Tara becomes suspicious when her boyfriend Harley leaves abruptly in the middle of the night. When she discovers him and a friend with their car on a dark road and questions him about his smashed windshield, Harley claims they just hit a deer. However, when a local boy is reported missing the next morning, Tara knows there is more to the story. Her attempts to find the truth are hindered by a mysterious little girl from the past whose untimely appearance puts Tara's life in danger.
Mel and Gina begin their placement with the disorganized, addicted and cranky Dr. Kesler. Mylo boomerangs back into Eva's care as Bonnie begins treatment for her Hep-C. Farida skips therapy and chooses to unburden herself to a long-suffering Dr. Healy. Mould in Charlie's house has him showing up with his family on his father's doorstep moment's after Eddy shows a home invader the business end of his shotgun.
Of the 30,000 children in ministry care across Canada, half are Aboriginal. Most of these children are removed not only from family, but from community and culture, and few are equipped to cope once they age out of the system. Meet some of the women, including BC's Representative for Children, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, working to address this issue.
Wind and water are two elements that can throw a challenge to even the most seasoned photographers, and Gracey faces new experiences by shooting the Canadian Open Freestyle Kiteboarding event at the Squamish Spit, and features champion kiteboarder Sam Medysky.
In this series opener, we meet the four Bears and the first three Indigenous-owned businesses compete for the episode prize of $10,000 and the chance to win the grand prize of $100,000!
The Forest of Eyes joins a family on the Koyukuk River as they fish for their yearly supply of salmon, living and teaching survival skills to the children.
Art and Dan travel up island to Cowichan Bay to do some spot prawn fishing. When their guide pulls up the traps, they're surprised to find an unexpected treat: a Pacific octopus! Not ones to waste by-catch, Art and Dan work together to create a fresh and delicious seafood meal served up at a beautiful seaside location! Yum!
A Cedar Is Life explores how one critical species, the cedar tree, is central to the cultural life of West Coast First Nations. The film weaves together interviews with elders, artists, and other hands-on practitioners who speak to how all parts of the tree were and still are important to make use of, while also highlighting the importance of protecting this ancient ancestor throughout the film. We look at how cedar is bridging cultural gaps today, and how this passing down of knowledge to the next generation is essential for promoting the strength of culture in so many Indigenous communities.
Mad Cow Sacred Cow: a farm crisis, a food crisis and the bizarre journey of a beef-eating Hindu Terrified of his food, filmmaker Anand Ramayya (Cosmic Current) embarks on a journey from his in-laws family farm in Canada all the way back to India, land of the Sacred Cow. His journey reveals shocking connections between the Mad Cow crisis, Farm crisis and Global Food crisis.
Me'tis songwriter Shane Belcourt finds inspiration looking back on interviews he did with celebrated Me'tis author Maria Campbell and his father, an acclaimed Me'tis Rights leader Tony Belcourt. What are the lessons from the 1960-1980 Me'tis Rights movement?
The participants take a good look at their diets and learn to cook low-fat alternatives.
Teepee goes camping and goes fishing for the very first time.
Koora koora, long ago, and yeyi, now, are both important to our moort, our family. Long time ago noongar people grew up in the bush, living the traditional noongar ways. These days most people live in the cities and towns.
Dad takes the kids to the studio where he is recording a song in Cree. Kokum takes them on a magical journey and teaches them all about sound waves and how they help us hear.
Joe and his friends are looking forward to the outdoor movie screening on the beach tonight but Hank hasn't shown up with the projection equipment. The kids discover he has had some bad luck on his journey and must rescue him in time for the big movie night event. When a storm approaches, the trio are sent to alert the people of Turtle Bay. Nina feels anxious but helping a nervous little goat into the safety of the town hall makes her realize that helping someone else is a good way to overcome your fear.
Big Cuz invites Ms Chen camping, but will Little J's antics wreck the trip? Big Cuz learns that her teacher has never seen kangaroos or emus up close. She's delighted when Ms Chen accepts the invitation to go camping out bush. But will giggling Little J ever stop scaring all the animals away?
Little J loves putting on his play, until the cast mutinies... Little J and his friends are putting on a play for school assembly. But soon the cast mutinies - Little J's so bossy! As Big Cuz watches Little J rehearse playing all the roles, she knows embarrassment looms... unless they can entice the cast back.
Amy finds herself in the role of the young girl who thinks she is better than everyone else. Amy makes a deal with the geese to fly south with them for the winter. She builds herself goose feather wings and announces to everyone to "look" at her. When everyone is watching, Amy crashes down, breaking the ice below. Alone, she learns that being the best isn't as important as being with friends and family.
