Trina Simard, CEO of Indigenous Experiences and the mastermind behind the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival sat down with Shawn to talk about what goes into planning the festival, pitching the Glow In The Dark Pow Wow to DJ Shub, what to expect from this year’s festival offerings, and so much more. Listen to the full […]
June is Indigenous History Month, which means it’s almost time for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. This year’s festival promises to delight patrons with new attractions, while still offering all of the classic staples that make this festival the perfect way to kick off the Summer. New to the festival this year is the Glow […]
The Native Child and Family Services of Toronto will be celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day with a virtual grand opening of the new Mount Dennis Aboriginal Child and Family Center. Located at 1290 Weston Road in York, this new centre will serve as a place for children, parents and caregivers to participate in cultural programs […]
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 […]
APTN‘s beloved annual celebration, Indigenous Day Live is back! Catch Indigenous and Canadian talents performing as they honour the 25th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 20th and 21st. It’s a stellar lineup that includes iskwē, Tom Wilson, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Boogey the Beat, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Charlotte Cardin, Mattmac, Logan Staats, Neon Dreams and ELMNT’s own, […]
The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival kicks off on Tuesday, June 1. The month-long festival is jam-packed with virtual and COVID-friendly activities, bringing you the best of Indigenous artists, performers, educators and community members to celebrate Canada’s diverse Indigenous cultures. This is one you won’t want to miss! Below is the schedule of all the programs […]
How are you doing this week? We got a lot of exciting music news in the past week! The Polaris Prize Long List was announced featuring 40 talented Indigenous and Canadian artists and their expertly crafted albums. Locally, just when you thought festival season was not a thing in 2020, RBC Bluesfest and #CanadaPerforms that Bluesfest is coming […]
Do you enjoy listening to audio versions of books? Audible.ca is marking National Indigenous Peoples Day (Sunday June 21st) by featuring top titles from Indigenous authors. Here is the list: From the Ashes Written and narrated by: Jesse Thistle Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins From the Ashes is a memoir about hope and resilience, […]
ELMNT FM chatted with Indigenous folk rock duo, Jaaji & Chelsey June of Twin Flames about the changing landscape for musicians right now with the rise of the virtual performance experience and what’s next for the band. Speaking of, new music is on the way too with a brand new album called Omen due out this summer and […]
In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st, APTN is bringing together some of your favourite artists for a performance you won’t want to miss. From the country vibes of Carolina East to the throat boxing talents of Nelson Tagoona and the soul rock sounds of Julian Taylor, this is going to be a show to remember! […]