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Staff Listings:

Aiden Wolf – Morning Show
Jay Herrington – AM News / Morning Show Co-Host
Kayla Whiteduck Mid – Day Show
Jill Kennedy – Afternoon Drive Show
Matthew Bisson -Station Manager, PM News
Cody Coyote – Host, The Beat
Dave Charles – Operations Manager
David Moses – Host, Moment of Truth
Glenn Prins – IT/Engineering
Bruce Barber – Marketing, Promotions, Social Media Manager
Glenn Knight – Commercial Producer
D’Arcy Magee – Music Director
Jonathan Shaw – Creative Writer
Ann Pospischil – Traffic Manager
Wenday Lemanski-Killing – Traffic Manager
Gary Murphy -Director of Sales
James Wansbrough – Director of National Sales
Fatima Tariq – Office Administrator

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Tame Impala announce 2021 tour dates with a fictional vaccine

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Hip-Hop News – June 18, 2021

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Red Music Fridays – Cody Coyote

Red Music Fridays

Polaris Long List Announced, featuring Julian Taylor & Charlotte Cardin

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Shawnee Kish, K-OS & Serena Ryder to perform at The Summer House Party

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Hip-Hop News – June 11, 2021

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Cowessess First Nation to announce ‘shocking’ discovery of gravesite at old residential school

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Hamilton Coming to the National Arts Centre Live in 2022

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City of Ottawa offering COVID-19 Vaccine Wait List for eligible recipients

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The 2021 Indspire Awards honouring 12 Indigenous trailblazers

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Casino Lac-Leamy Fireworks Show will make the perfect summer date night

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Tame Impala announce 2021 tour dates with a fictional vaccine

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ELMNT FM and SSIF commemorates the Grand Opening of the Mount Dennis Aboriginal Child and Family Center in Toronto

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Five Things to do for National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Bear Witness and Tim “2oolman” Hill of A Tribe

Bear Witness and Tim “2oolman” Hill of A Tribe Called Red are reintroducing themselves as The Halluci Nation, Their upcoming album, One More Saturday Night, releases July 30 with words from poet and activist, John Trudell – @thehallucination was born upon first meeting John Trudell.

Also on tonight's show, Wendake, First Nation QC based artist @anymamusic, released her new single and official music video for If God Had A Boat on June 18, an emotional song that reflects on the concept of God and representing something bigger than ourselves. Tune in tonight at 7:00 pm on ELMNT FM #Toronto #Ott #Ottawa #MomentOfTruth #MOT #

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson... Emily Pauline John

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson...

Emily Pauline Johnson, also known by her Mohawk stage name Tekahionwake, was a Canadian poet, author, and performer who was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Johnson—whose poetry was published in Canada, the United States, and Great Britain—was among a generation of widely-read writers who began to define Canadian literature.

In 2002, a complete collection of her known poetry was published, entitled E. Pauline Johnson, Tekahionwake: Collected Poems and Selected Prose.

(Tekahionwake pronounced dageh-eeon-wageh)

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with ELMNT FM. To see all of our featured Indigenous Canadians visit ELMNTFM.CA (Link in bio)

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How are you celebrating National Indigenous People

How are you celebrating National Indigenous Peoples’ Day? The Assembly of Seven Generations, Jordyn Hendricks and Harmonie Eshkawkogan partnered up to create this stunning mural at The Bronson Centre! The official unveiling has been postponed to Friday, June 25th at 12PM (due to inclement weather) but you are welcome to swing by and see it in all its beauty before then!

There are more ways to celebrate today on our website as well at elmntfm.ca!

-Jill

Take a moment to reflect... The residential schoo

Take a moment to reflect...

The residential schools' crisis line is available 24/7 at 1-866-925-4419

Never forget...every child matters. A message from ELMNT FM

#EveryChildMatters #ResidentialSchools #Indigenous #ELMNTFM

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson... Louis Riel was a C

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson...

