Trina Simard, CEO of Indigenous Experiences and the mastermind behind the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival sat down with Shawn to talk about what goes into planning the festival, pitching the Glow In The Dark Pow Wow to DJ Shub, what to expect from this year’s festival offerings, and so much more. Listen to the full […]
June is Indigenous History Month, which means it’s almost time for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. This year’s festival promises to delight patrons with new attractions, while still offering all of the classic staples that make this festival the perfect way to kick off the Summer. New to the festival this year is the Glow […]
Happy weekend! Are you hitting any patios this weekend or doing a non-essential shopping trip? If you want some safe and at-home alternatives, check this week’s Stay Home Club out! [Watching] This weekend only, TIFF is showcasing Indigenous films for free at the digital TIFF Bell Lightbox. Check out the selections here. [Reading] Jonny Appleseed […]
The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival kicks off on Tuesday, June 1. The month-long festival is jam-packed with virtual and COVID-friendly activities, bringing you the best of Indigenous artists, performers, educators and community members to celebrate Canada’s diverse Indigenous cultures. This is one you won’t want to miss! Below is the schedule of all the programs […]
The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival announced the nominees of this year’s Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards (SSIMAs), which will be streamed live from the National Arts Centre on June 12th. The nominees were selected from a pool of 250 Canada-wide submissions by a panel of jurors comprising of Indigenous and music industry professional. The SSIMAs […]