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Giinawind BawaajiganThursday, September 26
7:00 am on FNX 9.3After reading Cherie Dimaline's award-winning book The Marrow Thieves, Cree songwriter Christa Couture sets out to create a new song that speaks to the harrowing journey the characters face, ultimately inspired by our own Indigenous resilience. -
The Stories We Tell OurselvesThursday, September 26
1:30 am on FNX 9.3Anishinaabe songwriter Ansley Simpson sets out to write a song about her personal connection between trauma and alcoholism. Harold Johnson features, discussing his acclaimed book "Firewater: How Alcohol is Killing My People (and Yours)." -
Skaru:Re & SongWednesday, September 25
7:00 am on FNX 9.3Tuscarora songwriter Jennifer Kreisberg sets out to write a song about the dispersal of the Skaru:re population following the Tuscarora War of 1710. She visits with artists in Six Nations to better understand the tradition and trails of Skaru:re songs. -
The Stories We Tell OurselvesTuesday, September 24
7:00 am on FNX 9.3Anishinaabe songwriter Ansley Simpson sets out to write a song about her personal connection between trauma and alcoholism. Harold Johnson features, discussing his acclaimed book "Firewater: How Alcohol is Killing My People (and Yours)." -
The Stories We Tell OurselvesSaturday, September 21
7:00 pm on FNX 9.3Anishinaabe songwriter Ansley Simpson sets out to write a song about her personal connection between trauma and alcoholism. Harold Johnson features, discussing his acclaimed book "Firewater: How Alcohol is Killing My People (and Yours)." -
Becoming A Man of the EarthThursday, September 19
7:00 am on FNX 9.3Cree songwriter Jason Burnstick sets out to write a song that examines the struggles of reconciling childhood trauma after the birth of his own son. With the help of Elder Dave Courchene, Jason explores the work men must do to become "a man of the Earth." -
Becoming A Man of the EarthThursday, September 19
1:30 am on FNX 9.3Cree songwriter Jason Burnstick sets out to write a song that examines the struggles of reconciling childhood trauma after the birth of his own son. With the help of Elder Dave Courchene, Jason explores the work men must do to become "a man of the Earth." -
Broken JusticeWednesday, September 18
7:00 am on FNX 9.3Anishinaabe songwriter Leonard Sumner sets out to write a song that reflects on the unjust verdicts in Colton Boushie and Tina Fontaine cases. Joined by experts, Leonard digs into the systemic racism that has built Canada's 'justice' system. -
EnfoldingTuesday, September 17
7:00 am on FNX 9.3Cree songwriter Tara Williamson sets out to make sense of the heartache of losing her infant son. While examining the power of art in encapsulating inexplicable loss, Tara finds comfort in legendary Anishinaabe artist Daphne Odjig's painting, "Enfolding". -
Becoming A Man of the EarthSaturday, September 14
7:00 pm on FNX 9.3Cree songwriter Jason Burnstick sets out to write a song that examines the struggles of reconciling childhood trauma after the birth of his own son. With the help of Elder Dave Courchene, Jason explores the work men must do to become "a man of the Earth." -
The FireThursday, September 12
7:00 am on FNX 9.3Oji-Cree songwriter Nick Sherman sets out to write a song about the challenges of living in a town with a reputation steeped in anti-Indigenous racism and corruption. Mixing performance art and politics, we get to see Thunder Bay as never before. -
Broken JusticeThursday, September 12
1:30 am on FNX 9.3Anishinaabe songwriter Leonard Sumner sets out to write a song that reflects on the unjust verdicts in Colton Boushie and Tina Fontaine cases. Joined by experts, Leonard digs into the systemic racism that has built Canada's 'justice' system. -
Spring Break UpWednesday, September 11
7:00 am on FNX 9.3Anishinaabe composer Melody McKiver looks to the power of water to inspire Debiinaawe Giizhigon. The song utilizes the sounds from ice breaking during spring thaw to create an instrumental piece dedicated to the communities surrounding Sioux Lookout. -
Two Spirit IdentitiesTuesday, September 10
7:00 am on FNX 9.3Mohawk songwriter Shawnee sets out to write a song that captures the awakening of her two-spirit identity as she builds a two-spirit sweat lodge with other community members. The ceremony is led by Ojibway-Cree Elder and author Ma-Nee Chacaby. -
Broken JusticeSaturday, September 7
