The entire team at 95.7 Elmnt FM would like to acknowledge that today, November 16th, is Louis Riel Day in the province of Ontario. It was on this day in 1885 that Louis Riel was executed. He was sentenced to death for fighting for the rights of the Métis people. Today is intended for people to […]
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples occurs every year on August 9th since The United Nations (UN) Working Group on Indigenous Populations (WGIP) first met on August 9, 1982. The day of recognition in order to promote the rights, culture, land of Indigenous people urge non-Indigenous people all around the world to educate […]
Following Pope Francis’ apology last April for the “deplorable conduct” of members of the Catholic Church at residential schools, the Pope will be in Quebec from July 27-29 to advance action toward reconciliation with Indigenous People. Cree Grand Chief Mandy Gull-Masty expressed that while apologies from Pope Francis, especially on Canada’s colonized land is monumental […]
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 […]
This coming September 30th will be the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. However, just because it’s no longer called Orange Shirt Day doesn’t mean you’re not still encouraged to wear one. If you’re a last-minute shopper, here are three Indigenous-owned businesses that we love, and you can support in anticipation of September 30th. 1) […]
The Canadian Government is taking further steps towards reconciliation. The federal government announced Tuesday that it is taking action in order to ensure enhanced support for Indigenous communities across Canada. This is widely considered to be a direct response to the intergenerational trauma of the residential school system that was in place from 1828 to […]
The Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility has officially been named “Ādisōke”. The word comes from the Anishinābemowin Algonquin language, and appropriately means “storytelling” in English. The name of the new facility was announced this morning at 555 Albert Street, where the library will eventually stand. Leaders from the Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg […]
Downie Wenjack Fund is working on a new animated video series that showcases emerging Indigenous visual artists. The project, entitled “Reconciliation Begins With You”, tells the stories of paths to reconciliation from advocates of Downie Wenjack Fund. The visual artists will be chosen based on how they capture the essence of the theme. “Reconciliation Begins with You” is in partnership […]
Josée Lusignan is the president and founder of I Love First Peoples, an organization bridging together Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Canada through reconciliation. I Love First Peoples is collecting friendship boxes for the holiday season. The boxes include gifts for Indigenous children including a letter of friendship. Josée spoke with 957 ELMNT FM about […]
Birch Bark Coffee is taking the world by storm one brew at time. Not only does the coffee taste good, the product does good. Every two dollars from one bag of joe goes towards a sustainable water filtration system to help alleviate the clean water crisis Indigenous communities across Canada face. 95.7 ELMNT FM spoke […]