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She loved books as a kid. Now she’s an author highlighting Indigenous stories, authors and joy – CBC
Oct 31, 2023 Lindsay Gloade-Raining Bird on a lifetime of embracing books I’ve always been a bookworm. I credit my mom for instilling that love of books in me. She is a voracious reader and a master at doing character voices. Books have always been at the heart of our life. My mom loves to […]
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Caroline Wawzonek: Update on Film Projects
February 16, 2023 Check against delivery Mr. Speaker, this time next week, the residents of Fort Simpson will be rolling out the red carpet for the fourth-annual Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Film Festival. The festival is presented each year by the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation with funding and support from the GNWT and the NWT Film Commission. […]
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Top PEI library picks for 2022
Jan 4, 2023 This past year was an exciting year for PEI Public Library Services. The new Charlottetown Library Learning Centre opened, hours expanded at Kensington Heritage Library, the Library of Things collection grew significantly, and Islanders borrowed over a half million items from the library system. Taking top spot as the most borrowed book […]
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Johnny Depp wears shirt from Tobique First Nation woman, endorsing name change for Saint John River – CTV News
Oct. 21, 2022 A woman from Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick recently met Johnny Depp and used the opportunity to the fullest. Beth Tremblay and her family had the opportunity to meet the actor-musician backstage Monday night at a Jeff Beck concert in Toronto. “I am a huge Johnny Depp fan,” says Tremblay. “He […]
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The Scotiabank Giller Prize Presents its 2022 Longlist
September 6, 2022 (St. John’s, Newfoundland) – The Scotiabank Giller Prize’s annual celebration of Canadian literary talent began today with the announcement of this year’s longlist. Last year’s winner, Omar El Akkad, announced the longlist today in St. John’s. The announcement was also livestreamed on the Scotiabank Giller Prize Facebook™ page. Now in its 29th […]
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Imperial Theatre Facilitates Conversation About Reconciliation With Indigenous Rights Advocate And Author – Huddle.Today
SAINT JOHN — In Canada, the word “reconciliation” has come to describe attempts to raise crucial awareness about our country’s colonial past and its ongoing effects on Indigenous peoples. It also refers to efforts made to address the harms caused by various policies and programs, such as residential schools, which continued into recent decades. To […]
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Top PEI library picks for 2021
Jan 7 2022 Over a half million items were borrowed from the Prince Edward Island library system in 2021, with The Sentinel by Lee Child topping the chart. There are 25 public libraries across the province where Islanders can borrow books, DVDs and other materials, access the Internet and enjoy a variety of free programs. […]
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Amazon Canada and The Walrus Unveil Shortlist for the 45th Annual First Novel Award
The winner of the Amazon Canada First Novel Award will be announced on Thursday, May 27, during a virtual ceremony hosted by Jennifer Hollett, the executive director of The Walrus and will include celebrated Canadian author Lawrence Hill as the special guest speaker The winner of the Youth Author short-fiction category will also be recognized […]
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Nova Scotia indigenous couple teaches the cast of Vikings to speak in Mi’kmaw – Canada.com
Making realistic the communication that would have taken place between the indigenous people of Vinland and the Norsemen Mar 19, 2021 The Mi’kmaw language – an indigenous language spoken by nearly 9,000 people in Canada – was incorporated into the sixth season of Vikings, thanks to an Eskasoni couple from Nova Scotia who made it happen. […]
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Cameras set to roll in Calgary for second season of Indigenous police procedural, Tribal – TheChronicleHerald.ca
After a six-month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the second season of Tribal will begin production in Calgary next week. Cameras are set to roll Nov. 17 for the 10-episode season that is scheduled to air in the fall of 2021 on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, says creator, showrunner and director Ron E. […]
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