Elmnt fm’s “Juiceman” Jonathan Shaw recently had the chance to sit down with three of the stars of Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading), A New Hope – Dennis Chartrand (Darth Vader), Ajuawak Kapashesit (Han Solo), and Theresa Eischen (Princess Leia), to talk about getting cast in the project, why an Ojibwe language version of Star Wars […]
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INTERVIEW: Cary Miller on The Making of Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading), A New Hope
Elmnt fm’s Vanessa Landriault recently had the chance to sit down with Cary Miller, Project Manager for Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading), A New Hope. They discuss how the project came together, the challenge of adapting iconic Star Wars terminology for the Ojibwe language, and so much more. Watch the full interview below. Star Wars (Anangong […]
INTERVIEW: Janelle Niles on Got Land?, Comedy As Reconciliation
Shawn had a chance to sit down with Two-spirited Black Mi’kmaq comedian Janelle Niles to talk about using comedy as a tool for reconciliation, Janelle’s thoughts on the next five years of Got Land?, and Got Land’s upcoming show at The Don on Danforth on August 9th as part of the Danforth Comedy Festival in […]
Trina Simard on the 2024 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
Trina Simard, CEO of Indigenous Experiences and the mastermind behind the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival sat down with Shawn to talk about what goes into planning the festival, pitching the Glow In The Dark Pow Wow to DJ Shub, what to expect from this year’s festival offerings, and so much more. Listen to the full […]
The 2024 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Promises New Hits and Old Favourites
June is Indigenous History Month, which means it’s almost time for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. This year’s festival promises to delight patrons with new attractions, while still offering all of the classic staples that make this festival the perfect way to kick off the Summer. New to the festival this year is the Glow […]
Piegan Blackfeet Actress Lily Gladstone Wins Golden Globe For Killers of the Flower Moon
Piegan Blackfeet actress Lily Gladstone made history at the 2024 Golden Globes on January 7th. Gladstone became the first Indigenous actress to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for their performance in Martin Scorsese‘s latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon. Gladstone, who stars as Osage woman Mollie […]
Today Is National Indigenous Veteran’s Day
On November 8th, along with every other day of the year, all of us at 106.5 Elmnt fm remember all of the contributions that have been made by Indigenous Veterans over the years. Indigenous Veterans have heavily contributed to a number of victories over the years, including World War I and World War II, where […]
Take The ELMNT FM Music Survey Today!
Here’s your chance to have your say in the music we play! Take the ELMNT FM music survey and tell us what you think of some of the most recent songs we’ve added. Not only do you get to participate in making the station the best it can be, but you’ll be entered into a […]
Club Elmnt – Win Your Way In To See Shawnee Kish at The Drake Underground
Fill out this form for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Shawnee Kish at The Drake Underground in Toronto on Monday, October 23rd. The show starts at 7pm, and is 19+, so please bring valid ID. This contest is exclusive to Club Elmnt members, and is a way to thank you […]
INTERVIEW: Brittlestar on Social Media and “The Stupidpocalypse”
Stewart Reynolds, better known on the internet as Brittlestar, is an internet comedian with over 27,000 subscribers on YouTube, and over a thousand videos on social media. His new book, “Welcome to The Stupidpocalypse: Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon” was released last month, and has become the #1 Most Gifted book in Humorous Essays on […]