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Shawn Mendes and Tia Wood Unite for Powerful Duet

10/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Shawn Mendes invited Cree and Salish singer Tia Wood to perform in Vancouver on October 12.
It was Wood's second Rogers Arena appearance, after her March Juno Awards performance.
They performed a duet of "Youth," with Wood adding a verse about missing and murdered Indigenous women.
The tour ends on October 17, coinciding with the release of Wood's new single, "Sage my Soul."

History

Historical Context

The United Nations established the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on August 9, 1994, to raise awareness of Indigenous rights and contributions. This initiative followed the UN's 1982 formation of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations. The collaboration between Tia Wood and Shawn Mendes in 2023 reflects a growing recognition of Indigenous voices in mainstream culture, promoting reconciliation and representation.

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Story summary

Shawn Mendes invited Cree and Salish singer Tia Wood to perform in Vancouver on October 12.
It was Wood's second Rogers Arena appearance, after her March Juno Awards performance.
They performed a duet of "Youth," with Wood adding a verse about missing and murdered Indigenous women.
The tour ends on October 17, coinciding with the release of Wood's new single, "Sage my Soul."

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