Category Archives: Staff Blogs

Voices of Our People: Honoring Indigenous Artists
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...
Hannah Hemphill Jun 21, 2025

Culture Camp 2025: Reconnecting with the Land and Each Other
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...
Hannah Hemphill Jun 16, 2025

Helen Hazel House: Edmonton's First Indigenous-Led Women's Shelter
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...
Hannah Hemphill Jun 16, 2025

Scrambling for a Spotlight: Meet the Cast of And the Tony Award Goes To...
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...
Hannah Hemphill Jun 13, 2025

Heart & Folk Fest Vibes with Aysanabee
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...
Hannah Hemphill Jun 12, 2025

Canadian Native Friendship Centre hosting Indigenous Peoples Day festival
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...
Darrell Stranger Jun 11, 2025

Bridging Story & Spirit: Indigenous Programming at Strathcona County Library
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...
Hannah Hemphill Jun 10, 2025

Métis Disco & Basement Rituals: A Conversation with Electric Religious
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...
Hannah Hemphill Jun 09, 2025

Edmonton folk music festival returns this summer
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...
Darrell Stranger Jun 06, 2025 Aysanabee performing at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Ociciwan's First Art Market Interview
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...
Hannah Hemphill Jun 06, 2025