Arts & Culture
Skawennati shakes up Montreal building
The grand facade of the Conseil des arts de Montreal (CAM) building on Sherbrooke Street has been adorned with colour this week, as part of a new art piece by Kahnawake’s own Skawennati.
Kahnawake aims high at acting awards
It was a big night for Kahnawake’s actresses at this year’s ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists) Montreal awards, with Kaniehtiio Horn taking home one of the biggest trophies of the night.
Gabriel turns passions into success
When he’s not filming content for his social media feed - whether it be comedic reviews of restaurants in or around Kahnawake or marketing for his game Kanata: The First Sacrament, Iorahkwano Gabriel works for Kahnawake Animal Protection while training to become a Kahnawake Peacekeeper.
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.
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March 6, 2020Blockades bring out emotion through art
(Courtesy Kaiente:ri McGregor) Kaiente:ri Tyra McGregor has a deep love and appreciation for Frida Kahlo, often drawing in similar cartoon-like fashion, emulating one of the most famous Indigenous artists in the world, whose popularity continues to rise long after her death.
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January 13, 2020Freedom to wear your own culture on skin
Artist Kanentokon Hemlock has been doing tattoos for two years. He took time to consider what the story was about in the episode and reflect on what would be important in the show.
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September 17, 2019A few surprises at Akwesasne Powwow
A trio of local girls impressed in Akwesasne last weekend, taking home two seconds and a third while strutting their stuff for all to see.
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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)
