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 4, 2025The Knowing, Seeds up for Screen Awards
Two Kahnawa’kehró:non are feeling hopeful after finding out they were nominated for multiple Canadian Screen Awards last week.
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April 4, 2025Indigenous artists win rap album of the year
Snotty Nose Rez Kids became the first ever Indigenous artists to win best rap album of the year at this year’s Juno Awards, for their album Red Future, which features Kahnawa’kehró:non Kendall Horn on the cover.
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March 14, 2025Opening the door for new models
Local model Kendall Horn wants to make things easier for newcomers on the scene, by organizing composite card sessions with Akwesasne-based photographer Babes Thompson.
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February 28, 2025Concert raises funds for Mohawk Mothers
Despite facing continued setbacks in court, the Mohawk Mothers have been successful in continuing to rally support from activist communities.
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February 21, 2025Rocking the runway in New York City
As Kahnawa’kehró:non Vanessa Martin strutted down the runway as part of this month’s New York Fashion Week (NYFW)
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January 31, 2025Agency signs Lahache
Daisy Lahache was seriously considering giving up on her modelling career when she got a call worth waiting for from The Rocky Mountain Agency.
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January 10, 2025What does your ribbon skirt mean to you?
Onkwehón:we across Turtle Island donned their ribbon skirts on January 4, in recognition of the third annual National Ribbon Skirt Day.
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December 6, 2024Our top Christmas flicks
We can no longer deny it – winter is here. It’s cold, it’s dark, and it’s the perfect time to cozy up by the Christmas tree with a blanket and cup of hot chocolate and watch the snow as it gently falls.
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November 29, 2024Festival platforms Kahnawa’kehró:non
It’s been nearly two years since Taietsarón:sere Tai Leclaire’s short film Headdress hit screens, but it’s still reaching new audiences - this time thanks to image+nation, a Montreal-based queer film festival.
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November 29, 2024Loft’s work to be presented in city
For Martin Akwiranoron Loft, the now increasing presence in shows and galleries of Indigenous artists - himself included - has been a long time coming.
