Elements from the Heart Silk Scarf | Jamie Okuma Whether you’re looking to support growing Indigenous businesses this holiday season or you’re your looking to treat yourself this winter, here is a list of things we love. Mother’s day is in March or maybe there’s a special someone’s birthday coming up...
Norval Morrisseau, Animal Unity, 1978 | source: Joyner Canadian Fine Art Within Indigenous arts, activism, and communities there is no doubt that power lies both within the intergenerational passing down of knowledge and our blood memory. Here is a list of inspirational families who demonstrate familial...
WHOOP-Szo Cover Art | Image source: WHOOP-Szo These musicians are speaking their truth and sharing their vision through sound. Whether its Hip-hop, Electro, R&B, Punk, or Poetry, this playlist will get you wherever you’re going…maybe you’re traveling to visit relatives, studying, working...
Defend the Sacred by Chief Lady Bird | Image source: Nancy King This month MUSKRAT compiled some exciting events happening all across our territories. From a peaceful march standing up for Standing Rock in Toronto, to a Finger Weaving Workshop in Winnipeg, to a celebration of inspirational Indigenous yo...
Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs in the film The Sun at Midnight | Image source: Jill & Jackfish Productions Inc. The Seventh Fire is an Anishinaabe prophecy that foretells a time when Indigenous Peoples will return to their traditional knowledge bundles with the help of Elders and teachers. The 7th Fire...
We Are All Treaty People| Photo by Arnell Tailfeathers The leaves are changing and school is in full session, here is a list of fall events because October is almost here. A Tribe Called Red will be in Toronto twice this September performing free shows and Curve Lake First Nation is hosting their annual...
Santee Smith by David Hou | Image source: Kahawi Dance Theatre From the canvas to the theatre, these outstanding institutions and organizations support Indigenous artists with education programs that foster creative and career development. 1. The Adam Beach Film Institute, Winnipeg, MB The Adam Beach Fi...
Drezus | Image source: Drezus Music From coast to coast, these Indigenous musicians are creating some of the hottest tracks of the summer. This all genre playlist is the perfect mix for a hot summer weekend. If your getting ready for a night out, relaxing after a hard work week or driving to the pow ...
Patches NTVS x SPJ (Steven Paul Judd) | Image source: The NTVS Missing the powwow trail this summer? Looking for clothing, crafts and accessories made by Indigenous people? Muskrat Magazine has you covered with this list of brands that bring the powwow vendors to you virtually. From traditional crafts t...
Still image from Gentil Cruz passeur de mémoires by Philippe Brulois August 3rd to 10th, marked the 26th Montreal First Peoples Festival, a week long celebration of Indigenous arts, film, and music in the heart of Mohawk Territory, also known as the Place des Festivals in downtown Montreal. The festival...
