The beloved outdoor snow screening, Unikkaatuarniq (which means “storytelling” in Inuktitut) hosted by Asinabka Film Festival, is taking place virtually for the first time. The event boasts Indigenous films from Inuit and Sami communities in the circumpolar north. This year’s program includes two feature length screenings and ten short films. Unikkaatuarniq is a staple event at Winterlude, which cancelled most of […]
Students at both Carleton University and the University of Ottawa won’t be returning to campus for the start of the Winter term. This morning, both schools announced that classes will be moving online for at least three weeks beginning the week of January 10th. Carleton University has also mentioned that some of the exams scheduled […]
How did you do with Black Friday yesterday? Did you end up getting all your Christmas shopping done? Maybe at least got something to spoil yourself? Perhaps you wanted to skip the lines and do some shopping online. If that’s the case we have to keep in mind that there are some grinches out there. You know what I mean – also known as ‘porch pirates’… As frustrating as […]
Adàwàning: Indigenous Women’s Winter Market is back, but with a twist: it’s going virtual! In partnership with the National Arts Centre’s Indigenous Theatre, this is the market’s third year. It’s a great opportunity to find some handmade holiday presents and support Métis, Inuit and First Nations artists. From beadwork to sculptures and mittens to coffee, there […]
If you’ve been missing out on the plethora of markets Ottawa has to offer, you’ll want to show some love to Freewheeling Craft, known for their fun and inclusive marketplaces in the capital. But it’s hard to plan and host a market in the midst of a pandemic, so they’ve taken to the digital world […]
It feels like everyday and every hour, a concert or major festival is crossed off the calendar or pushed forward several months. But that hasn’t stopped musicians and artists from coming through and live-streaming their concerts (usually to an empty venue) or simply playing music from their homes as they self-isolate. Check out the list […]