Dana Solomon debuts original film at TIFF
Recently, Selkirk artist Dana Solomon appeared in two films premiering at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). In addition to starring in Blood Lines,…
Boris Tsun Hang Leung
Scott Nolan to tour southern Manitoba
On Sept. 16, local musician and poet Scott Nolan and pianist Cory Wolchuk will perform…
Of plagues and pests
Recently, there have been outbreaks of chikungunya fever across the world, affecting regions such as China, Bolivia and various countries bordering the Indian Ocean. Symptoms…
Getting to know U of M’s Grandmother-in-Residence
Starting in September, Karen Courchene, also known as Kookum Karen, will lead a series of drumming circles at Migizii Agamik. As U of M’s Grandmother-in-Residence,…
Reclaiming heritage with traditional art
This Friday, Toronto-based artist Victoria Day will unveil her latest exhibition, Two Ways, in Winnipeg’s Martha Street Studio. The show exhibits Day’s mirrored renditions of…
Stanley County Cut-Ups releases “All Aboard”
Last month, the Manitoban bluegrass band Stanley County Cut-Ups released its latest single “All Aboard,” a cover of a classic bluegrass song. With powerful vocals…
Lessons from Dead Poets Society
Thirty-six years after its release, I recently had the opportunity to watch one of the cult classic back-to-school films, Dead Poets Society. Although filmed more…
Winnipeg producer CEC chosen for National Accelerator
CEC, a songwriter, producer and artist from Winnipeg, has recently been chosen to participate in the 2025 Women in the Studio National Accelerator. Hosted by…
CCFM names Patricia Bitu Tshikudi as new CEO
On July 8, the Centre culturel franco-manitobain announced the appointment of Patricia Bitu…
The whimsical world of medieval manuscripts
I have always been captivated by the opening titles of classic Disney films like…