Elmnt FM’s Shawn Allen had a chance to sit down and talk with Potawatami and Cree social media personality, educator, and hoop dancer Theland Kicknosway. They talked about how social media holds the power to share Indigenous cultures, the time Theland got his school to host a Pow Wow in third grade, what to expect […]
The third annual Tagwàgi (Autumn) Festival kicks off this weekend at Madahoki Farm, and Shawn had a chance to talk with CEO of Indigenous Experiences, Trina Mather-Simard about what to expect from this year’s festival, including food, vendors, and entertainment. Listen to the full interview below. To read more of our coverage on the third […]
ELMNT FM’s Olivea Loo had the chance to sit down with one of the hottest up-and-coming Indigenous hip-hop artists, Boslen. They discussed what it was like growing up Black and Indigenous, the artists that are inspiring him, what it was like transitioning from being a rugby player to being a musician, and much more. You […]
This morning, Mark and Jem from our sister station in Toronto, 106.5 Elmnt fm, had the opportunity to sit down with Kyana Kingbird. She is a Mi’kmaw and Ojibway fancy shawl dancer from Esgenoôpetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation in New Brunswick, a finalist in the Welcome Toronto Creators Challenge, and was recently featured in the Toronto Raptors‘ […]
2022 Juno Award Nominee DJ Shub joined Aiden and Jay this morning on Wake Up Ottawa to talk about what it’s like to perform his music with venue restrictions, as well as what fans and newcomers alike can expect from War Club Live. You can listen to the full interview below. DJ Shub is performing at […]
After an extended hiatus, RBC Ottawa Bluesfest has announced the lineup for their 2022 festival. As has been the case for some time, Rage Against The Machine and Run The Jewels are set as headlining acts, both taking the stage on July 15th. They are joined by the likes of Sarah McLachlan (July 7th), Marshmello […]
Métis alt-pop artist, Robin Cisek joined ELMNT FM to chat about her debut EP release, Delicate Minds, her cinematic music video for “Memories” and where she finds her inspiration. Delicate Minds puts a laser focus on mental health while giving the listener the keys to find meaning in each song. Check out our full interview […]
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 […]
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
