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 […]
A member of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation will soon sit on Ottawa City Council. Current councilors approved the Anishinabe Algonquin Civic Cultural Protocol without debate Wednesday. The protocol recognizes the Anishinabe Algonquins as the city‘s host nation and makes a series of promises to increase their prominence and participation in city arts, heritage and culture […]
This coming September 30th will be the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. However, just because it’s no longer called Orange Shirt Day doesn’t mean you’re not still encouraged to wear one. If you’re a last-minute shopper, here are three Indigenous-owned businesses that we love, and you can support in anticipation of September 30th. 1) […]
Alicia Kayley is an Algonquin/Tahltan artist who resides in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and quickly makes a name for herself. We caught up with her to speak about her recent cover of Justin Bieber‘s “Mistletoe” as well as a few other things! Click here to watch the video. We recently saw a video of you on […]
Interview: Ron McLester – Algonquin College’s DARE District 95.7 ELMNT FM had the chance to take a tour of Algonquin College’s DARE District before it’s grand opening and official naming of Indigenous spaces. After, we spoke with Ron McLester, the college’s executive director of truth, reconciliation and indigenization. He told ELMNT FM about the consultation […]
Gabrielle Fayant and her husband Josh Lewis came by to chat with 95.7 ELMNT FM about Gabby’s documentary Mamandogokwe. Her documentary follows a young Algonquin woman engaging with her culture. Gabby wore a plethora of hats on this piece with support from Josh. The documentary is screening at the Mayfair Theatre this Sunday. It is […]