Tara and Zoe discover the body of a young girl in an area of the forest that Tara later discovers is a sacred site with dangerous supernatural powers. When Tara learns Simon Blackhorse sent the girl there for a traditional berry fast, she is determined to prove he is responsible for her death. Bob sets his sights on a more convenient suspect, a sex offender who just happens to be visiting Rabbit Fall.
Farida tries to care for a little girl while trying to fend off her warring parents. Dr. Kesler reveals his Achilles heel to Gina. Charlie and Gary respond to a distress call to a hoarder's apartment. Nancy receives a special delivery from Sergio from beyond the grave. Mel suspects a case of elderly abuse and Cameron makes a questionable diagnosis.
From Carcross in the Yukon Territory to the far reaches of Nunavut, life in Canada's north can be a real challenge. Thin ice, avalanches and polar bears are just some of the threats these women have encountered, and they've all learned to survive, by blending modern-day technologies with tried-and-true traditions passed on through the generations.
Gracey calls up her friend and mentor, Mark Gallup, to help her out on a photo shoot for Impact Magazine covering the CanAm Speedskating event at Calgary's Olympic Oval. Canadian National Team speed skater, Isabelle Wiedemann is Gracey?s featured athlete.
Three women entrepreneurs who are sharing their traditions to heal through medicine, counseling, and dance will pitch to the Bears for the episode prize of $10,000 and the chance for the grand prize of $ 100,000.
Grandpa Joe's Country follows Joe Beetus on a moose hunt as he chronicles his 65 years of living in the Koyukuk River Valley.
Art and Dan join a community-wide ptarmigan hunting contest and learn to bake using foraged Inuit ingredients like crowberries. They also visit the local soup kitchen where they whip up some ptarmigan stew. Art and Dan are both put to work feeding the hungry who have come in off the cold streets.
A maestra of artesania and her two 15-year-old students during their Mayan embroidery tour in Yucatan, Mexico. The trio traveled in early March, days before the pandemic shutdown, to various Mayan villages to meet artisans working in their homes and shops. They reflect on their experiences with candor and insight while capturing vibrant colors and cultural life with sincerity and appreciation.
Ojibwemotaadidaa! is a children's show highlighting Ojibwemowin and Anishinaabe culture. Go on an adventure with the Waasabiik Ojibwemotaadiwin Immersion Program in Red Lake, meet artist Jonathan Thunder and visit kids from the Leech Lake Head Start, and Cass Lake Elementary.
On Manitoba's sacred site of Manito Api, a young boy nearing the end of his vision quest is visited by seven sacred animals who share with him the teachings of Mino-Pi-Mati-Si-Win-A Good and Peaceful Way of Life. Grandfather Buffalo - Respect An apparition of a Buffalo appears from the sacred fire and teaches the boy about the Law of Respect. Grandfather Eagle - Love The young boy looks to the sky as an enormous Eagle flies down to teach the Law of Love. Grandfather Bear - Courage A giant Grizzly Bear emerges from the forest, and the boy learns about the Law of Courage. Sabe - Honesty A large and imposing creature similar to Bigfoot, the Sabe, appears to teach the boy about the Law of Honesty. Beaver - Wisdom A Beaver scurries up to the boy from behind a fallen tree to provide the Law of Wisdom. Wolf - Humility The boy is startled as a Timber Wolf steps out of the shadow to explain the Law of Humility. Grandmother Turtle - Truth A beautiful traditional song draws the boy to a special encounter with a Turtle, who helps him understand the importance of the Law of Truth. All people, from all walks of life, are encouraged to create strong relationships with Indigenous Peoples and the land, guided by the Seven Sacred Laws.
THE SEVEN SACRED LAWS is a live-action / animated kids and family short series that follows the spiritual journey of a young boy, who's nearing the end of his vision quest. He's visited by seven animals who share with him the teachings of Mino-Pi-Mati-Si-Win, A Good and Peaceful Way of Life. The sacred animals and their teachings offer a special understanding of how we as people can live our lives peacefully on Earth.
Inuk singer Beatrice Deer delves into the history of residential schools to write a song in tribute to the lost children in unmarked graves. Filmed almost entirely in Inuktitut, this episode features an interview with Nakuset, a Montreal-based Survivor.
Four unhealthy and overweight individuals set out on a journey towards a healthy living.
My Moort, my family make me djoorabiny, they make me happy.
The kids have to rescue the puppets from a tree and together they find other tree games to play.
When Chief Madwe builds the kids their very own fort they imagine themselves as a super rescuers ready to help those in need but Joe keeps raising false alarms. When a runaway kite causes a real rescue need, Joe has to persuade his pals it's not a false alarm and that without them a Maymay will truly end up in distress. Inspired by his father, the Chief, Buddy becomes leader of the trio, giving orders to Nina, Joe and Smudge the puppy as they help neighbours. Buddy doesn't listen to their concerns so Joe and Nina refuse to follow but he realizes his mistake just in time to lead them in rescuing some animals stuck on a roof.
Little J can't wait to teach B Boy all about mutton birding - but B Boy is terrified. It's a big adventure going to Mutton Bird Island, and Little J can't wait to show B Boy the rookery with Uncle Mick. After B Boy sees a snake he's way too scared... until Little J takes him under his wing.
The Big Match looms - but footy mad Little J is out with an injury. It's the School Footy Match this week! Big Cuz reluctantly agrees to be the commentator, while Little J boasts he'll kick twenty goals. He's devastated when he breaks his arm at practice - now he can't play! But maybe Big Cuz can make him a radio star.
