The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is celebrating 25 years of supporting Indigenous communities in and around the Ottawa area. The celebration kicks off on Friday, November 10th with not one, but two events. The main event is an evening celebration and fundraiser featuring appetizers, refreshments, and an intimate performance by Crystal Shawanda. Tickets are […]
Author: Shawn Allen
Celebrate 25 Years of The Wabano Centre For Aboriginal Health
Fill out the form below to be entered in a draw for a pair of tickets to The Wabano Centre For Aboriginal Health’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, November 10th, valued at $130. The event is at 6:30pm, and includes appetizers, refreshments, and an intimate performance by Crystal Shawanda. The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health […]
Today Is National Indigenous Veteran’s Day
On November 8th, along with every other day of the year, all of us at 95.7 Elmnt fm remember all of the contributions that have been made by Indigenous Veterans over the years. Indigenous Veterans have heavily contributed to a number of victories over the years, including World War I and World War II, where […]
INTERVIEW: Brittlestar on Social Media and “The Stupidpocalypse”
Stewart Reynolds, better known on the internet as Brittlestar, is an internet comedian with over 27,000 subscribers on YouTube, and over a thousand videos on social media. His new book, “Welcome to The Stupidpocalypse: Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon” was released last month, and has become the #1 Most Gifted book in Humorous Essays on […]
INTERVIEW: Trina-Mather Simard on What To Expect from This Year’s Tagwàgi Festival
The third annual Tagwàgi (Autumn) Festival kicks off this weekend at Madahoki Farm, and Shawn had a chance to talk with CEO of Indigenous Experiences, Trina Mather-Simard about what to expect from this year’s festival, including food, vendors, and entertainment. Listen to the full interview below. To read more of our coverage on the third […]
Celebrate The Fall Harvest and Indigenous Culture at the 3rd Annual Tagwàgi Festival
Indigenous Experiences is putting on the third annual Tagwàgi (Autumn) Festival at Madahoki Farm from October 14th – October 15th, 2023. This year’s festival promises educational workshops, delicious food, and entertainment all weekend long. If you’re in the mood for delicious and authentic cuisine, the festival’s team of Indigenous chefs will be serving meals inspired […]
INTERVIEW: Boslen on Growing Up Black and Indigenous, The Artists Who Inspires Him
ELMNT FM’s Olivea Loo had the chance to sit down with one of the hottest up-and-coming Indigenous hip-hop artists, Boslen. They discussed what it was like growing up Black and Indigenous, the artists that are inspiring him, what it was like transitioning from being a rugby player to being a musician, and much more. You […]
August 9th is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Today, and every other day, all of us at 95.7 Elmnt fm support and champion Indigenous Peoples all over the world, and invite you to do the same. This year’s theme is Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination. As we look towards the many […]
Trailblazing Musician Buffy Sainte-Marie Retires From Live Performances
Cree musician Buffy Sainte-Marie has announced she is retiring from touring and live performances. The 82-year old has blazed a trail for Indigenous artists, including being the first Indigenous person to win an Academy Award. She made the decision for a number of reasons, citing physical challenges and health concerns in the announcement on social […]