APTN has confirmed that NationTalk’s Indigenous Health Today will be returning for a second season. Hosted by Marion Crowe, CEO of the First Nations Health Managers Association, the second season will be divided into two sections. The first three episodes will focus on the current state of COVID-19 and the new Omicron variant, while […]
The nominees for the 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced Wednesday. Rosario Dawson and Vanessa Hudgens took to Instagram to share the news. In television, “Mare Of Easttown”, “Succession”, “Ted Lasso”, and “Only Murders In The Building” received several nominations. Jean Smart is up for awards for both “Hacks” and “Mare of Easttown.” In […]
It’s now easier than ever to find out where your favourite Netflix shows were filmed. The “Netflix in your Neighbourhood” website maps out Canadian filming locations for various shows and movies, like “Queen’s Gambit”, “Umbrella Academy” and “Always Be My Maybe.” It adds a whole new dimension to the viewing experience and could even inspire […]
The 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards brought Indigenous folks to the stage on Sunday, September 19th. Co-creator, Sterlin Harjo, and stars D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Devery Jacobs, Paulina Alexis and Lane Factor from the new hit Indigenous show, Reservation Dogs, gave out the award for Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series. Before they announced the winner, Sterlin Harjo said, “We are here […]
A new study from Ryerson University called “Examining Children’s Animated Television in Canada” has shone a light on the representation of people of colour in this medium in 2018-2019. In the findings, 51% of human characters were white, while 49% were people of colour. Representation has increased though, as the previous study revealed 74% of characters were white. However, […]
Jennifer Podemski has launched an online platform called The Shine Network that will provide training and coaching as well as a digital cinematic space for Indigenous women to showcase their work. As an award-winning Indigenous writer and producer for shows like Empire of the Dirt, and an actor in many projects, including Degrassi: The Next Generation, Podemski wanted […]
Happy autumn! I always associate Labour Day with summer’s end and this year is no exception. We’re not even halfway through September and I’m wearing a heavy sweater, long pants and slippers at home! How many layers are you rocking? This week, we got advice from Premier Ford to plan to nix trick or treating and […]
The 2020 Emmy nominees have been announced, thanks to a special digital event hosted by Leslie Jones today who revealed each and every one of them with help from Tatiana Maslany, Frank Scherma, Laverne Cox and Josh Gad. Leading the pack are Watchmen with 26 nominations, Marvellous Mrs. Maisel with 20 nominations and Ozark with 18 nominations. Other standout nominees are The Mandalorian, Saturday […]
With an extended March Break upon us and social distancing being encouraged, you might be looking for ideas on how to keep the kids busy. We’ve put together a list for you to check out. Get Crafty Break out the craft box and let the kids take the reigns on making some really cute DIY […]