Join Curve Lake First Nation‘s Missy Knott every Sunday from 12pm to 3pm for Pass The Mic, Elmnt fm’s newest show dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices. Come hang out with Missy, along with some of your favourite Indigenous artists, as they talk about music, issues, and anything else that’s on their mind. Whether you want […]
RBC Bluesfest has revealed the full lineup for 2023. This year’s festival will feature Shania Twain, Weezer, Pitbull, Charlotte Cardin, and Foo Fighters among others. A number of Indigenous artists will also be a part of this year’s festival, including Mimi O’Bonsawin (July 6), Digging Roots (July 7), Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (July 8), […]
The 2023 Juno Award nominees have been announced, and a number of Indigenous artists are being recognized for their accomplishments over the past year. OMBIIGIZI, a collaboration between Anishinaabe artists Zoon (Daniel Monkman) and Status/Non-Status (Adam Sturgeon) is nominated for Alternative Album of the Year for their debut album Sewn Back Together. Likewise, Inuk throat […]
The 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship kicked off in so-called Atlantic Canada on December 26th, and this year some of the top players will receive awards featuring art from four artists from the Wabanaki Confederacy – consisting of the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, Abenaki, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot Nations. Mi’kmaw artist Lorne Julien, Maliseet artist Emma Hassencahl-Perley, Qalipu […]
UPDATE: Full Lineup Announced 95.7 Elmnt fm is proud to announce its first Indigenous Music Showcase, in partnership with Red Music Rising, Indigenous Experiences, Madahoki Farm, and The Wabano Centre For Aboriginal Health. The showcase will take place at Madahoki Farm on Saturday, October 8th, and will feature Sebastian Gaskin, Cody Coyote, and Aurora Jade. […]
RBC Bluesfest is just 2 days away from kicking off here in the nation’s capital. The event will begin this Thursday, July 7th, and go until the 17th. Headliners include Alanis Morissette, Alexisonfire, Luke Bryan, TLC, Rage Against the Machine, and Marshmello. A number of Indigenous artists will also be playing the festival, including Wiikwemkoong […]
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Nominees for the 2022 Juno Awards were announced this morning, and it looks like it’ll be a big night for Canadian artists. Charlotte Cardin leads with six nominations, including Artist of the Year. Justin Bieber and The Weeknd both follow with five nominations. It’s also going to be a big night for Indigenous artists. The […]
The app, once known to be brimming with gen Z, posting dance challenges, lip-syncs, and viral trends, has become increasingly political in recent times. Yes, I’m talking about TikTok. TikTok has become an unexpected channel for making social and political statements about the Black Lives Matter movement, climate change, and LGBTQ+ issues. Its effectiveness lies […]
Downie Wenjack Fund is working on a new animated video series that showcases emerging Indigenous visual artists. The project, entitled “Reconciliation Begins With You”, tells the stories of paths to reconciliation from advocates of Downie Wenjack Fund. The visual artists will be chosen based on how they capture the essence of the theme. “Reconciliation Begins with You” is in partnership […]