A Métis cabaret rooted in story, song, and survival has arrived on the prairies.
Rubaboo – A Métis Cabaret, created and performed by Métis actor, playwright, and singer Andrea Menard with music by Menard and longtime collaborator Robert Walsh, is now on stage at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Royal MTC), bringing its fifth iteration to Treaty One territory, the homeland of the Red River Métis people.Continue Reading
In Canada, it’s common practice to give a Land Acknowledgment at public meetings, in classrooms, and in media broadcasts. This acknowledgment is a formal statement recognizing the Indigenous peoples who have lived and continue to live on the land and their traditional territories. However, two women from Circles for ReconciliationContinue Reading
In the deep forests of Northern Manitoba, where the night can feel ancient and alive, three friends gather around a sacred fire. Their grief summons shadows, memories, and something much, much older than any of them, a presence pulled straight from Cree legend. This is In the Shadow Beyond theContinue Reading
After attending the International Indigenous Music Summit in Toronto last year, Australian musician Rob Edwards felt a pull he couldn’t ignore. The gathering, which brought together Indigenous artists from around the world, sparked in him a sense of kinship and belonging. That feeling has led him to brave the ManitobaContinue Reading
It was not a quiet moment, but one filled with reflection, unity, and determination. At the Oodena Circle at the Forks, thousands gathered on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, chanting “Every Child Matters,” a call to acknowledge Canada’s painful history while committing to a more just tomorrow. PremierContinue Reading
At the Manitoba Museum, a new free digital initiative is bridging the cultural learning gap. The game Anishinaabemowin with the Amik introduces players to 21 animals in Anishinaabemowin, also known as the Ojibwe language, through a series of engaging levels designed for learners of all ages. Tashina Houle-Gaywish, Head ofContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/6JzjXhPY81Y BC Day is celebrated on the first Monday in August. This year was no exception, as British Columbians paused to enjoy a day off and celebrate a holiday that highlights the province’s natural beauty, culture, and identity. Families headed to beaches and parks to enjoy the summer weekend. AlthoughContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/2h269lSspT0 The Torchlight Parade returned after a break, featuring local performers and community groups at the 74th Semiahmoo Days. Semiahmoo Days is a weekend-long celebration in the coastal city of White Rock honouring the Semiahmoo First Nation and their heritage on these lands. The festival presents live performances, vendors, andContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/zXS74cy34aU The Aboriginal Mother Centre Society’s (AMCS) weekly BBQ has been providing food and care to elders for over 15 years. The AMCS supports Indigenous families across communities, providing housing for mothers and their children, as well as supplying food bags for Elders. Every other Monday, the AMCS welcomes theContinue Reading
In Manitoba, efforts to help people transition out of encampments and into safe housing continue through an initiative called Your Way Home. But that transition isn’t always simple, especially for those whose needs aren’t met by traditional shelter systems. Levi Foy, Executive Director of Sunshine House, says many services don’tContinue Reading
