It was a historicc moment in Canadian opera when Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North was premiered in front of a sold-out audience at Winnepeg’s Centennial Concert Hall in November. Sung in five languages, this Indigenous-led opera celebrates Métis women, culture and famed leader Louis Riel.
Diane Coon Come of Mistissini was crowned princess of Eeyou Istchee November 18 as the winner of the 2023 Miss Eeyou Eenou Iskwaau pageant.
Multi-disciplinary artist Soleil Launière has released her debut album, Taueu, to widespread acclaim. Taueu (Innu-aimun for “to be in the middle”) has already been featured on Spotify’s curated playlist “Fresh Finds: Canada’s Best New Music” for two straight weeks since its mid-October release, while receiving high praise from numerous music critics in Quebec.
September 16 was a beautiful day for picking blueberries for Chisasibi’s 16th annual Musuutaau (blueberry festival). The event attracted many participants this year, with especially delicious results at the following day’s baking contest.
As the leaves transform into a vibrant array of autumn colours and a brisk, cool breeze gently embraces us, a singular realization dawns: Halloween is swiftly approaching.
Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, the first Indigenous woman in Canada to gain a PhD in astrophysics, is the subject of the 2023 docu-series North Star. Consisting of five short episodes, the series covers Rousseau-Nepton’s journey from the Ashuapmushuan wildlife reserve to an observatory atop a Hawaiian mountain. In an interview with the Nation, the trailblazing Innu astronomer discussed her path into science, her unique outlook, and her aspirations for women in research.
A kind-looking man with a soft smile enters the McCord Stewart Museum’s theatre August 11 and bows to the crowd. He takes a moment to acknowledge everyone.
After being crowned this year’s Miss Teen Canada Ambassador in April, Wabiguin Bearskin has embarked on an exciting journey to represent the Cree Nation at fashion shows around the world.
For the opening of Montreal’s 33rd First Peoples Festival, head organizer André Dudemaine honoured director Lin Alluna and protagonist Aaju Peter by screening Twice Colonized as the festival’s first event.
One name that stood out in the schedule at Montreal’s 33rd First People’s Festival was Deborah Ratt and Cree-Ations. Hailing from Eeyou Istchee, the artist was present at the Place des Festivals the entire event.