When Wapos Bay is rated the fattest community in Canada, Raven and Jacob make it their mission to slim down their people. Meanwhile Talon, T-Bear, Devon and Kohkum Mary are stranded on an island due to a plane malfunction and have to work together to get home.
Our Science Questors learn about Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal, and An'ostin makes a lean-to in the woods.
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 French Caledonia. The young commis chef Manate takes Chef Kelly to meet with Maheata to discover the traditional recipe of the "Paua'a." For her revisit, Chef Kelly goes with Maheata at the Papeete market to see a fishmonger, and then meets with Glen, a coconut producer in Tautira on the Tahiti peninsula.
Elder Virgil Surveyor has always believed in education as a key to a fulfilling life. Join Mr. Surveyor as he takes us back to some interesting times. From discrimination during his schoolboy days to serving as a high school principal, Virgil has seen much and has always reserved a place in his life for tradition.
Native Report's Dr. Arne Vainio will host a special segment on suicide; Matthew Teutimez, the tribal biologist of the Gabrieleno-Kizh tribe, battles a blood disorder and champions herbal medicine to treat himself and elders.
After starting the day with a weak practice, the boys show some much-needed focus, a quality that comes in handy during an end-of-day competition combining tag and archery.
Gracey Dove heads out on her own to try and make a living as a freelance photographer in the action sport world. She meets up with Brett Tippie and he opens the door for Gracey to meet legendary mountain bike photographer Margus Riga, to shoot Whistler Crankworx Festival.
The ladies learn that preparing healthy meals doesn't have to be a chore and that healthy food can taste delicious.
It's the premier edition of Making Regalia with your host, Juaquin Lonelodge. Juaquin is a former national Men's Fancy Dance champion and master regalia craftsman. Join him as he takes you step by step through the processes of Making Regalia.
The Native Drum, hosted by master drum maker, Shawn Littlebear is a how-to television series. Littlebear is a traditional drum maker who shares with us his techniques for making drums.
David Fleming in conversation with Steve Rushingwind and Nelson Rios. We'll be speaking primarily about 'Fuego', the new release from Rushingwind and the Native Groove and will include an in-studio performance.
Art and Dan travel up island to Cowichan Bay to do some spot prawn fishing. When their guide pulls up the traps, they're surprised to find an unexpected treat: a Pacific octopus! Not ones to waste by-catch, Art and Dan work together to create a fresh and delicious seafood meal served up at a beautiful seaside location! Yum!
Dave learns about Navajo code talkers and then travels to Petawawa, Ontario to visit with a modern day Canadian war hero.
"Golden Eagles: Witnesses to a Changing West" takes you in the field with eagle researchers in Wyoming as they strive to discover how the birds are adapting to the many challenges facing them, from climate change to sprawl, lead poisoning to energy development. Rappel into eagle nests; go behind the scenes at wildlife rehabilitation centers; and hear stories of Indigenous peoples' connections to the magnificent golden eagle.
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Elder Virgil Surveyor has always believed in education as a key to a fulfilling life. Join Mr. Surveyor as he takes us back to some interesting times. From discrimination during his schoolboy days to serving as a high school principal, Virgil has seen much and has always reserved a place in his life for tradition.
Tom sends Shayla to the East Coast to see if their fairies are evil like the Bell Island fairies or if they are the same entity as Little People.
Justin Tommy is at the helm of the Tommy empire as his father, Matthew Tommy, remains unconscious from a gunshot wound in a heist at North Beach. John Eagle reminisces about his childhood friend and adversary and wonders if he can get past nearly losing Liz to Matthew Tommy. Barry is shocked when Claire gets zapped.
Ojibwe hip hop artist Cody Coyote sends a powerful message of self worth and enlightenment with a mix of spoken word and hip hop songs. His work as a motivational speaker informs a personal and intimate discussion about struggling to find his place in the world and overcoming darkness by discovering and connecting with his indigenous roots.
Dan takes Art to Spain to show him some food customs of rural villagers. The hosts get to know a local family and are put to work with butchering, cleaning, and making sausages. They help cook a traditional outdoor meal of fresh pork cuts and goodies from the garden.
David Fleming in conversation with Steve Rushingwind and Nelson Rios. We'll be speaking primarily about 'Fuego', the new release from Rushingwind and the Native Groove and will include an in-studio performance.
From 1907 until his death more than 50 years later, ethnologist John Peabody Harrington crisscrossed the U.S., chasing the voices of the last speakers of Native America's dying languages. Moving from one tribal community to the next, he collaborated with the last speakers to document every finite detail before their languages were lost forever. CHASING VOICES chronicles Harrington's work and traces the impact of his exhaustive research on Native communities working to restore the language of their ancestors.
Majestic and spectacular western landscapes, where the Indigenous ancestors lived, allows viewers a refreshing and wonder-filled escape from their hustle and bustle life.