Amy, Casey and Theodore find themselves on an arctic adventure trying to help a young bear cub, named Keyush return home to his mom after he gets lost with them. The group uses Inukshuk markers as clues to find their way back home. The lesson learned is, always tell someone where you are going.
Aboriginal Day festivities are getting underway, but there's even more cause for excitement in Wapos Bay... T-Bear unexpectedly spends the night in the fire tower after he climbs up and is too afraid to come down. Jacob goes up to get his son and realizes he's scared too. In an amusing twist, the story is reported as a political protest on TV. After much soul searching, father and son make it back to solid ground. Meanwhile, Raven doesn't want to go fishing with her mother, Sarah, because she's frightened of the river. Sarah helps her daughter feel at ease in open water, one step at a time. Raven and T-Bear discover how important honesty, patience and courage are, especially when you're scared.
Rock out with us as we make some noise and learn about the scientific wonders of music with musicians Gregory Coyes and Sheryl Sewepagaham.
I first met Rex 6 years ago as he worked as part of our Cooking Hawaiian Style staff. His energy and Aloha is contagious.We are happy to have one of our Cooking Hawaiian Style ohana on the show this season. Rex shares a family tradition, Stuffed bitter melon with pork hash.
In this episode, Chef Kelly is in New Caledonia. The young commis chef Raphaella takes Chef Kelly to meet with Benoit to discover the traditional recipe of the Bulimes snails. For her revisit, Chef Kelly meets with Simone and Jean-Marc, snails seeker specialists in the Kuto bay, as well as the Gadji tribe's women on the Isle of Pines to discover their traditionnal vegetable garden.
Elder Floyd Black Bear has a fascinating background. After serving in the Civil Rights Movement in the 60's, Mr. Black Bear made a huge difference championing causes for Native American youth and tribal members. His work in the community continues to this day.
Language instructor Brian Kingfisher of the College of St. Scholastica navigates new ways of teaching the Ojibwe language during the pandemic; grassroots groups help unsheltered Native people amid COVID-19.
The first scrimmage arrives and the players are eager to show what they've got. One of the players decides that his only option is to go home, and a Hit The Ice alumnus returns to share his wisdom and talk about his NHL experience.
If you want to shoot legal base jumping, then you have to travel to West Virginia and the annual base jump event called Bridge Day. Gracey faces one of her toughest challenges ever by attempting to capture a shot of Bryan Campau launching himself by catapult off the New River Gorge Bridge and free falling 800 ft to the landing zone below.
The youth meet each other for their initial weigh-ins and fitness tests.
On this episode, Juaquin Lonelodge continues construction on the jingle dress project.
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.
Hip Hop Artist Def-I visited with KVCaRts guest host and fellow Navajo Nation Tribal Member Sahar Khadjenoury to talk about language, social issues, environmental issues, Hip Hop and Jazz.
Art and Dan join a community-wide ptarmigan hunting contest and learn to bake using foraged Inuit ingredients like crowberries. They also visit the local soup kitchen where they whip up some ptarmigan stew. Art and Dan are both put to work feeding the hungry who have come in off the cold streets.
Dave films Daystar a contemporary modern dancer working in Rochester, New York before traveling to Winnipeg to learn about a Mi'kmaq visual artist.
An immersive traditional story woven into a stunning visual feast. Indigenous Dancer /Choreographer Santee Smith tells the story of her intimate and powerful new work against a dazzling cinematic performance featuring her and her dance company. The piece is Kaha:wi and it illustrates a traditional, but incredibly universal story, one that shows the power of dance, music, language and culture to heal, renew and re-emerge with greater vitality.
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Elder Floyd Black Bear has a fascinating background. After serving in the Civil Rights Movement in the 60's, Mr. Black Bear made a huge difference championing causes for Native American youth and tribal members. His work in the community continues to this day.
Tom tells Shayla to go further down the Pacific Northwest and see if the people are seeing the same Sasquatch as she has found in other places. He tells her to go visit the Yakama Nation.
Justin finds a convenient distraction from his trials and tribulations of running the casino when Brody, a party hearty fellow, shows up at the casino dishing out a ton of charm and cash. Trevor seeks out Earline's sage advice on how to get his gift back. William Eastman confronts Barry about Claire. Aura tries to support Justin by following through on his request to visit Matthew.
Features Native R&B artist and rock & roll royalty, PJ VEGAS, son of Redbone basist Pat Vegas.
The guys head out on the open ice to try their luck at seal hunting. Returning empty handed, the guys learn of an Elder known as the Laughing Chef, who has offered to give them some seal meat to cook with. At the Elder's Centre, Dan and Art cook up their seal dish, the Laughing Chef brings seal intestine soup and the Deputy Minister of Justice has delivers cupcakes with crowberry frosting.
Hip Hop Artist Def-I visited with KVCaRts guest host and fellow Navajo Nation Tribal Member Sahar Khadjenoury to talk about language, social issues, environmental issues, Hip Hop and Jazz.
P'urhepecha Uekani (Beloved P'urhepecha) is a short film depicting two young singers visiting their P'urhepecha music elder maestro (teacher) in his Indigenous Mexican pueblo
Women coming from villages with no light. They're leaving their villages in South America to go to India to become solar engineers. They will bring solar light back home.
The one-hundred-and-twenty hand-crafted birds, formed from coconut fiber and lightweight materials traditionally used in West Coast Indigenous basket making, currently sit on cables placed in the gardens during a recent holiday light show. The birds are part of a public health-focused art installation titled "Birds on a Wire."