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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October 2, 2025Horn gives lowdown on “The Lowdown”
Kaniehtiio Horn’s latest project hasn’t been out long - but it’s already been met with rave reviews by critics, who say the series is one not to miss.
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September 25, 2025Wilson honoured with Order of Canada
Juno-award-winning musician, storyteller, author, and visual artist Tom Tehohàhake Wilson walked into Rideau Hall to receive the Order of Canada, carrying more than his own story. He carried the weight of his ancestors, the pride of his community, and his struggles and triumphs throughout his journey.
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September 18, 2025On the Runway of Rezilience
The historic halls of Toronto’s Casa Loma glowed with energy during the Runway of Rezilience, an award-winning Indigenous fashion show that continues to redefine beauty standards and celebrate cultural identity.
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September 18, 2025Indigenous New York Fashion Week
This September marked a historic milestone in fashion with the debut of Indigenous New York Fashion Week, held alongside the globally renowned New York Fashion Week (NYFW).
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September 18, 2025Rice leads Sixties Scoop film
When Alex Rice first received the script for Tasha Hubbard’s Meadowlarks, before she had been officially cast, one character in particular jumped off the page.
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September 12, 2025Loft’s photos shine at festival
When the team at the daphne, an Indigenous-run art centre in Montreal, found out that the theme of the 2025 MOMENTA Contemporary Art Biennial was In Praise of the Missing Image, they knew they had to call Martin Akwiranoron Loft.
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September 12, 2025Akwesasne Pow Wow Returns
The annual Akwesasne Pow Wow was back with vibrancy last weekend, drawing in hundreds of attendees to Lamoureux Park in Cornwall, Ontario, to celebrate Indigenous culture through traditional dance, music, food, and art.
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August 29, 2025Diabo selected for prestigious award
The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity received many applications for its prestigious Clifford E. Lee Choreography Award this year, but roller skating dancers, Indigenous futurism, and dance that imagines what life could look like without colonization is what made them pick Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo as their winner.
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August 21, 2025Running the show in Santa Fe
From luxurious fashion to meticulous beadwork, Santa Fe was the place to be last week, with hundreds of Indigenous creatives touching down for the 103rd edition of the Santa Fe Indian Market.
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August 7, 2025Big hopes for Little Women
Starcatcher Productions, a theatre company serving Kahnawake and Chateauguay with members from both communities, is setting up its production of Little Women at the Centaur Theatre in Montreal.
