did he introduce live music to the community, he ensured its' growth and survival by sharing his talent and wisdom with so many. Mr. Goose truly has made and continues to make a profound musical impact on your community. Congratulations." FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES CONTACT: Julie Horbal - Publicist 204.771.3793 publicity@manitoahbee.com