Manitobah Mukluks has partnered with Sarain Fox. A long time supporter, Sarain is working with the company to release signature leather winter boots. The release is a limited edition with only 150 pairs available for purchase. The Sarain Fox Kootenay boot was inspired by her traditional name, Morningstar, or Wabunangokwe in Anishinaabemowin. Sarain describes the Morningstar as […]
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Indigenous Artists Nick Sherman & Shawnee Share their Stories on APTN’s Amplify
Have you ever been curious about the meanings behind your most loved tunes and the stories of the artists who wrote them? You can learn about your favourite Indigenous artists’ music by checking out APTN’s new documentary show, Amplify. There are thirteen episodes to enjoy from season one, including a behind-the-scenes look at iskwē‘s, “Little Star”, as well as in-depth […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: June 15-21
How are you doing this week? We got a lot of exciting music news in the past week! The Polaris Prize Long List was announced featuring 40 talented Indigenous and Canadian artists and their expertly crafted albums. Locally, just when you thought festival season was not a thing in 2020, RBC Bluesfest and #CanadaPerforms that Bluesfest is coming […]
Indigenous Playwright Drew Hayden Taylor on His Award-Nominated Play
This year there are eleven writers on the longlist for the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour, and Curve Lake First Nation author Drew Hayden Taylor is one of them. The prize, worth $15,000, is awarded to the best book of humour each year. Taylor is nominated for his play “Cottagers and Indians,” which chronicles the […]
Tara Williamson’s New Single, “Enfolding”
We chatted with Tara Williamson about her new tune, “Enfolding”, songwriting and her favourite things around music, including concerts and go-to karaoke tunes! Check it out below: What is the story behind “Enfolding”? “That is actually a very, very long story. But, the short version is that APTN approached me about writing a song inspired […]