Above a busy street, Maria-Margaretta's Aansaamb reaches into rich Métis heritage — StirSpanning the side of a downtown building as part of this year’s Capture Photography Festival, the installation radiates Indigenous knowledge and Prairie warmth Mar 25 25March 25, 2025Article at Stir Magazine
Sheldon Elter finds light against the darkness of residential schools in Children of God — StirThe musical marks a meaningful—and often moving—departure for a Métis actor better known for standup, music, and comedy work Mar 14 25March 14, 2025Article at Stir Magazine
Women of the Fur Trade cheekily shifts historical accounts to tell women’s stories of the Red River Resistance — StirFrances Koncan’s play looks at the fur trade through the perspectives of a Métis woman, a First Nations woman, and a settler woman Feb 06 25February 06, 2025Article at Stir Magazine
Art-meets-function in Indigenous furniture and designFrom carpeting inspired by Indigenous pottery markings to stools shaped like cigarette butts as a commentary on littering, a niche is forming in interior design as practitioners respond to a lack of Indigenous-designed furniture, home goods and… Oct 03 24October 03, 2024Article at The Globe and Mail
Indigenous publishers preserve stories in print as book sales riseFrom newsrooms to publishing houses, dog-eared style guides sit on the desks of writers and editors, an arm’s reach away for questions related to grammar, formatting and language. On about 25,000 of those desks, and on bookshelves across the country,… Jul 11 24July 11, 2024Article at The Globe and Mail
With Otosan, Shizuka Kai draws on personal story of wildlife-videographer father with artful puppetsThe designer has spent five years building the Vancouver International Children’s Festival show with Little Onion Puppet Co. Vancouver International Children’s Festival presents Little Onion Puppet Co.’s Otosan at The Nest from May 28 to June 2… May 24 24May 24, 2024Article at Stir Magazine
Increased demand for Indigenous-led architecture means challenging the norms of a colonial industrySeven ravens lined up along a clerestory of the Naskapi Women’s Shelter, sunlight filling the space below while the new building was inspected. One of the birds leaned down and tapped on the glass, catching Eladia Smoke’s attention. “I got the… May 16 24May 16, 2024Article at The Globe and Mail
Emily Carr University of Art + Design’s The Show features everything from an interdimensional broadcast booth to Ulysses-inspired printmakingAmong more than 250 graduating students showing work, Zoë Laycock and Will Price use novel materials and methods to play between memories and the present day Emily Carr University of Art + Design’s The Show runs from May 9 to 23, with an interactive… May 07 24May 07, 2024Article at Stir Magazine
Takao Tanabe: Printmaker exhibition at Surrey Art Gallery spans celebrated Canadian artist's 75-year careerComprehensive display of painter-printmaker’s works highlights his signature abstracts, his iconic West Coast landscapes, and his unique merging of the two Surrey Art Gallery presents Takao Tanabe: Printmaker to June 2 IN THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE look… May 06 24May 06, 2024Article at Stir Magazine
Film reviews: At DOXA Documentary Film Festival, after-death AI, Indigenous star lore, a Japanese #MeToo case, and moreEternal You, A Man Imagined, Black Box Diaries, nanekawâsis, and other intriguing offerings at the celebration of new nonfiction film HERE’S A FIRST look at some of the films playing at DOXA Documentary Film Festival this week, with subjects that… May 02 24May 02, 2024Article at Stir Magazine
In You used to call me Marie, playwright-actor Tai Amy Grauman digs into Métis women’s storiesThe artist and politician draws on her own Callihoo ancestors, and fills new play with fiddle and dance By Mélanie Ritchot The Cultch, Savage Society, and NAC Indigenous Theatre present You used to call me Marie at the York Theatre from April 18 to… Apr 12 24April 12, 2024Article at Stir Magazine
Spirit Healthcare Group is bridging health gaps for Indigenous communitiesWalk down the aisles of Northmart – and many other grocery, convenience or drug stores across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nunavut – and you’ll increasingly find shelves stocked with products bearing the Spirit Healthcare Group logo. With… Dec 28 23December 28, 2023Article at The Globe and Mail
Uvagut by Gayle Uyagaqi KabloonaBY: MÉLANIE RITCHOT Photo courtesy of: Canada Goose, Inc. A few months ago, Ottawa-based printmaker and ceramicist Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona came across artworks by her grandmother and great-grandmother in the Art Gallery of Guelph’s collection, where… Dec 30 22December 30, 2022Article at BLOCK Magazine
Solid GroundingHow IQ – or Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, meaning traditional knowledge – is contributing to a more holistic conservation model with the Aviqtuuq IPCA in Nunavut Giving his son his first bite of country meat — or traditional Inuit food — is a moment Tad… May 25 22May 25, 2022Article at Alternatives Journal
Iqaluit’s Water CrisisWith cooking pots, a cooler and big blue Rubbermaids in tow, trips to the river to gather water this fall became part of the daily routine for Iqaluit resident Andrea Andersen and her family. Andersen is one of many long-time residents of Nunavut’s… Apr 30 22April 30, 2022Article at Up Here Magazine
Pang print shop in limbo as artists decry lack of fundingJolly Atagoyuk and Andrew Qappik say they want to be in the studio working on a print collection Jolly Atagoyuk sits at his old worktable at the Uqqurmiut print shop in Pangnirtung, reminiscing on past print collections he’s worked on. (Photo by… Apr 15 22April 15, 2022Article at Nunatsiaq News
Iqaluit musicians stand in solidarity with UkraineThroat singers Minnie Akeeagok (left) and Taiga Las were among the musicians who performed at a solidarity event for Ukraine Saturday afternoon at St. Jude’s Anglican Cathedral. The event, called Friends of Ukraine for World Peace, also included drum… Apr 05 22April 05, 2022Article at Nunatsiaq News
Arctic Bay thanks head nurseGail Levi retired from her position as Arctic Bay’s head nurse on Thursday Dozens of Arctic Bay residents lined up for a parade to congratulate the community’s head nurse, Gail Levi, on her retirement last Thursday. Levi retired after more than 30… Apr 04 22April 04, 2022Article at Nunatsiaq News
Iqalummiut to stand with UkraineDrum dancing, musical performances and a moment of silence on the program for Saturday’s event A solidarity event for Ukraine will take place at St. Jude’s Cathedral in Iqaluit on April 2. (File photo courtesy of Bill Williams) Iqalummiut will gather… Apr 02 22April 02, 2022Article at Nunatsiaq News
Cambridge Bay, Arviat wrestlers nab medals at Alberta OpenMedalists among seven Nunavut athletes who travelled to competition Seven Nunavut wrestlers attended the Alberta Open to compete alongside approximately 500 Canadian athletes on the weekend. From left to right: Kiana Ekpakohak, Jusipi Dimitruk, Kaaju… Mar 24 22March 24, 2022Article at Nunatsiaq News
