Candace Maracle

Reporter

Candace Maracle is Wolf Clan from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. She is a laureate of The Hnatyshyn Foundation REVEAL Indigenous Art Award. Her latest film, a micro short, Lyed Corn with Ash (Wa’kenenhstóhare’) is completely in the Kanien’kéha language.

Latest from Candace Maracle

Without WWII Indigenous code talkers, 'we would be speaking German'

Levi Oakes was one of 17 known code talkers from Akwesasne Mohawk Territory who served in the Second World War and the only one to have received recognition for his service while still alive.

New Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant offers all non-alcoholic drink pairings with its tasting menu

Chef and owner Zach Keeshig said his decision to make his restaurant non-alcoholic is out of respect for his culture and he wants his patrons to "appreciate all the effort and time that we spent curating the food." 

Six Nations of the Grand River to open hospice facility

What is being billed as the first Indigenous-led, on-territory hospice in Canada will bring culturally appropriate end-of-life care closer to home for those in Six Nations of the Grand River, near Hamilton.

5 Indigenous artists begin year-long Eiteljorg Museum fellowship for November 2025 exhibit

Toronto-based Anishinaabe artist Maria Hupfield is one of five Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellows now working with the curator to decide what artworks will be added to the museum's collection and be in an exhibition next fall.

New language centre in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory to bring adult and children's classes under one roof

Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na, a language advocacy organization in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, hopes that by next September all of its Kanien'kéha (Mohawk language) classes will be being taught at a new language and cultural centre under construction.

First Nations libraries in Ontario celebrate community and nostalgia

First Nation Public Library Week kicked off Oct. 1 across Ontario as part of Canadian Library Month. On Tuesday, Kanhiote Public Library in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory hosted an afternoon tea.

Haudenosaunee Nationals women's team set course for semifinals at box lacrosse championships

The Haudenosaunee Nationals women's team have won three out of four of their games so far at the first-ever women's World Lacrosse Box Championship in Utica, N.Y.

Rez Ball, a film for all sports fans, headed to Netflix this Friday

Rez Ball is bringing Navajo basketball into homes this Friday following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month.

Range of Indigenous cinema at TIFF reflects changing film industry

The growing number of Indigenous films at the Toronto International Film Festival speaks to the breadth of work in Indigenous cinema both nationally and globally, according to a programmer.

First-time feature directors at TIFF connect international Indigenous experiences

From opposite sides of the globe, two international Indigenous films featured at the Toronto International Film Festival this year embrace themes of family, community and connecting with identity in a contemporary world.