The finalists for this years National Indigenous Music Awards have been revealed. The three big categories are Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. The contenders for Artist of the Year are The Kid LAROI, Jessica Mauboy, Baker Boy, Electric Fields, Thelma Plum and, last but not least, King […]
Here is this weeks recap of the top 10 tracks from the Indigenous Music Countdown! In at number 10 Mi’kmaq country singer Jason Benoit with Devil in a Bottle. Innu singer Claude Mckenzie is at 9 this week with his folk-pop single Uptime. Number 8 is Find A Way Ft. Dani Saldo by Métis rapper […]
In case you missed the Indigenous Music Countdown, here is a recap of the top 10 tracks for the past week! Coming in at 10 is Plains Cree rapper The RA11N with IYKYK, a bass and drum forward track she released this summer. At number 9 we have Cry Cry Cry by Fara Palmer. This […]
Looking to catch a movie tonight? But not feeling a romcom or yet another super hero flick… How about horror movie Slash/Back! In director Nyla innuksuk (Kajutaijug, Breathes) newest film Slash/Back, two 14-year old Inuit girls have to fight off an alien invasion from their arctic hamlet in Nunavut, with nothing but their knowledge of […]
The SOCAN Foundation announced that Attikamek artist Laura Niquay is this year’s winner of the TD Indigenous Songwriter Award. She is being honored for her songs “Moteskano” and “Nicto Kicko”, both of which showcase her folk-grunge sound. Niquay will receive $10,000, as well as opportunities for career development. Additionally, five special distinction awards were given […]
RBC Bluesfest starts tomorrow and runs until July17th. Throughout the festival you’ll be able to catch some amazing Indigenous artists! Jeremy Dutcher of Wolastoq First Nation will be performing on Friday July 8th at the River Stage from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Ottawa’s own Lyle Odjick & The Northern Steam will rock the SirusXM […]
RBC Bluesfest is just 2 days away from kicking off here in the nation’s capital. The event will begin this Thursday, July 7th, and go until the 17th. Headliners include Alanis Morissette, Alexisonfire, Luke Bryan, TLC, Rage Against the Machine, and Marshmello. A number of Indigenous artists will also be playing the festival, including Wiikwemkoong […]
A number of amazing Indigenous artists will be performing at the LeBreton Flats Park on July 1st, 2022. Starting at 11:30 a.m. you can catch DJ Shub, Sebastian Gaskin and Riit perform during the daytime ceremony. The evening show will feature Neon Dreams, William Prince, Sebastian Gaskin and Riit running from 8 to 10 p.m. […]
Canada Day is almost here! Find out what’s open and closed in the capital while you celebrate. Most retail stores and malls are closed during the festivities with the exception of the Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets. Both are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following grocery stores will be open: Farm Boy […]