The SOCAN Foundation announced that Attikamek artist Laura Niquay is this year’s winner of the TD Indigenous Songwriter Award. She is being honored for her songs “Moteskano” and “Nicto Kicko”, both of which showcase her folk-grunge sound. Niquay will receive $10,000, as well as opportunities for career development. Additionally, five special distinction awards were given […]
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 […]
Happy weekend! Are you hitting any patios this weekend or doing a non-essential shopping trip? If you want some safe and at-home alternatives, check this week’s Stay Home Club out! [Watching] This weekend only, TIFF is showcasing Indigenous films for free at the digital TIFF Bell Lightbox. Check out the selections here. [Reading] Jonny Appleseed […]
Anishinaabe Cree singer-songwriter, actor and director, Jayli Wolf caught up with ELMNT FM about her second solo release, “Hush,” off her debut solo album, Wild Whisper. • Tell us about your new tune, “Hush.” “This song is about passion and discovery. Uncovering the pain of suffocating ones desires for the approval of others. And opening up to the […]
What’s up? How’s the week going? Not as nice weather this time around, and kind of perfect to set the mood for staying in as much as possible. Need some inspiration for how to spend your time? Check out this week’s Stay Home Club. [Watching] After news of its cancellation last month, I’ve been wrapping […]
ELMNT FM caught up with Jayli Wolf, on her new solo project and the first single, “Child of the Government” which dives deep into the Sixties Scoop and how it affected her family. The Sixties Scoop saw over 20,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis children taken from their homes by the Canadian Government and the […]