As part of our first-ever Fall Fundraiser, we are hosting an Online Auction today, November 22nd, 2024. As part of the auction, you will have the chance to bid on a number of items from business contributors both big and small. Taking part in the Online Auction is simple. All you have to do is: […]
Anishinaabe senator and judge Murray Sinclair has died at age 73 after passing away in a hospital in Winnipeg on Monday morning. Sinclair was a champion for Indigenous rights and led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which published its report summarizing 94 calls to action directed to all levels of government in an effort to […]
There is no easy way to say it – we need your help. First Peoples Radio and Elmnt FM need to raise $150,000 by the end of the year, or otherwise risk Elmnt FM falling silent. As a not-for-profit organization, First Peoples Radio founded Elmnt FM over six years ago in order to amplify Indigenous […]
The second annual Minoshkite (Mee-No-Shkeet) Indigenous Music & Arts Festival kicks off at The Bronson Centre Music Theatre in Ottawa on October 3rd, 2024. This year’s festival features three-time Juno Award winner Tom Wilson (TEHOHÀHAKE TRIO), 2024 Ontario Folk Music Awards Performing Artist of the Year nominee Mimi O’Bonsawin, Inuk throat singer Qattuu, and Cree […]
ELMNT FM’s Shawn Allen had the chance to sit down with Attawapiskat First Nation’s Adrian Sutherland to talk about the reception to his sophomore album Precious Diamonds, the challenges of singing in Cree for the first time, and so much more. Listen to the full interview below.
Trina Simard, CEO of Indigenous Experiences and the mastermind behind the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival sat down with Shawn to talk about what goes into planning the festival, pitching the Glow In The Dark Pow Wow to DJ Shub, what to expect from this year’s festival offerings, and so much more. Listen to the full […]
June is Indigenous History Month, which means it’s almost time for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. This year’s festival promises to delight patrons with new attractions, while still offering all of the classic staples that make this festival the perfect way to kick off the Summer. New to the festival this year is the Glow […]
Update 5/15/24 1:54pm: This article has been updated to include mention of Ruby Waters’ new album, which is officially dropping on May 31st Métis singer-songwriter Ruby Waters is bringing her What’s The Point Tour to The Bronson Centre in Ottawa on November 20th, 2024. This show is part of a 29 stop North American tour […]
The Pibòn (Winter) Festival returns to Mādahòkì Farm this weekend for a special Winterlude edition. Mādahòkì Farm is an official Winterlude partner for their 2024 season. This special edition of the Pibòn (Winter) Festival runs from February 17th to February 19th, and includes a daily traditional Indigenous meal accompanied by Pow Wow dance performance, a […]