Mādahòkì Farm is launching an Indigenous Makers Masterclass which will be available for artists and makers from all over Ontario. The two month long paid entrepreneurial course will provide participants with the skills they need to grow their small business into their full time job. At the end of the eight weeks, participants will have […]
Author: Abigail Laframboise
What’s Happening in Ottawa This Weekend
Summer may be coming to an end, but there’s no shortage of events and activities happening all over the city. If you’re looking to get out for some family fun, the Richmond Fair is happening this weekend. You can also check out AERO Gatineau-Ottawa, or head to one of the many corn mazes and apple […]
Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Campaign is Back
Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Campaign is back in Ottawa from September 19 to 25 in support of The Snowsuit Fund. The full $1 from every cookie sold will be used to buy snowsuits for children under 15 in Ottawa from low-income families. Every 50 cookies sold equals one snowsuit for a child in need. If […]
Queen Elizabeth II has died at 96
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96. Elizabeth spent more than seven decades on the throne as the U.K. Governor General Mary Simon offered her “deepest condolences” to the Royal Family in a statement on Twitter following the Queen’s death.
Ruby Waters on Her Rise to Stardom and What’s Next
Métis Pop Superstar Ruby Waters headlined the Pub Stage on Night One of last weekend’s Mariposa Folk Festival (July 8). Waters drew a massive crowd to the stage, with fans dancing along to big songs like Blow, Good Recipe, and Sweet Sublime. Despite the Rogers Network outage affecting communications before the event, ELMNT FM’s Matthew […]
Prepare for Canada Day Traffic Interruptions
In-person events are back to celebrate Canada Day this year, although you can expect more traffic disruptions than in the past. There will be a Motor Vehicle Control Zone in place from June 29 until July 4. Roads inside the control zone will not be closed. Residential and business traffic, public transit, pedestrians, and cyclists […]
ELMNT FM’s Catch the Ace is here!
With ELMNT FM’s Catch the Ace, you can win money while supporting Indigenous artists! You have two chances to win every week! Here’s how it works: Choose your card for the progressive jackpot Purchase your tickets for the weekly draw A winner is selected for the weekly prize The weekly winner’s card is revealed If […]
The IMAGINE MONET Exhibition is in Ottawa This Summer
IMAGINE MONET will be at the EY Center this summer from June 16 until August 14. IMAGINE MONET is an immersive experience that offers more than 200 paintings created by Claude Monet, including his famous Water Lilies from his garden in Giverny. You will be immersed in the heart of the paintings while learning more […]
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Heads to Mādahòkì Farm
It’s the best time of the year! It’s time for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival and for the first time since 2019, they are offering a mix of in-person and virtual events. From June 1st to 21st, you can enjoy virtual programming that includes education days, creative workshops, Indigenous chef-prepared frozen meals, an online 24/7 […]
What you can do to celebrate and support Indigenous peoples this Indigenous History Month
Whether it is reading up on the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation or the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiries, to attending the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival or supporting Indigenous artists elsewhere, there are a number of ways for you to be a solid ally to Indigenous Peoples. We will […]