Day Week A-Z

Program Schedule for Saturday, Feb 8

FNX NAT
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FNX NAT

12:00am
The Medicine Line
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Icons of Oppression

The Medicine Line

Icons of Oppression

Duration: 0:21:59

Cinematographer Dave Gaudet begins his journey in New Orleans, Louisiana filming the Mardi Gras Indian. He then heads north to Lejac British Columbia to investigate the miracles of Rose Prince.

12:30am
Indian Road
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Indian Road

Duration: 0:25:38

This episode of "Indian Road" features a bio on Henrietta Mann, a story about Clinton's Mohawk Lodge, a look at Sooner Spectator's Native issue, a look at downtown OKC's Red Earth Museum, and info about Washita National Battlefield Historic Site.

1:00am
Chaos & Courage
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Remote Rescue

Chaos & Courage

Remote Rescue

Duration: 0:21:59

LaRonge, Saskatchewan is home to one of the largest remote response EMT units in Canada. Jody and Kristen know the risks all too well. With all the tragedy they encounter, there also comes much joy. Experience the phenomenal perseverance these women demonstrate on a daily basis.

1:30am
Underexposed
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Making An Impact

Underexposed

Making An Impact

Duration: 0:21:59

Canadian National Whitewater Canoe Team athlete, Haley Daniels, is Gracey's featured athlete for an Impact Magazine photo shoot on the Kananaskis River in Alberta.

2:00am
First Nations Comedy Experience
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First Nations Comedy Experience

Duration: 0:54:31

Graham Elwood hosts Beef Archambault, Chuck Cease, Shishonia Livingston, and Luz Pazos.

3:00am
The Aux
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The Aux

Duration: 0:59:34

A rotating compilation of music videos featuring diverse talents of Native American & World Indigenous cultures. Different genres such as hip hop, rap, dance, rock, and many more are featured on The AUX.

4:00am
Kvcarts
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Audiopharmacy

Kvcarts

Audiopharmacy

Duration: 0:26:47

KVCR and FNX interview Audiopharmacy, the San Francisco based international art / music collective. The music is a fusion of live world, hip hop, dub, soul and roots culture.

4:30am
Mixed Blessings
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Dances with Wolfy

Mixed Blessings

Dances with Wolfy

Duration: 0:22:01

The Kowalchuks meet their new German neighbour, Wolfgang, and Josie feels threatened by his vast knowledge of Aboriginal culture. Kate asks 'Wolfy' to help prepare for her canoe journey.

5:00am
Sasquatch'n
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Sasquatch'n

Duration: 0:45:03

SASQUATCH'N is a groundbreaking documentary that dives deep into secret Native societies to uncover knowledge about the Sasquatch never revealed before. Some regard it as a spiritual being, an "almost human" guardian of nature who is critical to our relationship with earth and may be trying to send us a message in an effort to save the world...but will we listen?

6:00am
Fnx Now Block
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Native Books, Authors and Illustrators

Fnx Now Block

Native Books, Authors and Illustrators

Duration: 0:26:45

This episode of FNX NOW includes conversations with Huichol artist Henry Andrade, more commonly known as MC RedCloud. His first book, an adult coloring book, published by his longtime partner Crystle Lightning is titled Indigenous Legends: Extraordinary Natives A to Z published in 2017. That book was followed by Crystle Lightning Presents: Indigenous Legends: Extraordinary Native Women and a third book Indigenous Legends II. The pair known as the musical duo LightningCloud regularly appear on the FNX music series the AUX. Also featured is Grandmother Spider Brings the Sun. The Children's book which was released in 1997, is a Cherokee creation story as told by Navajo Nation actress and storyteller Geri Keams (The Outlaw Josey Wales, Northern Exposure). The book was animated in 2012 by the FNX team and currently airs as an interstitial narrated by Geri Keams during a visit to the FNX Studio. Her follow up book Snqail Girl Brings Water: A Navajo Story is also mentioned. The 2020 book Journey of the Freckled Indian: A Tlingit Culture Story published by former Ms. Alaska Alyssa London from the Haida & Tlingit Tribes was also featured on this FNX NOW segment. The children's book is somewhat of a personal story for London, who is of mixed race. This story helps a young girl deal with bullying, and gain courage in her identity which in turn gives her confidence in herself. Alyssa London is also the creator and host of the television series Culture Stories currently airing on FNX.

