Art takes Dan to a Northern BC community to hunt beaver. It's all a culture shock for Dan. He is taught to skin a beaver by an Elder, learns about edible plants, and participates in a friendly cook-off with community-minded women.
This documentary profiles Indigenous leaders in their quest for justice as they seek to establish dialogue with the Canadian government. By tracing the history of their ancestors since the signing of Treaty No. 9, these leaders aim to raise awareness about issues vital to First Nations in Canada: respect for and protection of their lands and their natural resources, and the right to hunt and fish so that their societies can prosper. In recent years, an awareness-raising movement has been surfacing in First Nations communities. In this powerful documentary, those who refuse to surrender are given a chance to speak out.
Jean-Michel Jorda is an accomplished documentary filmmaker who, with camera in hand, goes to meet various people in their environments, for over 8 years now. We follow him today in his new movie project entitled 'Nunavik, land of ice', which 90 years after 'Nanook of the North' leads us to discover the 21 century's Inuit's way of life: a people between traditions and modernity who had to confront and adapt to the many rapid changes which have occurred for nearly a century. Issues of respect and preservation of traditions and natural environment appears as central themes in this documentary, and beyond general cliches offers the viewer the possibility to interact within the reality of the Inuit people and their everyday lives.
THG is in Te Anga west of Waitomo and is on the trail of the elusive Wild Boar.
The students head deep underground to understand what mining life is like. Charlie witnesses death and Melanie comes face to face with the man she falsely accused of spousal abuse. Unexpected visitors show up at Gina's class.
In 2006 RCMP Constable Robin Cameron and her partner were shot in the line of duty. She was a member of the Beardy First Nation and has left a legacy for the community to celebrate and inspire others.
Gracey is commissioned to shoot photos of the Mudderella event in Whistler, BC. This event is a 5 to 7 mile obstacle course challenge, designed by women for women. They expect to have five to ten thousand participants so Gracey's opportunity to get a good shot is endless.
Tom tells Shayla to head to the Okanagan to begin her search of lake monsters and flush out the "Ogopogo" legend.
Canadian Journalist Brandy Yanchyk explores Canada's Maritime provinces; Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, followed by a trip to Quebec City, where she participates in the annual Winter Carnival.
Visitors from around the world visit a settlement called Old Minto to learn the traditional ways of Native Alaskans as part of cultural heritage program.
In January, Navajo leader Peterson Zah received a lifetime achievement award from the Grand Canyon Trust. From 1982 to 1987, Zah served as the chairman of the Navajo Nation. He then became its first president in 1990. At age 84, his long career spans many sectors - including being the special advisor to the president on American Indian Affairs at Arizona State University. Native Americans make up just a fraction of the Rapid City's population - but more than half the jail population. A circle of elders is playing a direct role in trying to change that. Stewart Huntington has more on the Oyate Court. Mycoplasma bovis is common in cattle, but rarely deadly. For buffalo, it's taking a toll. In March 2022, the New York Times reported on Fred Dubray's bison herd - and this disease that has no cure. DuBray has been ranching on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota for 30 years. Take a look at this interview from April. St. Mary's Indian Boarding School is a place tied with history to ICT's national correspondent Mary Annette Pember. The school once operated on the Bad River Ojibwe Reservation in Wisconsin. It was the school her mother attended. In 2017 Jessie Taken Alive-Rencountre won the Great Plains Emerging Tribal Writer Award for her first book, "Pet'a Shows Misun the Light. " Since then, the writer, who includes Lakota language and culture, has published three more children's books, including her newest work, "Rainbows in December." In February, we featured a new book from the Minnesota Historical Society Press. "Voices from Pejuhutazizi" is written by Teresa Peterson and Walter "Super" LaBatte, Jr. Pioneer PBS in Granite Falls, Minnesota that featured LaBatte's work in its Postcards series.
Four unhealthy and overweight individuals set out on a journey towards a healthy living.
Teepee makes bannock; Teepee washes the dishes by himself for the first time.
Do you feel djoorabiny, do you feel happy? Or do you feel menditj, do you feel sick? Make sure you share how you feel with someone who cares. It's moorditj koolangka!
It?s Jason's birthday and Kokum and Tiga have arranged for a surprise picnic celebration in the park, complete with Metis fiddlers, jig lessons, traditional M?tis artifacts, songs, popcorn, balloons and of course, lots of cake!
While tobogganing, Joe, Nina and Buddy rescue Handyman Hank when his delivery snowmobile breaks down then use their skills to save the Winter Solstice party. Kookum's jars of syrup get knocked over and Buddy won't admit he did it but after his friends almost lose the results of their hard work due to his clumsiness he finally comes clean.
Louis uses both English and Cree words to tell Randy that Emily's son is sick and that he needs to get him a maskohkan (teddy bear) to make him feel better. Randy thinks maskohkan means a bear's fang. Mr. Thompson tells Randy that maskohkan means teddy bear and not a bear's fang. Louis tells Randy that Mrs. Charles need mekisuk (beads). Katie thinks the word means berries. Randy, Katie and Anne go to pick up berries for Mrs. Charles. When they arrive at Mrs. Charles' house they learn that the word for berries is menisu not mekisuk which means beads.
