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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April 8, 2019Two shows, one fierce actress making waves
Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs is a rising star in the film industry, having two productions she’s involved in, which will be aired one after the other.
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April 5, 2019Dawson College embraces Onkwehón:we culture
Dawson College invited guests from Kahnawake to share their knowledge and experience for First People's Week at the Montreal CEGEP.
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February 22, 2019
Screen Awards highlight new Indigenous talent
Abenaki actor Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie (right) is nominated as supporting actor for a Canadian Screen Award for his first acting gig, as are his co-stars Emilie Bierre (leading role, centre)
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February 20, 2019First Peoples Week a hit for art and culture
Martin Loft shared his expertise in creating magic, teaching any attendees how to create unique designs for prints that could go onto anything they wish.
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February 11, 2019Shame if you miss Monkman's take on prejudice
Shame and Prejudice:A Story of Resilience is now at the McCord Museum in Montreal and tells an unabashedly critical and cheeky history of Canada and its relationship with Indigenous people, as only Kent Monkman could.
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February 5, 2019
Children of God is must-see theatre for healing
Do not miss your chance to check out Children of God at the Segal Centre, and do not forget to bring tissues and be ready to watch a tragic masterpiece.
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January 30, 2019Jacobs joins award-winning CTV program Cardinal
Add the award-winning series Cardinal to the impressive list of film and TV credits for Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs, as the 25-year-old from Kahnawake continues to expand her acting resume.
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January 29, 2019Stone images reflect Indigenous cultures
Stone artwork has been a part of Turtle Island for centuries, and a new exhibit celebrates the Indigenous artists engaged in the work.
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January 24, 2019Children of God opens tonight at Segal
The music will grab you, and the story will keep you for Corey Payette's residential school musical that opens tonight in Montreal.
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January 18, 2019Buffy, bluegrass, punks, Poets and blues
Buffy St. Marie, here in 2009, will be in town February 16 for a show people will not want to miss. Buy her book and bring it.
