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A bald eagle’s nest has been discovered in Toronto for the first time in many years. The bald eagle was once considered an “at-risk” species due to the insecticide DDT and elevated levels of heavy metals that harm its reproductive process, according to the Ontario Government. Karen McDonald, Senior Manager of Restoration and Infrastructure at the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Thomas says that it’s a piece of Canada’s history that is […]
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 […]
The Got Land? comedy tour has been making its way across Canada and now it is bringing a comedy workshop and show to Ontario. Got Land? helps First Nation, Inuit and Metis entertainers tell jokes, according to its founder Janelle Niles, and the show expresses solidarity with humour. Niles is a Black, Mi’kmaw, two-spirited woman, who is […]