6:30am
Native Report
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Native Report

Duration: 0:26:46

On this edition of Native Report... We travel to the Lac du Flambeau Nation in Wisconsin and attend their Wildrice Festival and Powwow. We then meet master birchbark canoe builder Wayne Valliere. We interview author Sharon Shuck about a speculative biography of her grandfather and why she wrote about him. We also learn what we can do to lead healthier lives and hear from our Elders on this edition of Native Report.

7:00am
Teepee Time
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Teepee Time

Duration: 0:24:59

Teepee reads a book; Teepee draws a picture of himself for the first time.

7:30am
Eddie's Lil' Homies
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Eddie's Lil' Homies

Duration: 0:12:08

When Eddie returns from his Nan's house he finds the entire playground obsessed with 'Pling Plong' - a new game that he doesn't understand. With Shanti by his side they race to work out the rules, or bring an end to the game, so everything can return to normal.

7:45am
Eddie's Lil' Homies
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Eddie's Lil' Homies

Duration: 0:12:05

Lottie and Tal are working on a sculpture together for the Community Art Show, and as usual they can't agree on anything! Usually it's up to Eddie to keep the peace, but this time he's had enough, so he decides they're going to do things a little differently.

8:00am
Lakota Berenstain Bears
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Go to School/A Week at Grandma's

Lakota Berenstain Bears

Go to School/A Week at Grandma's

Duration: 0:27:55

Too-Tall and the gang amuse themselves at Sister's expense by warning her how hard third grade will be and how strict Teacher Jane is. Brother tries unsuccessfully to convince Sis not to worry. Mama reminisces about Sister starting kindergarten and reflects on how her daughter's feelings back then were exactly the same. Sure enough, when Sister starts grade three she enjoys the new experience just like she did when she started kindergarten.

8:30am
The Magic Canoe
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Julie's Whims

The Magic Canoe

Julie's Whims

Duration: 0:23:43

Julie confuses wants with needs. At camp, she keeps saying that she really needs this or that when in fact they are non-essentials. To her delight, Viola magically makes everything she wants appear! When she sets out on a fishing expedition dragging her bag full of useless things, Julie realizes that she could use a lot more than the latest pair of shoes.

9:00am
Louis Says
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The Circus of Life / Musical Chairs

Louis Says

The Circus of Life / Musical Chairs

Duration: 0:21:59

Randy learns animals don't perform circus tricks to be amazing. / Randy thinks Mr. Charles wants to play the musical chairs game.

9:30am
Frybread Flats
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Frybread Flats

Duration: 0:26:45

Raven and her puppet friends learn the Arapaho word for "my grandfather" along with additional Arapaho phrases. Featured puppet skits include lessons about honesty, teamwork, and not giving up. The puppet friends also take turns telling scary stories around the campfire.

10:00am
Tshakapesh Superhero
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A Day That Never Ends

Tshakapesh Superhero

A Day That Never Ends

Duration: 0:13:00

In an attempt to scorch the village and force its inhabitants to leave, Tshen places a satellite in the Earth's orbit, blocking its rotation. Tshakapesh must act quickly to fight off Tshen's violent attack and dismantle the satellite.

10:15am
Tshakapesh Superhero
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Green Vacation

Tshakapesh Superhero

Green Vacation

Duration: 0:13:00

The Village is disrupted by the arrival of a fierce businesswoman who wants to turn it into a watersport resort. Could this woman be none other than Tshen? Tshakapesh will have to be clever to defeat her.

10:30am
Bull's Eye
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Hockey

Bull's Eye

Hockey

Duration: 0:21:59

Today on the show, our theme is hockey. Let's get started and see what it takes to hit the Bull's Eye!

