Tanya Gluvakov founded Roots and Raven in 2021 after she and her children struggled with depression during the pandemic. Tanya Gluvakov learned about her Indigenous culture and natural medicinal herbs from her grandmother and other members of her community. (Six Nations of the Grand River- First Nations) The teachings that have stuck with her the most […]
Candian singer-songwriter iskwē|ᐃᐢᑫᐧ is a proud Cree Métis and a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation. Iskwē has traveled from Toronto to Newyork, and Los Angeles, developing her sound. 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 […]
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 […]
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 The TIFA has created this creative and educational event as a way to give children a sense of place when discussing […]
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 […]
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). By Students for Students This year’s student lead Powwow and Indigenous education week is run by three TMU students; Mercedes Massingale […]
Siera Hancharyk is a beadwork artist whose ultimate goal is to fund a center for indigenous youth in Toronto to gather and grow as entrepreneurs. “To improve the future, I think it’s important to consider the seven generations before and beyond us” said Siera. Siera describes beading as a medium through which She/They can express themselves and […]
An all-women’s firefighter team from the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach won the second-place spot in Quebec’s Aboriginal Firefighters Competition. A team of seven female firefighters from the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach took home second place at a firefighter competition last weekend, just northeast of Quebec City in Listuguj. The all women’s team consisted of Melissa […]