Louis Riel was a Canadian politician, a founder of the province of Manitoba, and a political leader of the Métis people. He led two resistance movements against the government of Canada and its first prime minister, John A. Macdonald.

Riel sought to defend Métis rights and identity as the Northwest Territories came progressively under the Canadian sphere of influence.

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with ELMNT FM. To see all of our featured Indigenous Canadians visit ELMNTFM.CA (Link in bio)

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Events are officially back! We are hanging out at

Events are officially back! We are hanging out at @thewcparks for @solsticefestivals’ drive-in movie, Kayak to Klemtu. We have fun gifts for you all! The movie starts at 8. #ssif2021 #ott #ottcity

-Matthew

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson... Sheila Watt-Clouti

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson...

Sheila Watt-Cloutier (@shei.lawc) is one of the most outstanding advocates for the economic, social, and cultural rights of the Inuit in the Arctic. In 2007, she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy work in showing the impact global climate change has on human rights. Watt-Cloutier is also a recipient of the Aboriginal Achievement Award and the UN Champion of the Earth Award. She is also an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with ELMNT FM. To see all of our featured Indigenous Canadians visit ELMNTFM.CA (Link in bio)

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The ELMNT FM Block Party Turns 1!🎂 🎉 Tune in

The ELMNT FM Block Party Turns 1!🎂 🎉 Tune in tonight for a special anniversary episode from 8 pm - 11 pm and 11 pm - 2 am. Our exclusive 3-hour mix show with DJ Glenn Knight and The Juiceman Jonathan Shaw #TheBlockParty #ELMNTFM #OneYear #Anniversary

Trina Mather-Simard ED/Producer Summer Solstice In

Trina Mather-Simard ED/Producer Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards (@solsticefestivals) / @mattmaconline. Tune in tonight at 7:00 pm on ELMNT FM #Toronto #Ott #Ottawa #MomentOfTruth #MOT #TheSSIMAs #SSIF2021

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson... Dr. James Makokis

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson...

Dr. James Makokis (@creeture82 ) is an Indigenous two-spirit person and is particularly noted for treating transgender people from Cree communities and around the world, with many patients traveling long distances to see him. Dr. Makosis operates a clinic in the Enoch Cree Nation 135, serving the Kehewin and Enoch Cree Nations, and a satellite clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, combining traditional Cree and Western medical practices.

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with ELMNT FM. To see all of our featured Indigenous Canadians visit ELMNTFM.CA (Link in bio)

#ELMNTFM #INDIGENOUS #INDIGENOUSHISTORYMONTH #IHM #JAMESMAKOKIS

Philip Loring P1 on his book "Finding Our Niche"/

Philip Loring P1 on his book "Finding Our Niche"/ (New) Philip Loring "Finding Our Niche" P2 we finish the book review. Tune in tonight at 7:00 pm on ELMNT FM #Toronto #Ott #Ottawa #MomentOfTruth #MOT

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson... Buffy Sainte-Marie

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson...

Buffy Sainte-Marie, born Beverly Sainte-Marie, is an Indigenous Icon! She has won recognition, awards and honours for her music as well as her work in education and social activism throughout her career.

In 1983, Sainte-Marie became the first Indigenous person to win an Oscar and the Golden Globe for her song "Up Where We Belong" from the film An Officer and a Gentleman.

In 1997, she founded the Cradleboard Teaching Project, an educational curriculum devoted to better understanding Native Americans.

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with ELMNT FM. To see all of our featured Indigenous Canadians visit ELMNTFM.CA (Link in bio)

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@michael_greyeyes - stars in "Rutherford Falls" /

@michael_greyeyes - stars in "Rutherford Falls" / Lana Thomas - Artisan at @solsticefestivals / Plus- Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival ED ShoShona Kish with @amandarheaume Operations Manager. Tune in tonight at 7:00 pm on ELMNT FM #Toronto #Ott #Ottawa #MomentOfTruth #MOT #TheSSIMAs #SSIF2021

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson... Chief Poundmaker w

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson...

