Category Archives: Staff Blogs

A Day of Recognition and Reflection Music and art have always been the heartbeat of Indigenous communities, vessels for storytelling, cultural preservation, and creative expression that transcends bou...

I had the privilege of speaking with Lloyd Yellowbird from the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society - an organization deeply rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing, healing, and growing community righ...

Edmonton is making history. Nichole Brown, a Cree and Saulteaux woman from the Louis Bull Tribe, is spearheading efforts to establish Helen Hazel House, the city's first Indigenous-led second-stage wo...

Ever wonder what would happen if the supporting cast had to run the Tony Awards themselves, with no lead actor, a looming storm, and a whole lot of chaos? That's the premise of And the Tony Award Goes...

This week on the Raven Morning Show, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Aysanabee - the incredible Oji-Cree singer-songwriter whose voice is as unforgettable as the stories he tells. Aysanabe...

The Canadian Native Friendship Centre was organized to help Indigenous newcomers to the city with referral services and social and recreational programs. It is a gathering place for meetings, social e...

During Indigenous History Month, Strathcona County Library has taken a deeper, meaningful approach, offering year round Indigenous programming shaped by genuine collaboration and are kicking it off th...

This Indigenous History Month, Brandon's story reminds us that music doesn't just entertain - it builds bridges, holds memory, and invites us to dance toward something better. If you've never heard th...

Beginning in 1980 with one staff member and 300 volunteers, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has grown and matured to become one of the leading folk festivals in the world. Now boasting a volunteer fo...

I got to chat with Adrienne Larocque, Executive Director of the Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre, doing amazing work and they have their First Art Market this weekend. Here's the interview: You're inv...