Arts & Culture
Jacobs takes Toronto
Kahnawa’kehró:non Joanne Iewisenhawi Jacobs strutted down an unconventional runway last week - the cobblestone streets of Toronto’s Distillery District, which were transformed as part of Fashion Art Toronto’s annual fashion week.
Eager reception for Everyday Reconciliation
Before Everyday Reconciliation sold out at its June 3 launch at Montreal’s Paragraph Bookstore, Kahnawa’kehró:non author Derek Montour was not sure he wanted to share his story at all.
Four nights of glee
When Scout Marquis made the decision to transfer to St. George’s High School last year it was for one reason: to join the school’s award-winning glee club, the G Majors.
Sterling shoots for the stars
Ten-year-old Kaia Sterling has always loved performing, whether it’s been on local stages as an Irish dancer or at her beloved Turtle Island Theatre Company here in Kahnawake. Now, she’s planning to grow her skills by travelling further than ever before, to learn from industry experts at a training school in California this summer.
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September 6, 2019TIFF highlights three Indigenous films
There is no release date for Blood Quantum as of yet. However, the movie was showcased to the audience at TIFF on September 5 as part of Midnight Madness.
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August 5, 2019Relatives across the ocean visit Kahnawake to share stories
On July 27, Kanien'keháka and the Maori people came together to share stories and create new memories. (Courtesy Ieronhienhawi McComber)
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July 24, 2019Cruel Summer slams into Knights with style
The Dad Bod Squad got a bump from the hometown crowd at the Knights are have all four eyes on the tag-team title.
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July 23, 2019Montour explores Mary Two-Axe Earley’s legacy
A portrait supplied by Ed Earley of the late Mary Two-Axe Earley, a historical figure of Canadian history. Local documentarian Courtney Montour is looking for material of the famous activist for an upcoming project.
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July 19, 2019Funding delays, late payments, frustrated kids
Filming completed on It Takes Time in February, and the final product is making the festival circuit. Producers say cheques are in the mail for the talent who worked on the film, but some remain frustrated at how long it's taken to get paid. (Courtesy Seneca Films)
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July 17, 2019Mayo moves in sync to podium four times
The hard work is done as contemporary dancer Ryleigh Mayo came back from BC with four medals as her star continues to rise in dance.
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July 9, 2019Five Horn women in style and substance
Kahentinéhtha’ Horn's portrait beside her daughters: Dr. Ojistoh Horn, Professor Kahente Horn-Miller, Olympian Waneek Horn-Miller and renowned screen star Kaniehtí:io Horn (see below)
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July 5, 2019Comics, geeks and video games, it's ComicCon
Count on seeing a cosplay afficiando or two this weekend at Montreal's all-out bonanza of comics, sci-fi, fantasy and everything geek.
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June 28, 2019Both sides of the river celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
Grand Chief Joe Norton joins Mayor of Montreal Valérie Plante at the unveiling of the new name for Rue Amherst in Montreal on Friday, June 21, 2019.
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June 28, 2019Finding beauty in death, bones, ink and guitars
Maya Taylor-Barnett is not your typical artist. She is proving a talent in tattooing, woodwork, taxidermy and bone art, and is looking to build a future creating functional artistic furniture.
