(January 13, 2021) Indigenous musicians are no exception from the explosion of art currently erupting from Indigenous communities across the country. From pop to rock to country and hip-hop, there's an Indigenous musician doing it up good for you. The talent is obvious, the perspective is fresh and the words are there to challenge. We sifted through a lot of great music to … [Read more...] about Indigenous musicians to watch for in 2022
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‘Some blessed Hope, whereof he knew; And I was unaware’
The Darkling Thrush Thomas Hardy I leant upon a coppice gate When Frost was spectre-grey,And Winter's dregs made desolate The weakening eye of day.The tangled bine-stems scored the sky Like strings of broken lyres,And all mankind that haunted … [Read more...] about ‘Some blessed Hope, whereof he knew; And I was unaware’
Christmas Music and the Soundtrack of Your Life
(December 17, 2021) Love it or not love it, Christmas music is the soundtrack of our life for a couple of more weeks. Everyone’s life has a soundtrack. It’s what you listen to when you’re gearing up to clean the house on a Saturday morning or go for a drive. It’s the album you play when you’re walking to work, making out or doing the dishes. It’s the singing in church, … [Read more...] about Christmas Music and the Soundtrack of Your Life
#MovetheMoney: Community organizing to protest hoarding by charitable foundations begins
(November 4, 2021) Justice Fund Toronto made its position on philanthropic reform clear today as it pulled an 18-wheeler up in front of Toronto City Hall with the unmistakable message "Charitable" Institutions in Canada are Hoarding $85,000,000,000 festooned on its big-rig side, and parked it there for the entire day. The word charitable was in quotation marks. The direct … [Read more...] about #MovetheMoney: Community organizing to protest hoarding by charitable foundations begins
Top Indigenous Hockey Players in the NHL
(October 12, 2021) With a new season of hockey starting today, we thought we’d give a shout out to the top Indigenous Hockey Players in the NHL. With the help of Trege Wilson who contributes to the The Hockey Writers, we’re featuring the best of the best of Indigenous hockey players in the NHL. Since the beginning of the game in 1917, 7623 players have been on an NHL team, … [Read more...] about Top Indigenous Hockey Players in the NHL