APTN has confirmed that NationTalk’s Indigenous Health Today will be returning for a second season. Hosted by Marion Crowe, CEO of the First Nations Health Managers Association, the second season will be divided into two sections. The first three episodes will focus on the current state of COVID-19 and the new Omicron variant, while […]
The Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) invites you to come together virtually for their 5th Annual Virtual Round Dance, a group healing practice and community gathering. This year’s theme is “Honouring Our Ancestors.” The lineup of special guests and performers has not been announced yet. However, for the second year in a row, Harvey Dreaver will be The Stickman, […]
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 […]
Winterlude will make its in-person return in 2022 with COVID-19 protocols in place. The beloved celebration highlights the beauty of Ottawa and Gatineau while showcasing local artistic talents and businesses. Next year’s festivities will mark the second annual National Ice Carving Competition on February 5th and 6th, 2022. Ice sculptures from talents across the country […]
Indigenous folk and indie rock artists Twin Flames are getting ready to warm up the capital this January. As part of LIVE! on Elgin‘s latest season of live shows, they’ll be letting Twin Flames set fire to the stage on January 21st, 2022. The “Battlefields” singers last performed in the capital back in June 2021, […]
You can add one more stop to your holiday shopping trip! The Odawa Native Friendship Centre is hosting their annual craft fair in December. Beyond crafts, you can enjoy tasty eats and more. The craft fair is taking place December 3rd, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at 815 St. Laurent Blvd. The planners note […]
ELMNT FM‘s own host of The Jukebox, Julian Taylor will hit the stage at Centre in the Square in Kitchener, ON on November 18th, 2021 for a live and live streamed performance. But he isn’t doing it alone. He’ll be joined by Tom Wilson, Terra Lightfoot, Moscow Apartment, Amanda Rheaume, Mikhail Laxton, KUNLE, and Dione Taylor. It […]
Stó:lō writer Lee Maracle, who championed the stories of Indigenous women to change the face of Canadian literature, has died. Family friend Michaela Washburnsays says the acclaimed author, poet and teacher died Thursday at a hospital in Vancouver at age 71. Peers and admirers flooded social media with tributes to Maracle’s writing, activism and mentorship, with […]
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican says Pope Francis has agreed to visit Canada to help ongoing efforts at reconciliation with Indigenous peoples following revelations of the Catholic church’s role in the abuse and deaths of thousands of children. In a brief statement, the Vatican said the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has invited the pope […]
With the slow and steady return of live music, The Halluci Nation, formerly known as A Tribe Called Red, are making their way to the capital on November 2nd to play a show at the Bronson Centre. Presented by Spectrasonic, the show marks the first time that the Ottawa electronic duo has performed in […]