First Peoples Radio will be ceasing operations as of September 1st, 2025 at 12am. Both 95.7 ELMNT FM in Ottawa and 106.5 ELMNT FM in Toronto will be taken off air. Since opening our doors in 2018, we have brought awareness of and support to Indigenous artists across Turtle Island, as well as amplify Indigenous […]
As part of our first-ever Fall Fundraiser, we are hosting an Online Auction today, November 22nd, 2024. As part of the auction, you will have the chance to bid on a number of items from business contributors both big and small. Taking part in the Online Auction is simple. All you have to do is: […]
There is no easy way to say it – we need your help. First Peoples Radio and Elmnt FM need to raise $150,000 by the end of the year, or otherwise risk Elmnt FM falling silent. As a not-for-profit organization, First Peoples Radio founded Elmnt FM over six years ago in order to amplify Indigenous […]
Love ELMNT FM? Today is a great day to donate! As a not-for-profit radio station, your donation keeps the music playing, the lights on, and allows us to continue to serve as a megaphone for the Indigenous communities in-and-around Ottawa and Toronto. 95.7 ELMNT FM is Ottawa’s only Indigenous-owned radio station, and has been serving […]
Do you love giving feedback? Do you love getting rewards? If so, the latest ELMNT FM survey is for you! We want to get to know our listeners better so that we can keep giving you all of the great content that you want. Participate in the latest ELMNT FM survey, tell us about your […]
Métis Pop Superstar Ruby Waters headlined the Pub Stage on Night One of last weekend’s Mariposa Folk Festival (July 8). Waters drew a massive crowd to the stage, with fans dancing along to big songs like Blow, Good Recipe, and Sweet Sublime. Despite the Rogers Network outage affecting communications before the event, ELMNT FM’s Matthew […]
With ELMNT FM’s Catch the Ace, you can win money while supporting Indigenous artists! You have two chances to win every week! Here’s how it works: Choose your card for the progressive jackpot Purchase your tickets for the weekly draw A winner is selected for the weekly prize The weekly winner’s card is revealed If […]
The Native American Music Awards announced the nominees for the 2022 awards show on Wednesday, January 19th. Iroqouis Mohawk artist, Jace Martin is nominated in 6 categories, including Artist of the Year and Best Pop Recording. The late Vince Fontaine‘s project, Eagle & Hawk is up for six awards, including Best Group / Duo of […]
Vince Fontaine, best known as the founder of the Juno Award-winning band Eagle & Hawk has passed away. The news was confirmed on Tuesday evening by his niece, Nahanni Fontaine on social media. Fontaine also founded the Indigenous supergroup, Indian City, with William Prince, Don Amero, Pamela Davis, and Neewa Mason. Outside of music, Fontaine was […]
The Halluci Nation lit the stage up in Ottawa on Friday night, and Elmnt fm‘s very own Jonathan Shaw had the chance to speak to Bear Witness and Tim “2oolman” Hill before they went on stage. They spoke about the origins of the Electric Pow Wow, what they collect when they’re on the road, how […]