Are you beginning to miss the thrill of live music? Look no further, because award-winning Abenaki and French-Canadian artist Mimi O’Bonsawin is playing at the National Arts Centre this Friday, October 22nd, 2021. This concert is part of their Fridays at the Fourth series. Mimi O’Bonsawin‘s latest album is the French EP Elle Danse. The […]
It’s always encouraged to shop local when you can, especially in recent times when small businesses need all the support they can get. But what’s better than supporting local businesses? Supporting Indigenous owned businesses in your community. Here’s a list of five great ones in the Ottawa/Gatineau area you should check out next time you’re […]
September 30th marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. To acknowledge the day, Beechwood Cemetery partnered with Project of Heart, the Assembly of 7 Generations, and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society to host an educational day for the public. Members of A7G, Beechwood Cemetery, Family Caring Society, and Project […]
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) […]
Getting paid to learn how to work with 3D printers and textiles sounds too good to be true, right? Well, not at the Onaki Fab Lab in Gatineau. The Onaki Fab Lab offers lessons on a wide variety of both tactile and digital tools. Stéphane Lévesque of the Fab Lab sat down with ELMNT-FM‘s Aiden […]
The Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility has officially been named “Ādisōke”. The word comes from the Anishinābemowin Algonquin language, and appropriately means “storytelling” in English. The name of the new facility was announced this morning at 555 Albert Street, where the library will eventually stand. Leaders from the Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg […]
G.R. Gritt catches up with ELMNT FM about their latest album, Ancestors, the relationship between Indigenous folks and Canada, the future of live music and what pride means to them. 95.7 ELMNT FM · G.R. Gritt chats new album and the relationship between Indigenous people and Canada
ELMNT FM chatted with NIMKISH about her new single, YSB featuring ASCXNSION. NIMKISH shared about the writing process of her new album, Damage Control, how collaboration is extremely meaningful to her and what’s coming up next! YSB (Ft. ASCXNSION) – NIMKISH In partnership with Red Music Rising, ELMNT FM will be showcasing four unique Indigenous artists in […]
How’s your week going? The stay at home order is lifted, sort of? But I think it’s alright to assume staying home is a safe bet. If you need something to do this weekend, I’ve got you covered here. [Listening] If you couldn’t get enough of “Blue Moon Drive”, not to worry. iskwē and Tom […]
This Saturday, April 24th, support the global climate movement through music and education at Climate Live. You’ll be tuning in with some of the best in Indigenous and Canadian environmental educators and musical talents. Join locally-based Gabrielle Fayant of Assembly of Seven Generations, rock band, The Johnnys, indie and pop artists, Scott Helman and Milky Chance and ELMNT FM‘s […]