11:00am
Untamed Gourmet
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Qu'appelle Valley Mule Deer with Dickie Yuzicapi

Untamed Gourmet

Qu'appelle Valley Mule Deer with Dickie Yuzicapi

Duration: 0:22:20

Chef Michael Dekker's Calgary restaurant Rouge, is world-renowned for using sustainable ingredients. He visits family friends on a ranch in Kananaskis to hunt Ring-Necked Pheasant. He combines the bird with Thistle Root and Greens, Saskatoon, Kinnikinnick, and Bear Berries.

11:30am
Back to Roots
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Run & Scream

Back to Roots

Run & Scream

Duration: 0:21:59

Perry tries out a Blackfoot warrior training game called "Run and Scream." He then cooks up an elk steak and some wild rice.

12:00pm
On The Road with the Spice Warriors
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Zion National Park

On The Road with the Spice Warriors

Zion National Park

Duration: 0:20:44

Daniel Picard and Chef Peter Moineau discover the beautiful Zion National Park in Utah. They are inspired by mountainous scenery and local wildlife to create a beef tataki - the Warrior Blend's way!

12:30pm
Going Native
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Going Canoe

Going Native

Going Canoe

Duration: 0:22:00

Drew paddles into deep waters as he explores how wild rice is harvested by canoe, how birchbark canoes are constructed the old-fashioned way, and why this vessel was a sacred and necessary invention of indigenous peoples.

1:00pm
MaveriX
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MaveriX

Duration: 0:25:08

Griffo sends the kids on a team-building exercise to camp out in the bush, but when Kaden gets lost, then Jenny collapses, they must fight just to survive.

1:30pm
Ready for This
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Blank Canvas

Ready for This

Blank Canvas

Duration: 0:25:14

Out one night doing his stencil work, Dylan is confronted by the local graffiti crew.

2:00pm
Bears' Lair
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For The Tastebuds

Bears' Lair

For The Tastebuds

Duration: 0:21:59

Three Indigenous entrepreneurs tempt the Bears' taste buds with their delicious creations, including custom-designed cakes, microbrewery bespoke beers and a unique line of bitters.

2:30pm
Future History
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Cultural Appropriation

Future History

Cultural Appropriation

Duration: 0:21:43

Sarain and Kris speak with Cultural Educator and Storyteller Lenore Keeshig who talks about the practice of "stealing stories." In a studio in Toronto, they assist Designer/Curator Sage Paul in creating their own Indigenous fashion art installation. Kris and Sarain then visit Nadine St. Louis, Social Entrepreneur and Owner of Ashukan Cultural Space in Montreal and Multimedia Artist Jay Soule in Toronto.

3:00pm
The Awakeners
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The Hope Art Carries

The Awakeners

The Hope Art Carries

Duration: 0:47:35

Wayne Levesque and Yvette Cenerini are two people who started their lives without disabilities, but met with dramatic mishaps that resulted in disabilities that suddenly changed their worlds. Wayne had his arm cut off in an accident at a saw mill and Yvette broke her neck in a swimming accident. But now Wayne is playing guitar and singing and Yvette is quadrapelegic but is a groundbreaking visual artist. They share their experiences as people who have continued their art and have used their disabilities to add depth and dimension to their expressions of music and visual arts. These people help Laura discover some secrets about dealing with her own physical challenges.

4:00pm
Moosemeat & Marmalade
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Beaver and the Boys

Moosemeat & Marmalade

Beaver and the Boys

Duration: 0:21:59

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.

4:30pm
Seasick: Saving The Hauraki Gulf
HD CC
The Future of the Hauraki Gulf

Seasick: Saving The Hauraki Gulf

The Future of the Hauraki Gulf

Duration: 0:20:23

Is the environmental mess we find ourselves in due to our drift from nature? We look at our relationship with nature and whether greed is partly responsible for the gulf's deterioration. Look at some of the solutions. There is hope, it is not too late. What about the young people? The solution is now in their hands. Together with better government, we can make a difference.

5:00pm
Power to the People
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Tofino, Bc

Power to the People

Tofino, Bc

Duration: 0:22:00

Geothermal energy is generated by heat stored below the Earth's surface. The Tla-o-qui-aht Nation is harnessing this renewable energy through a geoexchange system to cost effectively heat and cool their homes and buildings.

