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 […]
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Got Land? brings Indigenous women in comedy on tour
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 […]
Bo Burnham Captures the Pandemic Experience in “Inside”
Spoilers about Bo Burnham’s, Inside, lie ahead. If you like to enjoy things for the first time, just watch this – it’s on Netflix. I promise you will laugh! “If you’d have told me a year ago that I’d be locked in my home, I’d have told you, a year ago: Interesting. Now leave me alone.” These are […]
Canada’s Got Talent Returning After 9 Years
Ever wanted to take your talent to the next level? Canada’s Got Talent is returning after nine years. Folks with all sorts of talents of any age and background are welcome. Some talents up for consideration are singing, dancing, magic, comedy, ventriloquism and more. You are invited to audition beginning Tuesday, June 15th. Find the […]