The nominees for the 2025 Juno Awards have been announced, including nominations for Tate McRae, The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes, and more. This years nominees also include a number of Indigenous artists, such as hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids, who are up for three awards including Rap Album/EP of the Year for RED FUTURE. Snotty […]
There is no easy way to say it – we need your help. First Peoples Radio and Elmnt FM need to raise $150,000 by the end of the year, or otherwise risk Elmnt FM falling silent. As a not-for-profit organization, First Peoples Radio founded Elmnt FM over six years ago in order to amplify Indigenous […]
Hey it’s Patrick! I got the chance to chat with playwright and co-writer of The First Métis Man of Odessa, Matthew Mackenzie! We talked about how the play came to be, how he got into playwriting, and even talked about how he snuck into Ukraine! Let’s get to know more about the man behind The […]
The entire team at 106.5 Elmnt FM would like to acknowledge that today, November 16th, is Louis Riel Day in the province of Ontario. It was on this day in 1885 that Louis Riel was executed. He was sentenced to death for fighting for the rights of the Métis people. Today is intended for people to […]
The province announced on Monday that urban Indigenous people can now book their second COVID-19 vaccine dose at the manufacturer-recommended 3-4 week period after receiving their first dose. This only applied to Indigenous people on reserve in a previous provincial vaccine rollout update. Now, First Nation, Métis and Inuit can book both doses within a […]
The Métis National Council launched a new website Monday. The Council says the mobile-friendly site will provide up-to-date information on the Métis nation. A Sixties Scoop portal provides survivors with key resources like resolution agreement between the Métis Nation and the federal government. There is also a portal dedicated to Métis veterans. There you can find information about […]