Arts
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At 12 years old, Cree piano prodigy spreads ‘medicine’ through music
Self-taught musician Adam Smallboy fills spaces in ‘Calgary’ with beautiful melodies, with the unwavering support of his family
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NYFW showcase pays tribute to Joel Good, an ‘outstanding light’ of Snuneymuxw First Nation
The carver and painter leaves a legacy through his work, which adorns the City of Nanaimo and beyond
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Similkameen powwow makes triumphant return to Keremeos: ‘It does the heart really good to see this’
After being cancelled because of a wildfire last year, the community came together for a ‘healing’ and joy-filled three-day celebration over the long weekend
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In Treaty 9 territories, conservation is at the heart of a birchbark canoe build
Preparing and weaving roots and bark, Chuck Commanda led a workshop teaching the craft during a week-long moose gathering in northern ‘Ontario’
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New album, recorded entirely in Nuxalk, showcases fluid and living spirit of language
Released by Nuxalk Radio in Bella Coola, the creators of ‘Nusximta’ harnessed their creativity and embraced ‘laughter and mistakes’ along the way
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Tlingit artist Donedin Jackson weaves robes that transcend generations and realms
Specializing in Chilkat and Ravenstail, the creator is part of a ‘little army’ of weavers carrying the Northwest Coast tradition forward
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Dozens of cultural belongings returned to Snuneymuxw from Royal BC Museum: ‘It’s been a long time coming’
Leaders hope the repatriation of these items — including a beetle pendant, carved stone bowls and more — will be the first of many from around the world
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Secwépemc Elder, a veteran of the powwow circuit, has built a legacy through dance
Peter Anthony started from the ground up to become a champion dancer, learning about his culture and creating his own regalia
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Documentary tells story of Youth mountain bike program blazing trails in Simpcw and beyond
The recent film ‘Dirt Relations’ showcases the work of a non-profit that works in collaboration with Indigenous communities to build trail networks
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Cree filmmaker’s documentary explores ‘buffalo justice’ and a vision for herds returning
‘Singing Back the Buffalo’ by Tasha Hubbard dreams up a future where the animals can again roam free after enduring a shared history of genocide