Clockwise from left to right: Julian Taylor from Canada, Stan Walker from Aotearoa (New Zealand), Miiesha from Aṉangu/Torres Strait Island (Australia), and Brendt Thomas Diabo (Mohawk from Canada) More and more Indigenous musicians are carving out a space of their own. Today the soundwaves are blessed w...
Despite the ongoing pandemic, Indigenous film had a strong outing. We started out with insightful documentaries during the Hot Docs International Film Festival that explored Black and Indigenous relations in One of Ours, and Anishinaabe journalist Tanya Tagala reflected on her truth-telling book Seven F...
Each year we are blessed with more music from talented Indigenous musicians. Oftentimes, Indigenous musicians are underrated in the genres they perform in, from the bad ass lyrics of the Prado Monroe to the soulful timelessness of Caleigh Cardinal. That’s why we want to show our love and celebrate Indig...
The 2021 holiday season has arrived! This year there’s more opportunities to give than last, as pandemic restrictions lift, more retailers are opening up shop. Online businesses are revving up to make your holidays full of cheer. With more people vaccinated and larger gatherings happening, this year you...
Photo: Cover art from “Indigenous” by Sinematic As the days grow shorter and we prepare for the winter ahead, MUSKRAT has new Indigenous music to add to your playlist. Here are seven vibrant Indigenous songs to lift your spirits and keep you cozy and warm. INDIGENOUS (MÉTIS & CREE)...
Film still from Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics | Image credit: tiff.net Each year the Toronto International Film Festival premieres talented Indigenous filmmakers in different stages of their careers. This year TIFF screens newcomers sharing semi-autobiographical stories about their loved ones, es...
Over the past few weeks, Canadians have seen many prominent Indigenous women be honoured by prominent national arts establishments honouring their distinguished careers and the talent they bring to Canada’s vibrant arts community. From actresses to visual artists these women have forged exception...
Jayli Wolf | Image source: Hayden Wolf This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #ChooseToChallenge the dated patriarchal system we all live in and to celebrate the achievements of women everywhere so that we may strive to live in a more aware, equal, and inclusive society. Here at MUSKRAT Maga...
Beaded Apache-Black fringe boots from The Whetung Ojibwe Centre | Image source: Whetung Ojibwe Centre The holidays have arrived and 2020 has been an exceptionally tough year for all of us. Despite not being able to gather with our loved ones in large groups, we can still show our affection in the form o...
Photo Credit: Facebook/Jorge Martin During this time of uncertainty it has been a great relief to see so much help and humanity spreading via social media. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything for everyone, but there has been an outpouring of both healing knowledge and humour from t...
