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Mimi O'Bonsawin on Playing Hugh's Room in Toronto

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 3:10


Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down with Abenaki folk musician Mimi O'Bonsawin about playing the legendary Hugh's Room, and what she loves about Toronto.

Celeigh Cardinal on Indigenous Representation, Playing the National Arts Centre

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 3:59


Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen had the chance to sit down with the one-and-only Celeigh Cardinal to talk about growing support for emerging Indigenous artists, her upcoming show at the National Arts Centre, and more.

Celeigh Cardinal on Indigenous Representation, Playing Allied Music Centre Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 4:06


Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen had the chance to sit down with the one-and-only Celeigh Cardinal to talk about growing support for emerging Indigenous artists, her upcoming show at the Allied Music Centre Theatre, and more.

Aspects on Making Music a Family Affair, The Gladstone's Wintertime Music Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 10:44


Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down with Ottawa-based Indigenous hip-hop artist Aspects to talk about his eclectic influences, performing with his daughter, and what to expect from Wordsmiths in the Round at The Gladstone Presents Ottawa's Wintertime Music Festival.

Aysanabee on Bringing Now and Then Tour to Toronto, Being a Foodie in the GTA

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 11:58


Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down to talk with two-time Juno Award winner Aysanabee about going on his first headlining tour, what it was like to break glass ceilings at the 2024 Juno Awards, bringing the Now and Then Tour to The Axis Club in Toronto on February 21st, and what it's like to be a foodie in the GTA

Aysanabee on Bringing Now and Then Tour to Ottawa, What He Likes to Do When He's In Town

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 12:03


Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down to talk with two-time Juno Award winner Aysanabee about going on his first headlining tour, what it was like to break glass ceilings at the 2024 Juno Awards, bringing the Now and Then Tour to The 27 Club in Ottawa on February 19th, and what he likes to do when he comes to Ottawa.

Diyet of New North Collective on the Power of Music, Favourite Things About Ottawa

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 9:39


Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down with Kluane First Nation's Diyet of New North Collective and Diyet and the Love Soldiers to talk about what New North Collective is, what makes music such a powerful tool for sharing culture, and why Zak's Diner is the best breakfast in the city. New North Collective plays the Shenkman Arts Centre's Richcraft Theatre in Ottawa on Tuesday, February 4th.

Minoshkite 2024: Siibii on Making Space for LGBTQ2S+ Talent, Minoshkite

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 9:53


Shawn had the chance to sit down with Cree singer-songwriter Siibii. They talk about how Siibii is making space for Indigenous and LGBTQ2S+ Artists in the Music Industry, their favourite things about the Indigenous music scene, and what it's like returning to the Minoshkite Indigenous music and arts festival.

Minoshkite 2024: Tom Wilson on Discovering His Roots and What To Expect From Minoshkite

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 6:35


Shawn had the chance to sit down and talk with Mohawk singer-songwriter Tom Wilson. They talk about Tom Wilson discovering his Mohawk roots later in life, how that influences his art, and what to expect from The Tom Wilson Tehohàhake Trio at the Minoshkite music and arts festival.

Minoshkite 2024: Qattuu on Inuk Throat Singing, and What is Music to Her Ears

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 5:57


Shawn had a chance to sit down with Inuk Throat Singer Qattuu. They talk about the difference between throat singing solo and with a partner, how motherhood has influenced her creative process, and what to expect from the Minoshkite Indigenous music and arts festival.

Minoshkite 2024: Mimi O'Bonsawin on Breaking Into The Music Industry and Minoshkite

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 10:04


Shawn had a chance to talk to Franco-Ontarian and Abenaki singer-songwriter Mimi O'Bonsawin. They talked about the challenges of breaking into the music industry, what it's like working with her husband Ryan Schurman, why Indigenous music & arts festivals like Minoshkite are so important, and more.

Minoshkite 2024: Theland Kicknosway on Hosting Minoshkite

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 10:39


Shawn had a chance to sit down with Theland Kicknosway of Walpole Island, Bkejwanong Territory about why social media is such a powerful tool for spreading Indigenous cultures, how he began hoop dancing, and what to expect from the second annual Minoshkite Music and Arts Festival.

Adrian Sutherland on Precious Diamonds, Singing In Cree, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 11:38


Adrian Sutherland sits down with Shawn to talk about the reception to his sophomore album "Precious Diamonds", the challenges of singing in Cree for the first time, what to expect from his upcoming show at Red Bird in Ottawa on July 18th, and so much more.