7:00 pm on FNX 9.3Anishinaabe songwriter Leonard Sumner sets out to write a song that reflects on the unjust verdicts in Colton Boushie and Tina Fontaine cases. Joined by experts, Leonard digs into the systemic racism that has built Canada's 'justice' system. -
Little StarThursday, September 5
7:00 am on FNX 9.3Songwriter iskwe sets out to write a song that responds to the loss of young Tina Fontaine in 2015, while Dr. Cindy Blackstock weighs in on the colonial policies that continue to affect thousands of Indigenous children. -
EnfoldingThursday, September 5
1:30 am on FNX 9.3Cree songwriter Tara Williamson sets out to make sense of the heartache of losing her infant son. While examining the power of art in encapsulating inexplicable loss, Tara finds comfort in legendary Anishinaabe artist Daphne Odjig's painting, "Enfolding". -
Diamond in the SnowWednesday, September 4
7:00 am on FNX 9.3After considering the warming winters in Haudenosaunee territory, Oneida songwriter Lacey Hill sets out to write a song that considers the growing challenges of maintaining the tradition of Snow Snake competitions, competitions her grandfather always won. -
Our Mothers VoiceTuesday, September 3
7:00 am on FNX 9.3After reading Robin Wall Kimmerer's momentous book Braiding Sweetgrass, Me'tis/ Cree songwriter, Cheryl L'Hirondelle, sets out to write a new song that considers how to exist in a cycle of reciprocity with the living universe. -
EnfoldingSaturday, August 31
7:00 pm on FNX 9.3Cree songwriter Tara Williamson sets out to make sense of the heartache of losing her infant son. While examining the power of art in encapsulating inexplicable loss, Tara finds comfort in legendary Anishinaabe artist Daphne Odjig's painting, "Enfolding". -
The FireThursday, August 29
1:30 am on FNX 9.3Oji-Cree songwriter Nick Sherman sets out to write a song about the challenges of living in a town with a reputation steeped in anti-Indigenous racism and corruption. Mixing performance art and politics, we get to see Thunder Bay as never before. -
The FireSaturday, August 24
7:00 pm on FNX 9.3Oji-Cree songwriter Nick Sherman sets out to write a song about the challenges of living in a town with a reputation steeped in anti-Indigenous racism and corruption. Mixing performance art and politics, we get to see Thunder Bay as never before. -
Spring Break UpThursday, August 22
1:30 am on FNX 9.3Anishinaabe composer Melody McKiver looks to the power of water to inspire Debiinaawe Giizhigon. The song utilizes the sounds from ice breaking during spring thaw to create an instrumental piece dedicated to the communities surrounding Sioux Lookout. -
Spring Break UpSaturday, August 17
7:00 pm on FNX 9.3Anishinaabe composer Melody McKiver looks to the power of water to inspire Debiinaawe Giizhigon. The song utilizes the sounds from ice breaking during spring thaw to create an instrumental piece dedicated to the communities surrounding Sioux Lookout. -
Two Spirit IdentitiesThursday, August 15
1:30 am on FNX 9.3Mohawk songwriter Shawnee sets out to write a song that captures the awakening of her two-spirit identity as she builds a two-spirit sweat lodge with other community members. The ceremony is led by Ojibway-Cree Elder and author Ma-Nee Chacaby. -
Two Spirit IdentitiesSaturday, August 10
7:00 pm on FNX 9.3Mohawk songwriter Shawnee sets out to write a song that captures the awakening of her two-spirit identity as she builds a two-spirit sweat lodge with other community members. The ceremony is led by Ojibway-Cree Elder and author Ma-Nee Chacaby. -
Little StarThursday, August 8
1:30 am on FNX 9.3Songwriter iskwe sets out to write a song that responds to the loss of young Tina Fontaine in 2015, while Dr. Cindy Blackstock weighs in on the colonial policies that continue to affect thousands of Indigenous children. -
Little StarSaturday, August 3
7:00 pm on FNX 9.3Songwriter iskwe sets out to write a song that responds to the loss of young Tina Fontaine in 2015, while Dr. Cindy Blackstock weighs in on the colonial policies that continue to affect thousands of Indigenous children. -
Diamond in the SnowThursday, August 1
1:30 am on FNX 9.3After considering the warming winters in Haudenosaunee territory, Oneida songwriter Lacey Hill sets out to write a song that considers the growing challenges of maintaining the tradition of Snow Snake competitions, competitions her grandfather always won.