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Indigenous NewsBill C-27 has received Royal Assent, giving legal force to a self-government treaty for the Sahtu Dene and Métis of Norman Wells in the Northwest Territories. The treaty will take effect on a date set by Order in Council.
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Industry NewsDopest Natives Alive is expanding stateside. Richie Ledreagle joins Rich Unk to establish and lead DNA’s U.S. operations from Sacramento, California.
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policyOn Oct. 4, Crown‑Indigenous Relations and partner ministers issued a statement for Sisters in Spirit Day and the National Day of Action, outlining recent investments and pledging continued work with survivors, families and Indigenous partners to address violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.
Read storyTreaty Land EntitlementHatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation and federal and provincial governments have reached a settlement resolving a Treaty Land Entitlement specific claim, including cash compensation and the option to add land.
Read storyLand & RightsPays Plat First Nation announced a 4,203‑acre increase to its reserve through the federal Additions to Reserve process, completing the implementation of a 2018 land agreement and creating room for housing and economic growth.
Read storyIndigenous peoplesFirst Nations, Inuit and Métis residential school Survivors, Elders and officials gathered on Parliament Hill to raise the Survivors’ Flag in memory of children who did not come home and in recognition of Survivors’ resilience.
Read storyPoliticsCrown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty announced the federal government will use Budget 2024 funding to launch a public education initiative to counter denialist claims about Residential Schools and bolster public understanding of Survivors’ experiences.
Read storyIndigenous Arts & CultureRubaboo Indigenous Arts Festival returns September 30 to October 11 with nearly two weeks of Indigenous music, comedy, visual art, fashion, performance and community celebration across downtown Edmonton.
Read storyArt & CultureKitigan Zibi Anishinaabeg artist and writer Jay Odjick brings an original animated work to the National Arts Centre’s Kipnes Lantern from September 24–27, turning one of Ottawa’s most visible cultural canvases into a story about Indigenous futures, renewal and generations to come.
Read storyFilm & CultureThe fifth annual Stseptékwles re Sk’elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film Festival brings three days of Indigenous cinema, artist talks, performances and community celebration to Kamloops September 25–27.
Read storyMusic & Culture2 Rivers Remix heads to Macoah Village on September 26 for a free outdoor celebration of contemporary Indigenous music, Nuu-chah-nulth songs and dances, art, food and community.
Read storyCultureOttawa’s Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival closes its 15th season after six days of Indigenous cinema, visual art, music, artist talks and community gathering on Algonquin Territory.
Read storyNew MusicGarden Hill Anisininew Nation artist and producer Mattmac is back with Smoke Signals, a 14-track third studio album connecting melodic hip-hop, collaboration, memory and the sound of a career still moving forward.
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As one of the greatest prospects of his generation prepares for the NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna stands on the verge of history — and Indigenous people across Turtle Island are watching a moment that could inspire generations.
At the Indigenous Market hosted by the Vancouver Flea Market, Rich Unk found a bottle of Chili Garlic Sriracha Revolver — an award-winning, Indigenous-owned hot sauce that quickly became a kitchen staple.
Before the industry catches up, the community usually knows first. For Talon Nadeau — known as TALON — that place is Raycam. And on Instagram, where he goes by @itstvlon, the V isn't a typo. It's Vancouver. New DNA Podcast interview with Rich Unk out now.
From Kawacatoose First Nation to a Psychology degree earned with Distinction, Jeanna Lee Poorman Edenshaw's journey is a quiet masterclass in perseverance. Rich Unk and the DNA family celebrate an inspiring Indigenous woman.
A powerful lineup of Indigenous artists comes together in Lummi Nation as Dopest Natives Alive joins the celebration of music, culture, and community. Saturday, June 20 at the Stommish Water Festival.
DNA salutes CTRIK, aka Colin Trickey — Indigenous ally, muralist, and Vancouver G-funk artist. His 40th Birthday & G-Funk Never Dies Release Party goes down Friday, June 5 at Lana Lou's, 362 Powell Street. 8PM doors, $20. Pull up and support.
The Vancouver R&B soul artist talks music, responsibility, business, and why the real revolution is learning how to hold each other down.
Something shifted inside the Dopest Natives Alive studio. This wasn't just another podcast. This was a moment where story met opportunity, healing met platform, and culture met its next evolution.
Some artists rap like they are chasing a lane. k.stone sounds like he had to carve one out to survive. From La Loche to Montreal, he carries the North with him — not as a gimmick, but as witness, poetry, warning, and proof.
In this episode, we sit down with Vancouver's own Tiago Vasquez for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about his song 'Revolution,' his mother's sacrifice crossing borders, and his grind coming up in Vancouver.
