Alberta-based Indigenous folk/alt-country artist Kyle McKearney has been nominated for four Canadian Country Music 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. Kyle McKearney has (re)released numerous singles like “Mercy,” “River Rain” and “Grandfather in the past 8 months, alongside his newest album A Traveler’s Lament. McKearney […]
In a world where online shopping is most popular, one entrepreneur has changed the way many Indigenous vendors sell their products. Amanda Bernard is a proud member of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and an advocate for Indigenous entrepreneurship and art. Shawish is a virtual Indigenous marketplace that hosts Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists to create […]
Licensed Indigenous entrepreneur promoting financial literacy across North America Lots of BIPOC individuals struggle with saving, investing and managing their money. Indigenous Financial Literacy Coach Bestt Blayze Peterson is doing his part in educating and changing the way BIPOC handles money. There are differences in financial knowledge between BIPOC and their Caucasian counterparts. BIPOC families […]
Owner of Healing Hands Beauty Bar & Spa, Dina Kayseas (Binesi Ogichidaa) is changing the indigenous beauty scene with permanent makeup and other spa services. Dina Kayseas is a residential school survivor, domestic violence survivor and recovering drug addict. Dina turned to cosmetics as a way to turn her life around. After putting herself through […]
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 […]
On Saturday, July 15 Toronto’s very own Stacked Market made waves, by hosting a Black and Indigenous Backyard Market. The Backyard Market hosted over 15 vendors, ranging from natural skincare to traditional beaded jewelry and textiles, chocolates and baked goods, books, clothing and so much more. The event ran from 12-10 pm with events taking […]
Journalist, First Peoples Radio – Toronto (12 Month-Term) First Peoples Radio, (FPR) is looking for a dynamic personality to join the 106.5 ELMNT-FM Toronto, ON team. Your role as the Journalist is to create original journalism content for the production and distribution of current events relating to local issues; adhering to the highest journalistic standards, […]
Several months ago, we made the exciting announcement that you could now listen to 106.5 Elmnt fm on through Alexa. However, some people might have to take some steps to take full advantage of this feature. Alexa-enabled apps and smart speakers sometimes require you to add new skills in order to have them perform a variety […]
Canada Day is upon us, which means you might need to make some adjustments to your daily routine this Friday. Here’s a look at what is open and closed in Toronto this Canada Day. All government offices will be closed on Canada Day, as will all Toronto Public Library locations. Likewise, no mail delivery will […]
During Indigenous History Month, as well as all year round, 106.5 Elmnt fm encourages you to support Indigenous businesses. Here are some local Indigenous-owned businesses to take a look at: Warren Steven Scott has fashion collections bridging the Western concept of luxury fashion and his ancestral worldview. His premiere collection was recently featured as part […]