NEW | 'Every child matters': This young reporter shares a reminder to wear orange on Sept. 30 cbc.ca/1.5741961

🧡Are you wearing orange today?Show us with #OrangeShirtDayNL🧡 For more information on #OrangeShirtDay: firstlightnl.ca/resources/oran…

Here are 18 books by #Indigenous writers about Indigenous history, the residential school system and its traumatic impact on survivors, their families and the generations that follow. #OrangeShirtDay cbc.ca/books/18-books…

Congratulations to our Elder Emma Reelis on being a 2020 recipient of the Seniors of Distinction Award! We are so proud of you and so very thankful for your many years of service and dedication to First Light. This recognition is certainly well deserved. ❤️

This song, Henrietta, was inspired by Henrietta Millek, an Inuk woman who went missing in the 80’s in St.John’s, NL. For more info on MMIWG please visit: mmiwg-ffada.ca/?fbclid=IwAR27… The Rock Performs - Eastern Owl video: youtu.be/a4CHNaglo6s via YouTube #MMIWG @operaavalon

Beautiful new song by Eastern Owl and @operaavalon It's a tribute to Henrietta Millek ramraajh sharvendiran Krissy Holmes CBC Newfoundland and Labrador youtube.com/watch?v=a4CHNa…

When I was preparing to graduate from MUN, I was told I couldn’t use the Mi’kmaw name for my community (Miawpukek) because it wasn’t an ‘official’ name. I told them if that were the case, I wouldn’t be crossing the stage. Thankfully, they made the change

We’re excited to announce that Spirit Song Festival will be happening from November 16-24! This year, the festival is getting a new look and an exciting line-up of exceptional Indigenous artists. Keep an eye out over the next few weeks for a full schedule events and more info!

Sipekne’katik First Nation has seven licenses. Each license has 50 traps, totaling 350 traps. Currently only 250 traps are being used. The commercial fishery in the same zone allows for up to 390,000 traps. View our ongoing coverage: aptnnews.ca/topic/fishing-…

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What a dream😍 Robin Benoit of Miawpukek created this gorgeous dream catcher on her lawn, inspired by her late uncles dream catcher. Its beauty is enough to warm anyone’s heart during this Christmas season! We are just in love with it! CBC Indigenous CBC Newfoundland and Labrador #YYT

What a line-up 😍 Tune in on December 22nd & 23rd, 11am & 5pm ET to see our performance! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Yes!! Keep making beautiful tunes Ethan! 🙌🏽 #indigenousmusic #nlmusic

Need a great playlist to get you through the weekend? We've got you covered! Check out the curated IDL Winter Solstice playlist for your liking. Start listening today: spoti.fi/38jGJmi

TUNE IN & Don’t miss this incredible line-up ! @APTN

President @vianne_timmons calls the partnership between Eastern Owl, Elder Odelle Pike and @musicatmemorial “a wonderful step in the long road to reconciliation.” This piece, called Baby, is a beautiful tribute to survivors of residential schools. youtu.be/98HJxONXirI

Tune into part 2 of IDL Winter Solstice with performances by these great acts today on APTN: Alan Doyle with Carolina East, Alex Kusturok, CHANCES, Eastern Owl, Fawn Wood with Dallas Waskahat, Lightning Cloud, Matiu and Serena Ryder. Visit indigenousdaylive.ca for showtimes.

Tonight, 6:30 pm NST on @APTN! Alan Doyle Eastern Owl #CarolinaEast & more!