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Statement: Ontario Honours the Legacy of Louis Riel
November 16, 2023 Toronto — Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs released the following statement on Louis Riel Day: “On this day in 1885, Louis Riel, an elected Métis leader and founder of Manitoba, was executed for treason. Looking back, we now recognize him as a highly skilled and visionary politician, a capable negotiator, […]
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Indigenous dancers leading Newmarket’s Santa Claus parade marks milestone moment – York Region
November 16, 2023 This year’s parade, on Nov. 18, will mark the first time Newmarket’s Santa Claus parade has formally included an Indigenous entry Marking a milestone for Newmarket’s Santa Claus parade, Indigenous dancers will lead this year’s procession. Anishinaabe cultural consultant and motivational public speaker, Kim Wheatley, who has led several Truth and Reconciliation […]
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Métis Nation of Ontario marks Louis Riel Day
TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2023 – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites all Canadians to join in remembering Métis leader Louis Riel on the anniversary of his execution in 1885. On November 16, we honour Riel’s sacrifice and enduring legacy by celebrating Métis culture, marking a continued commitment to our shared journey toward Reconciliation. This […]
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London Library’s new micro gallery honours missing and murdered Indigenous women – CBC
Nov 15, 2023 Names of MMIWG are written on book covers on display in the Central Library Christine Cardinal. Gloria Black Plume. Chelsea Poorman. Three shelves of books are covered in colourful fabrics with names of women written in gold letters. The bookshelves, known as a micro gallery, were installed Tuesday morning at the London Public Library’s […]
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Indigenous fashion pop-up at the ROM – CityNews
A new Indigenous market has popped-up at the ROM. Videographer Audra Brown with how the pop-up puts the fashion, accessories, and home accents created by Indigenous designers onto a global stage. Read More: https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2023/11/14/indigenous-fashion-pop-up-at-the-rom/
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Louis Riel Day 2023
November 13, 2023 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites all Canadians to join in marking the anniversary of the execution of Métis leader Louis Riel in 1885. Louis Riel Day on November 16 honours Riel’s sacrifice while celebrating Métis culture and resilience. This year carries great significance for the MNO as it marks not […]
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PAMA featuring Indigenous photographer for Talk Series – Brampton Guardian
November 13, 2023 Indigenous portrait photographer Nadya Kwandibens will be joining the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives’ (PAMA) Talk Series. On Saturday, Nov. 18 from 2 to 3 p.m., Kwandibens will talk about her work on the exhibition “The Red Chair Sessions” that is currently on display at PAMA and how it was created. On […]
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Snow Bear’s market helps Indigenous artists – The Review Newspaper
Nov 14, 2023 Snow Bear is helping Indigenous artists earn a bit more while many people are facing challenges with the cost of living. Artist Mélanie Villeneuve of Vankleek Hill also known as Snow Bear, has Ojibwe/Métis ancestry and is selling her work, and the work of three other Indigenous artists and one other Métis […]
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City of Toronto announces lineup for Cavalcade of Lights and heralds in the holiday season with arrival of the Nathan Phillips Square Christmas tree
November 13, 2023 Today, the City of Toronto officially started the festive holiday season by welcoming its traditional Christmas tree to Nathan Phillips Square in preparation for the 57th annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Desjardins Group. The celebration will kick off on Saturday, November 25 and will run until Sunday, January 7, 2024. This […]
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Six Nations artist’s new play tackles false claims of Indigenous ancestry, with humour – The Spec
November 10, 2023 Reading at the Weesageechak Begins to Dance festival in Toronto The seeds for the play were sown long before the controversy surrounding Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Indigenous ancestry, but there’s no denying that Six Nations artist January Rogers’ new work is timely. The premise of “Blood Sport” involves a fictitious game show in which […]
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