On February 25th, 2024, the NCC made the decision to close the Rideau Canal skate-way for the season at 10pm, officially ending Ottawa’s on-again, off-again relationship with the Canal. Many skaters and Rideau Canal lovers are upset by this closure, as it is no longer temporary. The ice conditions of the Canal were in poor […]
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What’s Open and Closed on 2024 Family Day in Ottawa?
Family Day is this Monday, February 19th, so here’s a look at what’s open and closed this holiday Monday. Most retail stores and malls will be closed for Family Day. However, if you’re looking to finish up your long weekend with some retail therapy, both CF Rideau Centre in downtown Ottawa and Tanger Outlets in […]
“Star Wars: A New Hope” to receive Indigenous translation
The Star Wars franchise is only continuing to grow as Lucasfilm, the Dakota Ojibway tribal council and the University of Manitoba have agreed to translate the first film into the Indigenous language: Ojibwe. These companies have entered a partnership with Disney and APTN to make the translated version of “Star Wars: A New Hope”. Auditions, […]
Pibòn (Winter) Festival Winterlude Edition Kicks Off At Mādahòkì Farm For Family Day Weekend
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 […]
Two teens found dead after breaking through Rideau River
Bodies of missing teens have been discovered after falling through the ice on Rideau River on December 27th. At 9:54pm on December 27th, Ottawa paramedics received a call about four teenagers who broke through the ice. Police said emergency crews were sent to Nicolls Island Road. Two of the teenagers, a fifteen year old girl […]
Major winter storm coming Ottawa’s way
A major winter storm is expected to hit the Ottawa valley and Western Quebec area Tuesday night and will continue through to Wednesday morning. The weather network and environment Canada have issued a Winter Storm warning on Monday afternoon. The Ottawa area has already received 12.8 centimetres of snow over the weekend and this […]
Piegan Blackfeet Actress Lily Gladstone Wins Golden Globe For Killers of the Flower Moon
Piegan Blackfeet actress Lily Gladstone made history at the 2024 Golden Globes on January 7th. Gladstone became the first Indigenous actress to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for their performance in Martin Scorsese‘s latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon. Gladstone, who stars as Osage woman Mollie […]
Abenaki Artist Jessica Somers on Sharing Culture Through Art
95.7 Elmnt fm’s Shawn Allen had a chance to sit down with Abenaki artist Jessica Smmers to talk about sharing Indigenous culture through art, the meaning behind cardinals, and her upcoming paint night at Mādahòkì Farm, which is part of the 3rd annual Pibòn (Winter) Festival. Listen to the full interview below. The 3rd Annual […]
A Statement From Buffy Sainte-Marie
I want to begin by thanking the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the honour. As one of the most prestigious awards in the global entertainment industry, it is a true recognition of the outstanding team who worked on my story – the true story of my life. I’ve always believed it takes […]
The 2023 Pibòn (Winter) Festival Runs December 2nd & 3rd
The 3rd annual Pibòn (Winter) Festival kicks off next weekend at Mādahòkì Farm. You can expect to find a number of activities this year, including cultural workshops, an Indigenous makers and farmers market, authentic Indigenous cuisine, and even an opportunity to see the rare Ojibwe Spirit Ponies. New this year is a workshop hosted by […]