When They Awake documents a remarkable generation of established and emerging Indigenous musicians in a moment of cultural and political resurgence. From Idle No More to Standing Rock and from festival stages to small club venues, Indigenous artists, from across Turtle Island are making their voices heard — and people are listening. Covering every music genre from Country to Hip Hop to Rock to EDM and beyond, this generation is challenging the pain of the past into a stirring, hopeful vision of the future.