In the vibrant yet close-knit world of Indigenous hip-hop, a disagreement has become public between two respected voices. The hope is that any further blows stay confined to the music.
At Dopest Natives Alive, we stand firmly on a different foundation—one rooted in truth, accountability, and uplifting our people. Indigenous media should be a space for empowerment, not misrepresentation.
DJ Sichuan brought his skills, his studio, and his deep respect for the culture to the table. He wasn't claiming space as an Indigenous artist; he was building it with Indigenous artists, protocols, and voices.
Indigenous hip-hop continues to rise on the global stage, and Stella Standingbear is one of the artists leading that movement. Her newest release featuring Houston rap legend Paul Wall is catching attention across the scene.
Word is spreading like wildfire through Vancouver's Indigenous arts circles, powwow grounds, and underground hip-hop cyphers: Dopest Natives Alive has thrown its full weight behind B3AR MC.
Battle-tested veterans who have been putting in that real work for years, repping Native pride, unity, and the everyday grind with raw honesty and warrior spirit.
From Pabineau First Nation in New Brunswick, Wolf Castle has carved out a lane that feels both deeply personal and universally powerful — blending razor-sharp flows, R&B hooks, and self-produced beats.
Before there was a lane, Manik was building it. From Vancouver's underground battle scene to frontline activism, he helped fuse hip-hop with culture, identity, and resistance.
After everything a man has done and been through—can he still reclaim his culture and be considered sacred, loved, and respected? A prayer in the form of a track.
From the reservations of Omaha, Nebraska, AntoineX has emerged as a larger-than-life force blending soul-stirring R&B, gritty hip-hop, and sacred traditional elements.
A second-generation residential school survivor who found his way back to culture, now mentoring youth and building a media platform for Indigenous artists through Dopest Natives Alive.
From Fort McKay, Alberta roots to Vancouver's independent hip-hop scene, Kaydence is the self-proclaimed 'youngest hottest Indigenous female rapper' proving it one verse at a time.
Born Roni Gauthier, this multifaceted Cree artist from Edmonton's gritty Northside has transformed personal trials into triumphant anthems, blending street-smart grit with soul-deep healing.
Vancouver's own melodic rap force delivers music that's soft yet gritty, emotional yet raw, capturing the messy beauty of falling apart and clawing back toward light.
Few groups blend traditional spirit with contemporary groove as seamlessly as Curtis Clear Sky and the Constellationz. Their sound—sometimes described as 'IndigiFunk'—combines hip-hop, funk, soul, rock, reggae, and Latin rhythms.
A traditional singer, dancer, and emcee from the Six Nations of the Grand River who has spent years building a bridge between ancestral traditions and contemporary hip-hop culture.
Known by fans as the 'Reggae Redman,' Mista Chief has carved out a distinctive place in the Indigenous music movement as a performer, songwriter, and cultural storyteller whose work crosses musical boundaries.
In the growing movement of Indigenous voices in hip-hop, Natalia 'La Clover' Chacon is carving out a lane that blends West Coast swagger, feminine confidence, and cultural pride.
Before becoming a respected Indigenous hip-hop artist and the founder of the streetwear brand Native By Nature, Ms. Shellz lived through a difficult chapter of life growing up in Saskatchewan.
For decades, Hellnback has been one of the most respected and influential voices in Indigenous hip-hop. Right now the veteran MC is focusing on something more important than music—his health.
Now he's preparing to release a powerful new single titled 'Real Rez Kid,' dropping March 10, 2026, a track that reflects both his roots and his continued dedication to the culture.
One of the voices emerging from the Pacific Northwest is Savelle Tha Native, an Indigenous rapper representing the Siletz Tribe and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde while bringing a distinctly West Coast sound to the culture.
One of the most recognizable figures helping push the Indigenous music scene forward is DJ Big Rez, a DJ, radio host, and event emcee representing Lummi Nation near Bellingham, Washington.
One of the artists steadily gaining attention in the underground scene is AC3ONE, a rapper representing Spokane, Washington, whose music is beginning to turn heads within the Indigenous hip-hop movement.
Across Turtle Island, a new generation of Indigenous artists is blending music, activism, and entrepreneurship to create powerful cultural movements. Among those voices is Dakota Bear.
In a powerful move for the future of Indigenous hip-hop, Manik1derful and Rich Unk have announced a new partnership between Native Hip Hop Society and Dopest Natives Alive.
For more than a decade, Joey Stylez has stood as one of the most recognizable pioneers of Indigenous hip-hop. Now the veteran artist is stepping back into the spotlight with his newest project.
