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 […]
Chief William Commanda Bridge has been proposed as the new name of the former Prince of Wales Bridge in the Capital. William Commanda served as Chief of the Kitigàn-zìbì Anishinàbeg First Nation near Maniwaki, Quebec between 1951 and 1970. Chief Commanda was known for using his traditional ways to help guide his community. He was a trapper, woodsman, craftsman and […]
Update: This show has been postponed with the Stay-at-Home Order in effect. More details to come. Noisemaker has partnered with the National Arts Centre for the virtual Raise Your Voice Concert Series! Raise Your Voice brings an online streamed concert every Thursday night straight to the comfort of your home. Check out the stylings of Indigenous and […]
Are you hoping to read more this year? The National Arts Centre’s Indigenous Theatre and the Ottawa Public Library have partnered up to bring you Our Stories: Indigenous Book Club. Each month from January until June, a book by an Indigenous author will be featured. Readers are invited to join a Facebook event page where discussion questions about […]
You’ll be able to celebrate the best in Canadian folk next spring! The 16th annual Canadian Folk Music Award nominees were announced on December 1st, 2020. Among the nominees is Indigenous folk artist William Prince, who received five nominations for his 2020 album, Reliever, including Contemporary Singer of the Year, Solo Artist of the Year and single of […]