Trina Simard on the 2024 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 13:43


Trina Simard, CEO of Indigenous Experiences, sits down with us to talk about Glow In The Dark Pow Wows, Indigenous Cuisine, and everything else happening at the 2024 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

Mikhail Laxton's debut album nominated for Capital Music Awards

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 11:19


Mikhail Laxton's debut album nominated for Capital Music Awards by ELMNT FM

12 year old girl adds new meaning to Orange Shirt Day through personalized t-shirts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 2:24


12 year old girl adds new meaning to Orange Shirt Day through personalized t-shirts by ELMNT FM

Pikangikum youth to host 120km bike ride to fundraise for bike shop

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 5:34


An interview with Tammy Heidbuurt, Mark Dela Cruz and Justin Maddalena, program leaders of the youth hosting this fundraiser.

Groundhogs Day!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 2:25


Groundhogs Day! by ELMNT FM

"Star Wars: A New Hope" to receive Indigenous translation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 1:31


"Star Wars: A New Hope" to receive Indigenous translation by ELMNT FM

Ottawa to receive $176M in housing funds from federal government

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 2:03


Ottawa to receive $176M in housing funds from federal government by ELMNT FM

Ottawa food bank sees all time low in food donations amidst increased costs of living

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 1:57


Ottawa food bank sees all time low in food donations amidst increased costs of living by ELMNT FM

Rideau Canal Closed for the 2024 season

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 1:59


Rideau Canal Closed for the 2024 season by ELMNT FM

Film "doubles" Debut at Candian Film Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 5:30


Candian Director Ian Harnarine's newest film Doubles will debut at the Canadian Film Fest (CFF)

Bald eagle spotted in GTA for first time in years: conservation authority

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 4:04


A bald eagle's nest has been discovered in Toronto for the first time in many years.

TorontoRock NLL Team honours Indigenous heritage with new jersey design

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 7:08


The Toronto Rock National Lacrosse League is honouring Indigenous heritage with a new Indigenous-inspired jersey created by Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory artist Kory Parkin “Kanyen'keha.” The jersey is created with Mohawk words such as “Tkaron” meaning “the place in the water where the trees stand.” The jersey also includes six circles within the maple leaf representing all forms of life. Parkin hopes to keep creating Indigenous-inspired jerseys and to continue to leave a legacy. “I would love to see it be in more leagues,” said Parkins. In recognition of the new jerseys, the Toronto Rock held a Game Worn Charity Auction at their Indigenous Heritage night game. The jerseys designed by Parkin and worn by players were auctioned in support of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, the charity that aims to build better cultural understanding and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Kiawentiio Tarbellfrom The Last Air Bender

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 5:07


Kiawentiio Tarbell (Gya-wuhn-dee-yo) from The Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne plays Katara in the recent live-action by Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender. With confirmed seasons two and three, Tarbell hopes to act out the lessons and challenges that further developed Kataria's charter. "With Kararia, there are such key moments throughout the show that allow her to discover herself or just grow in general... specifically, painted Lady or the Kararia Zuko episode, is something I really have my heart set on," Tarbell said. While waiting on production, Tarbell is focused on her music and growth within her industry.

RedLights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 5:31


Director and Writer Eva Thomas shares the important history of "Starlight Tours" through her Short film "RedLights" which will play at Canadian Film Fest. The film follows two Indigenous women, fighting for their life and the lengths they are willing to go to survive.

Canadian Film Fest

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 6:12


The Canadian Film Festival is back and bigger than ever, doubling the amount of short film screenings compared to last year. This year the Canadian Film Fest will be screening 56 films in total 45 will be short films (80%). The Canadian Film Fest is a non-profit organization showcasing diverse Canadian films and shorts across Canada. The Film Festival will run from March 18-26, 2024 at Cineplex's Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto

Got Land? brings Indigenous women in comedy on tour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 10:22


Got Land? helps First Nation, Inuit and Metis entertainers tell jokes, according to its founder Janelle Niles, and the show expresses solidarity with h

OWNA looks to prevent human trafficking of Indigenous Girls with new curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 6:28


The Ontario Natives Women Association has released a toolkit and curriculum to help prevent human trafficking in Indigenous communities. The three-part Anti-Human Trafficking Toolkit is designed for educators and parents as a way to recognize the signs of grooming and exploitation.

Roots & Raven

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 6:18


Roots & Raven by ELMNT FM

Blue sky woman “Iskwē” performs new music live in Toronto

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 5:57


Candian singer-songwriter iskwē|ᐃᐢᑫᐧ is a proud Cree Métis. Iskwē's music explores a range of ambient sound effects and beats as well as electronic rhythms and indigenous sounds. Iskwē has returned to Toronto for her first tour in recent years. On December 2, 2023, Iskwē will be performing at the TD Music Hall, Allied Music Center. Where she will debut, new music including “I Get High” featuring German singer, Nina Hagen.

Jessica Somers on Using Art to Share Indigenous Cultures

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 6:05


Shawn had a chance to interview Abenaki artist Jessica Somers. They talked about using art to share Indigenous cultures, the meaning behind cardinals, her upcoming paint night at the Pibòn (Winter) Festival, and more.

