It is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It’s also known as Red Dress Day – with red dresses hung to remember the women who should be wearing them. The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls revealed “that persistent and […]
This morning, Mark and Jem had the opportunity to sit down with Kyana Kingbird. She is a Mi’kmaw and Ojibway fancy shawl dancer from Esgenoôpetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation in New Brunswick, a finalist in the Welcome Toronto Creators Challenge, and was recently featured in the Toronto Raptors‘ Halftime Show. She talks about how she’s able […]
In case you missed it, Mark and Jem were joined this morning by their first in-studio guest. Award-winning Celebrity Chef Roger Mooking joined them to talk about the power of music as a language, his experience cooking salmon on an Indigenous reservation outside of Seattle, and what he is doing for Ukraine relief efforts. You […]
With an exciting cross-Ontario tour in the works, Inuit, Mohawk and Mètis folk-rock duo Twin Flames dropped in to chat about their latest projects! Chelsey June and Jaaji have not one, but two albums in the works, plus a children’s book that is due out this year. Check out our full chat below! 95.7 ELMNT […]
Métis alt-pop artist, Robin Cisek joined ELMNT FM to chat about her debut EP release, Delicate Minds, her cinematic music video for “Memories” and where she finds her inspiration. Delicate Minds puts a laser focus on mental health while giving the listener the keys to find meaning in each song. Check out our full interview […]
It’s time to get excited movie lovers because the Kingston Canadian Film Festival has announced its lineup for 2022. For the first time in two years, the festival will have a theatrical component, with eight of the films having in-person screenings. While in-person screenings will be capped at 50% capacity, most of the films will […]
The 2022 Mariposa Folk Festival has been announced and it features a stellar first wave of artists. Métis indie alt-rocker, Ruby Waters and Mohawk folk singer-songwriter, Logan Staats are both welcomed to the stage. The music fest is taking place in Orillia, Ontario at Tudhope Park on July 8th to 10th. Canadian pop singer, Lennon Stella and Ontario folk […]
This Tuesday, Her Excellency, Governor General Mary Simon, will be sitting down for a special interview with Matthew Bisson on Moment of Truth. Mary Simon is the first Indigenous Governor General in Canada’s history. She discusses her first six months on the job, her views on reconciliation, mental health, and climate change, as well as the […]
