It’s the best time of the year! It’s time for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival and for the first time since 2019, they are offering a mix of in-person and virtual events. From June 1st to 21st, you can enjoy virtual programming that includes education days, creative workshops, Indigenous chef-prepared frozen meals, an online 24/7 […]
Whether it is reading up on the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation or the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiries, to attending the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival or supporting Indigenous artists elsewhere, there are a number of ways for you to be a solid ally to Indigenous Peoples. We will […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival announced the nominees of this year’s Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards (SSIMAs), which will be streamed live from the National Arts Centre on June 12th. The nominees were selected from a pool of 250 Canada-wide submissions by a panel of jurors comprising of Indigenous and music industry professional. The SSIMAs […]