PDSB Centre for Indigenous Excellence learn traditional birch bark canoe

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 4:44


Maawnjidiing Wiingushkeng Centre for Indigenous Excellence and Land-Based Learn how to build a traditional birch bark canoe at the Heartlake conservation area, and much more

Aysanabee's New Music & Cross Canada Tour

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 6:08


JUNO nominated artist Aysanabee has realsed his newsest EP, Here and Now. Aysanabee is also on a cross Canada Tour with Dan Mangan {Going Somewhere Tour}

The "Revolution" of Shawnee Kish

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 11:46


Host Olivea Loo sits down with singer/songwriter Shawnee Kish to discuss her newest EP Revolution.

Trina Mather-Simard on The 3rd Annual Tagwàgi Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 6:50


Shawn sits down for an interview with Trina Mather-Simard, CEO of Indigenous Experiences. Trina talks about the 3rd annual Tagwàgi Festival, and what attendees can expect from this year's festivities.

Brittlestar on "The Stupidpocalypse"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 17:02


Shawn sits down with comedian and content creator Brittlestar to talk about why social media works for him as a comedy platform, the three videos he would recommend to new followers, and the process of sitting down and writing his new book, "Welcome To The Stupidpocalypse: Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon".

TIFA Kids: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 3:34


The Toronto International Festival of Authors is hosting an Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada event. This Educational event will take place at the Harbour Front Centre on September 30 at 10:30 am – 6 pm

Wolf Saga Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 4:27


Canadian music artist, Wolf Saga has released his newest single “Main Character”. This Interview has been updated * Sep 28, 2023

Patrick Hunter collaborates with Giant Tiger and Indspire for Orange Shirt Day

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 1:39


Patrick Hunter at Giant Tiger HQ, in Ottawa.

Scott Wabano - Forbes 30 Under 30

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 2:33


Photo by Dilpreet Shah

TNFCLegacyGathering

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 3:37


Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre will be hosting the 6th annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering at Nathan Phillips Square on September 29 & 30. The event will kick off at 7 a.m. with a lighting of the fire ceremony, everyone is welcome to participate and pray.  This event honours the diversity of all indigenous cultures on Turtle Island (Canada, America and South America).

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JONO Nominated Desiree Dorion Touring in Toronto

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 3:17


The JONO-Nominated Indigenous Country Artist Desiree Dorion is coming to Toronto and will be Performing at The Cameron House and Sauce on Danforth in honour of truth and reconciliation.

ArgosCultralNight

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 4:44


he Toronto Argonauts are celebrating diversity on Saturday, September 23, as they host an Indigenous Cultural Night. The Toronto Argonauts are one of the oldest professional sports teams in North America and play at BMO Field (170 Princes' Blvd.) located at Exhibition Place. This year the Toronto Argonaut has continued to develop their D&I practice helping spread a message of inclusivity. This year Toronto Argonauts shared their time with the children and residents of Tyendinaga Reserve.

Indigenous storytelling and opera CANOE

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 3:53


Unsettled Scores co-founders and composers Spy Dénommé-Welch and Catherine Magowan, have explored the unique medium of opera to tell the captivating tale of two sisters from Northern Ontario, their ancestral tree, and old but familiar visitors. This art breaks eurocentric operatic structures, redesigning a safe space for diverse audiences to experience the transformative power of Indigenous storytelling and opera.

Kyle McKearney Nominated For a CCMA

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 4:20


Alberta-based Indigenous folk/alt-country artist Kyle McKearney has been nominated for four Canadian Country Music Association Awards (CCMA) in; Alternative Country Album of the Year, Producer(s) of the Year, Creative Team or Director of the Year and Innovative Campaign of the Year. The CCMA takes place in Hamilton ON, September 16, 2023.

Boslen on Being Black and Indigenous, and Transitioning From Rugby Player To Musician

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 9:02


ELMNT FM's Olivea Loo sits down with hip-hop artist Boslen to talk about being Black and Indigenous, the artists who are inspiring him, what it was like transitioning from being a rugby player to being a musician, and much more.

TMU First Powwow

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 2:14


The Toronto Metropolitan University formerly known as Ryerson University, is hosting its first Student Powwow (Pwaaganigaawin) since the new name change. The student lead powwow will take place during Indigenous education week (Sep 19th-22nd). This year's theme is “The 7th Fire” as it represents the revitalization and reconciliations that the university has put forth.

Shawish - Modernizing The Traditional Way

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 3:13


Shawish is a virtual Indigenous marketplace that hosts Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists to create their own shops and upload their products. Making it a one-stop shop to find authentic Indigenous products.

Financial Literacy for This Economy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 2:55


Licensed Indigenous Entrepreneur promoting financial literacy across North America

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