Elmnt FM’s Shawn Allen sits down with Ottawa-based Indigenous hip-hop artist Aspects to talk about his eclectic influences, performing with his daughter, and what to expect from Wordsmiths in the Round at The Gladstone Presents! Ottawa’s Wintertime Music Festival. Listen to the full interview below. The Gladstone Presents! Ottawa’s Wintertime Music Festival takes place at […]
The Gladstone has announced The Gladstone Presents! Ottawa’s Wintertime Music Festival will be kicking off this March with performances from Aspects, Mimi O’Bonsawin, and more local artists. The festival kicks off on Sunday, March 9th with Back to Our Roots, featuring Juno Award winner Angelique Francis. Indigenous hip-hop artist Aspects will be performing on Tuesday, […]
Elmnt FM’s Shawn Allen sits down to talk with two-time Juno Award winner Aysanabee about going on his first headlining tour, what it was like to break glass ceilings at the 2024 Juno Awards, bringing The Now and Then Tour to The 27 Club in Ottawa on February 19th, and what he likes to do […]
The nominees for the 2025 Juno Awards have been announced, including nominations for Tate McRae, The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes, and more. This years nominees also include a number of Indigenous artists, such as hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids, who are up for three awards including Rap Album/EP of the Year for RED FUTURE. Snotty […]
UPDATE: Tickets for Taste of Nature at the Museum of Nature are now SOLD OUT Mādahòkì Farm is taking part in this year’s Winterlude festivities with Minopogwad. Minopogwad (which means “good taste” in Anishinaabemowin) is a series of culinary events that will be taking place throughout the duration of Winterlude. Taste of Nature is a […]
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.