Remembrance Day is November 11th– a day to commemorate the end of the First World War, and to acknowledge the sacrifices of the brave soldiers who fought to end one of the world’s largest and most gruesome conflicts. In Toronto, the Royal Canadian Air Force will be doing a 21-gun salute and a flypast of the […]
The second annual Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards announced winners last week, including Mohawk artist DJ Shub. The event, held by the non-profit organization Pow Wow Pitch, recognizes and encourages the entrepreneurial spirit of Indigenous peoples, as well as celebrates Indigenous excellence. DJ Shub received the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) Creative Award, along with a […]
Indie Pop icon Virginia To Vegas is embarking on his Rock, Paper, Scissors Tour, and will be making a stop at The Axis Club in Toronto on November 23rd. Virginia To Vegas will be joined by Ria Mae, as well as Mohawk singer noelle. Virginia to Vegas, also known as Derik Baker, said in a press […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Canada, one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. Furthermore, according to Cancer Care Ontario, First Nations women statistically get diagnosed at later stages. Lastly, while rare, men can get diagnosed with breast cancer as well. So get checked early, and get checked often, because […]
Garden Hill First Nation artist Mattmac is the recipient of the RBC Walk of Fame Emerging Artist Grand Prize Winner. The Grand Prize includes $20,000, performance opportunities at future Canada’s Walk of Fame events, and private recording time at Metalworks Studios in Mississauga. Mattmac broke out onto the scene in 2016 and quickly gained a […]
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is this Friday, September 30th. While there are many ways you can show your support, such as wearing an orange shirt from an Indigenous vendor, there are also many other ways you can show your support throughout the city. The Toronto Public Library has curated a list of […]