5:30pm
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People

Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People

Duration: 0:28:46

In this episode of 'Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People,' learn about the game of stickball, how 'the little brother of war' became a pastime for all to play. Hear from groundbreaker Winnie Guess Perdue, who made waves on the powwow circuit as one of the first female hoop dancers. And visit with Cherokee National Treasure Troy Jackson as he sculpts award-winning contemporary art.

6:00pm
Amplify
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Two Spirit Identities

Amplify

Two Spirit Identities

Duration: 0:22:02

Mohawk songwriter Shawnee sets out to write a song that captures the awakening of her two-spirit identity as she builds a two-spirit sweat lodge with other community members. The ceremony is led by Ojibway-Cree Elder and author Ma-Nee Chacaby.

6:30pm
Chaos & Courage
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Remote Rescue

Chaos & Courage

Remote Rescue

Duration: 0:21:59

LaRonge, Saskatchewan is home to one of the largest remote response EMT units in Canada. Jody and Kristen know the risks all too well. With all the tragedy they encounter, there also comes much joy. Experience the phenomenal perseverance these women demonstrate on a daily basis.

7:00pm
Tribal Police Files
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Firearms Call

Tribal Police Files

Firearms Call

Duration: 0:22:00

Constable Dwayne Honeyman and Sergeant Dale Austinson must quickly adapt when they respond to a misleading call involving firearms. Having made a commitment to lead a healthy lifestyle, Constable Leonard Isaac embraces the challenges and revelations of a traditional vision quest. On the job Constable Isaac follows up reports of residents illegally swapping license plates on vehicles.

7:30pm
Unsettled
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Generational Curses

Unsettled

Generational Curses

Duration: 0:24:20

Henry makes an impassioned plea for the mourning community of Beezee to come together. Myles reveals that he may have been connected to the overdose of his fellow student. Molly, overwhelmed by past trauma, falls back into bad habits.

8:00pm
Cashing In
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Royal Flush

Cashing In

Royal Flush

Duration: 0:22:29

John and Cheyenne find themselves behind bars. Matthew arrives at North Beach to take casino matters into his own hands. Justin finally stands up to his father.

8:30pm
Hard Rock Medical
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Shortsighted

Hard Rock Medical

Shortsighted

Duration: 0:24:00

Farida's poor performance review surprises the faculty. Nancy treats a retired hockey enforcer with signs of PTSD. Charlie steps in between Gary and a racist cop. Eva mishandles confidential information. Cam discovers Gina's rescue project.

9:00pm
Windcatcher
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Windcatcher

Duration: 1:19:22

Windcatcher is set in the heartwarming town of Herbertson, where Percy Boy, a fast-running Aboriginal boy, forms an unexpected alliance with Keithy Cobb, the newcomer, and Daisy Hawkins, a daring girl. The trio aims to clinch the athletics carnival title from the "Wolf Pack" - the notorious grade five bullies. As Percy Boy trains, he uncovers his unique gift of seeing Lost Souls, a gift inherited from his grandfather. But as the big day approaches, a crisis looms over Herbertson and threatens Percy Boy's family and the town. Percy Boy must harness the support of his mates, family, and community to face the challenge head-on. This is not just a journey about winning but discovering the strength to make your mark. For Percy Boy, catching the wind is only the start of his great big adventure.

10:30pm
Wapos Bay: Long Goodbyes
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Wapos Bay: Long Goodbyes

Duration: 1:12:16

In this feature animation film, Talon and Raven learn that their dad, Alphonse, has taken a job in the big city and their family will have to move away from Wapos Bay, their Cree community in Northern Saskatchewan. This news takes Talon on a journey of self-discovery as he sets off to accomplish his bucket list of things he wants to do with his friends before they leave. Raven, on the other hand, decides to take matters into her own hands with the clear goal of keeping the family in Wapos Bay. With their whole world being turned upside down, Talon and Raven must join forces to keep the family together before it's too late.