Ontario Arts Council has awarded Shirley Cheechoo with the 2022 Indigenous Arts Award for her contribution to the Indigenous arts in Ontario. The award, being presented at the Weengushk International Film Festival on July 10th consists of $10,000, a framed certificate and an Indigenous-designed blanket. Shirley Cheechoo’s work reflects her Cree cultural background and her […]
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 […]
Assembly of First Nations(AFN)’ Annual General Assembly is taking place in Vancouver Convention Centre (West) this week with the theme of “Walking the Healing Path”. The Assembly will be both in-person and virtual from July 5-7, 2022 with a dialogue session happening Monday, July 4. The Chiefs Assemblies gather twice a year for First Nations […]
On July 7th, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (ET) the Government of Canada is hosting a rebroadcast of a virtual discussion panel featuring First Nations, Inuit and Métis experts and senior federal officials. Speakers include: Laurie Sargent, Angie Bruce, Shalene Curtis-Micallef, Caleb Behn, Diana Kwan, Time Argetsigner, Brandon MacLeod, Kathleen Boston, Manitok Thompson and Elder […]
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. […]
R&B pop singer-songwriter, noelle, dropped her debut album, 30K on January 28th. ELMNT FM had the chance to speak to her about her songwriting influences and inspirations, her favourite track off 30K and what advice she would share with aspiring artists. Check it out below: 95.7 ELMNT FM · noelle joins ELMNT FM to chat her […]
It’s almost time for the 22nd annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. The festival will go online for the second year in a row, with some in-person screenings in select cities. The six day event includes over 150 unique events that highlight works from Indigenous artists, filmmakers and storytellers. imagineNATIVE’s annual concert, The Beat, is […]
Red Dress Day takes place on May 5th. A very important day to recognize MMIWG (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls). Join a beading workshop with your teacher Mairi Brascoupe (Algonquin Anishinabeg) who is the Indigenous Cultural Resident for Indigenous Theatre at the National Arts Centre. Making these simple beaded red dress pins can help […]
Beginning this Friday, March 19th, Wabano Health is booking appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations to First Nations, Métis and Inuit adults 40 and over. Book your appointment today by calling 613-691-5505. Learn more here.
Indigenous hip hop artists are being recognized at a new award show this year. Get ready for The International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards Show, which brings together talent from across Turtle Island to honour great music made through nominations, awards and performances from the best in the business. You can have your say in who […]