Chief Poundmaker was a Plains Cree chief known as a peacemaker and defender of the Poundmaker Cree Nation.

In 1885, during the Métis Rebellion, his band was attacked by Canadian troops and a battle ensued. After the rebellion was suppressed, he surrendered and was convicted of treason and imprisoned. He died of illness soon after his release.

In May 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exonerated the chief and apologized to the Poundmaker Cree Nation.

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with ELMNT FM. To see all of our featured Indigenous Canadians visit ELMNTFM.CA (link in bio)

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National Chief at Council of Aboriginal People Elm

National Chief at Council of Aboriginal People Elmer St. Pierre on Budget 2021 and Indigenous Funding / Jeff Thomas of First Nations Cable on Six Nations puts Elected Council and Rogers on notice over MOU and possible cable development. Tune in tonight at 7:00 pm on ELMNT FM #Toronto #Ott #Ottawa #MomentOfTruth #MOT

ELMNT FM caught up with @iskwe & Tom Wilson (@leeh

ELMNT FM caught up with @iskwe & Tom Wilson (@leeharveyosmond) on their latest collaboration, “Starless Nights.” as part of Red Music Fridays.

You can check out their latest release and the full interview at elmntfm.ca (link in bio)

#iskwé #TomWilson #StarlessNights #Indigenous #Ottawa #RedMusicFridays

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson... Jeannette Corbiere

ELMNT FM’s Take a Lesson...

Jeannette Corbiere Lavell is an Ojibwe activist. Shortly after her marriage to a white man in 1970, Lavell received a letter telling her that

her Indian status had been revoked. She took it to the Supreme Court of Canada in 1973. It was finally overturned in 1985. She has advocated for Indigenous women’s rights at the UN’s Human Rights Committee and Committee to End Sex Discrimination. Her quest is featured in the Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg.

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with ELMNT FM. To see all of our featured Indigenous Canadians visit ELMNTFM.CA (Link in Bio)

#ELMNTFM #INDIGENOUS #INDIGENOUSHISTORYMONTH #IHM #JEANNETTECORBIERELAVELL

"@thejunoawards special" We start the show with a

"@thejunoawards special" We start the show with a brief excerpt of @crystalshawanda - "Church House Blues" now nominated in two Juno categories./ Plus Juno nominated @juliantaylormusic 106.5 ELMNT FM afternoon host of the "Cruise" and winner of the Canadian Folk Artist of the year for 2021 Tune in tonight at 7:00 pm on ELMNT FM #Toronto #Ott #Ottawa #MomentOfTruth #MOT #Junos

The Gladstone Theatre sharing a powerful message.

The Gladstone Theatre sharing a powerful message. #ottawa #ottcity #215 #215children

- @jillsonair

Here are 15/30 Indigenous artists you should check

Here are 15/30 Indigenous artists you should check out! Support Indigenous talent this month and maybe discover your favourite new artist! #IndigenousHistoryMonth 3/3

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Cowessess First Nation to announce ‘shocking’ discovery of gravesite at old residential school
by APTN National News on June 24, 2021 at 12:02 am
Warning: This story has disturbing details about the Kamloops residential school. If you are feeling... The post Cowessess First Nation to announce ‘shocking’ discovery of gravesite at old residential school appeared first on APTN News. […]
Chiefs to vote on resolution to delay AFN election in July
by Brett Forester on June 23, 2021 at 11:09 pm
Still a ‘small chance’ election will be deferred to later date if resolution passes, says B.C. Regional Chief Terry Teegee The post Chiefs to vote on resolution to delay AFN election in July appeared first on APTN News. […]
Member of Piikani Nation harvesting teepee poles for residential school survivors
by Tamara Pimentel on June 23, 2021 at 11:00 pm
For Garret Smith of Piikani Nation, harvesting teepee poles is therapeutic. He gets to spend... The post Member of Piikani Nation harvesting teepee poles for residential school survivors appeared first on APTN News. […]