There's a strange odor in town, the sled dogs are howling, and the northern lights have disappeared. What's going on in Wapos Bay? Talon, Raven and T-Bear learn what can happen when they forget to respect tradition. Raven can't resist whistling at the glimmering northern lights, even though she's been warned not to. And T-Bear breaks with an age-old ritual by neglecting to offer tobacco ties before picking sweet grass for the elders. All three children discover that their careless behavior may be the source of the community's recent small misfortunes. With help from Mushom and a wise elder, they take part in a traditional ceremony that puts things right.
Raven and her puppet friends learn the Arapaho word for "my grandmother" along with additional Arapaho phrases. Featured puppet skits include lessons about respecting our elders, and being brave when taking on new challenges. Raven shares a TV story about frybread and Justin and Flash also try their luck at making their own.
After Yuma passes her solo dance audition, but before she can get into dance school, the twins have to dance together in a duet. In the process, they blow Heath's mind.
Cooking Hawaiian Style features one of Hawaii's most talented entertainers, Tavana. Known for simultaneously playing guitar, banjo, lap steel, or ukulele and singing soulful, island-inspired Rock and Blues, Tavana switches gears and brings his culinary skills to the Cooking Hawaiian Style kitchen.Today we get to see another side of this talented local boy from Hawaii Kai in the kitchen.
In this episode, Chef Kelly is in the Tahiti peninsula and Moorea, French Polynesia, to revisit the "Poe Bu." For her revisit, she meets with Teava, a tahiti vanilla producer, as well as an organic farmer, Francoise, who grows plantain.
Update on the Oneida Nation of WI's hemp project; go back in time to the Standing Rock protests as the future of the Dakota Access oil pipeline makes headlines.
On their day off, the players get away from the rink and participate in a team-building event, battling it out in a medieval-style tournament. The day is marred by an unfortunate incident as tensions boil over between some of the players.
Gracey is commissioned by Landyachtz to shoot photos of their team in the Landyachtz World Cup Race. Riders will reach speeds up to 70 km/h and face a gnarly 1/6 km road that features a 1000 foot vertical drop and seven 180 degree hairpin turns with 12 corners.
Progress on workout plans becomes evident when the participants complete their 'mid-point' check in with Kent.
On this episode, Juaquin wraps up construction on the jingle dress. It turned out beautiful and one like it will sure look great on that special little girl in your life. These techniques also apply to those grown up ladies in your life as well. Guys, if Juaquin can create beautiful regalia using a sewing machine, you can too. He will demonstrate the proper use of these machines on a future episode.
The chief who took no prisoners, the first tourism guide of New Zealand and the world of tohunga surface with the Tarawera eruption.
Go on an oceanic adventure and harvest seaweed with Aboriginal guide Tom Sewid off Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, BC.
"The Price of the Prize" is a documentary by Canadian filmmaker Brandy Yanchyk about the First Nations fight to end grizzly bear trophy hunting in the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. The film follows the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo Xai'xais and Gitga'at First Nations as they enforce their ban on trophy hunting through the presence of Coastal Guardian Watchmen. The documentary also shows how the environmental group the Raincoast Conservation Foundation is purchasing grizzly bear trophy hunting licenses in the Great Bear Rainforest to try to stop the commercial trophy hunt. "The Price of the Prize" gives the viewer unique access to Canada's First Nations and provides the audience with a breath taking view of many majestic animals that live in the Great Bear Rainforest including grizzly and bear bears and the elusive Spirit Bear.
Dave learns about Navajo code talkers and then travels to Petawawa, Ontario to visit with a modern day Canadian war hero.
Lost Bones details the life and death of Lakota leader Sitting Bull and the stories that surround his burial and final resting place. Some say he is still buried at an old US army fort in North Dakota, the site of his first official burial. Others are adamant his Earthly remains were moved by Ghouls to Mobridge, South Dakota in April of 1953... and now another theory has surfaced. Sitting Bull's body was spirited away - shortly after his death - and taken to the Turtle Mountains of Manitoba. Through interviews with Elders, Experts, Historians, and dramatic reenactments Lost Bones attempts to solve the mystery of where Sitting Bulls bones lie today.
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Last week, the Onondaga Nation announced a major land back victory. The nation has recovered more than 1,000 acres of forest lands. The Interior Department says it is on the largest returns of land to an Indigenous nation by a state. The Onondaga Nation's general counsel Joe Heath gives us the details. On Dec. 22, 2021, Danny Wilber walked out of prison. He served 18-years for a murder he did not commit. In 2005, Wilber was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide and was sentenced to life in prison. Wilber says he knew he was innocent and spent years proving it. Ultimately, he and a small team worked with forensic experts to prove his innocence. His partner, Lacey Kinnart, joins Danny to talk about the treacherous process.
Tribal Police are kept busy assisting a 911 call and pursuing dangerous suspects through the woods, along the highway - and from the skies.
Casino mogul Matthew Tommy sends his top executive, Liz McKendra, to rural Manitoba to iron out a land deal. He also sends a little extra baggage - his son Justin whom he's forcing to learn the "family biz". But when Liz meets wealthy rancher John Eagle, she gets a little more that she can handle.
Pete Sands is a Navajo musician, filmmaker. You've seen him on Paramount's Yellowstone, and he's a long time contributor to FNX programming.