Moment of Truth

Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down with Trina Simard, CEO of Indigenous Experiences, to talk about the 2025 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, why the decision was made to move the festival to Wesley Clover Parks, and where she sees the festival in the next five years.

Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down with singer-songwriter and co-founder of Ishkōdé Records, Amanda Rheaume, to talk about the recent launch of her latest album, The Truth We Hold, her message for listeners this National Indigenous Peoples Day, and what to expect from her performance at the Indigenous Arts Festival & Na-Me-Res Pow Wow at Fort York this Saturday, June 21st.

Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down with musician DJ Shub to talk about the joys of collaborating with other artists, his favourite part of a Pow Wow, and what to expect from his show at the Indigenous Arts Festival & Na-Me-Res Pow Wow at Fort York this Friday, June 20th.

Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen had a chance to sit down with Max Black, Arts Education Coordinator and Lead Brand Ambassador for Pébéo North America. Max discussed launching the Pébéo Days program, working with students and teachers from St Pius X High School in Ottawa to raise money for Cornerstone Housing for Women with their Showcase Your Origins exhibit, why funding arts programming schools is crucial...

Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down with Abenaki folk musician Mimi O'Bonsawin about playing the legendary Hugh's Room, and what she loves about Toronto.

Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen had the chance to sit down with the one-and-only Celeigh Cardinal to talk about growing support for emerging Indigenous artists, her upcoming show at the National Arts Centre, and more.

Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen had the chance to sit down with the one-and-only Celeigh Cardinal to talk about growing support for emerging Indigenous artists, her upcoming show at the Allied Music Centre Theatre, and more.

Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down with Ottawa-based Indigenous hip-hop artist Aspects to talk about his eclectic influences, performing with his daughter, and what to expect from Wordsmiths in the Round at The Gladstone Presents Ottawa's Wintertime Music Festival.

Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down to talk with two-time Juno Award winner Aysanabee about going on his first headlining tour, what it was like to break glass ceilings at the 2024 Juno Awards, bringing the Now and Then Tour to The 27 Club in Ottawa on February 19th, and what he likes to do when he comes to Ottawa.

Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down to talk with two-time Juno Award winner Aysanabee about going on his first headlining tour, what it was like to break glass ceilings at the 2024 Juno Awards, bringing the Now and Then Tour to The Axis Club in Toronto on February 21st, and what it's like to be a foodie in the GTA

Elmnt FM's Shawn Allen sits down with Kluane First Nation's Diyet of New North Collective and Diyet and the Love Soldiers to talk about what New North Collective is, what makes music such a powerful tool for sharing culture, and why Zak's Diner is the best breakfast in the city. New North Collective plays the Shenkman Arts Centre's Richcraft Theatre in Ottawa on Tuesday, February 4th.

Shawn had the chance to sit down with Cree singer-songwriter Siibii. They talk about how Siibii is making space for Indigenous and LGBTQ2S+ Artists in the Music Industry, their favourite things about the Indigenous music scene, and what it's like returning to the Minoshkite Indigenous music and arts festival.

Shawn had the chance to sit down and talk with Mohawk singer-songwriter Tom Wilson. They talk about Tom Wilson discovering his Mohawk roots later in life, how that influences his art, and what to expect from The Tom Wilson Tehohàhake Trio at the Minoshkite music and arts festival.

Shawn had a chance to sit down with Inuk Throat Singer Qattuu. They talk about the difference between throat singing solo and with a partner, how motherhood has influenced her creative process, and what to expect from the Minoshkite Indigenous music and arts festival.

Shawn had a chance to talk to Franco-Ontarian and Abenaki singer-songwriter Mimi O'Bonsawin. They talked about the challenges of breaking into the music industry, what it's like working with her husband Ryan Schurman, why Indigenous music & arts festivals like Minoshkite are so important, and more.

Shawn had a chance to sit down with Theland Kicknosway of Walpole Island, Bkejwanong Territory about why social media is such a powerful tool for spreading Indigenous cultures, how he began hoop dancing, and what to expect from the second annual Minoshkite Music and Arts Festival.

Adrian Sutherland sits down with Shawn to talk about the reception to his sophomore album "Precious Diamonds", the challenges of singing in Cree for the first time, what to expect from his upcoming show at Red Bird in Ottawa on July 18th, and so much more.

Trina Simard, CEO of Indigenous Experiences, sits down with us to talk about Glow In The Dark Pow Wows, Indigenous Cuisine, and everything else happening at the 2024 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

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