Kris sits with Elder Advocate Meeka Mike and learns about her fight to protect Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Knowledge.) Sarain throws herself into an improvisation game with theatre students at Debajehmujig Creation Centre on Manitoulin Island, a training school and touring company who are Indigenizing the theatre creation process. Kris and Sarain meet Anishnaabe LED Hoopdancer and MMIW Advocate Theland Kicknosway and get a glimpse into his life as performer, activist, knowledge keeper and high school student.
After reading Cherie Dimaline's award-winning book The Marrow Thieves, Cree songwriter Christa Couture sets out to create a new song that speaks to the harrowing journey the characters face, ultimately inspired by our own Indigenous resilience.
Introducing the Ontario First Nations community of Rama, and one of the most unique Tribal Police Services in Canada.
Gracey travels to Searchmont Resort in Ontario to cover the Canadian Snowcross Racing national series event. Pro snowcross racer and photographer Shelby Mahon works with Gracey on a photo shoot with pro snowcross competitor, Dylan Hall, from Team Rockstar Enery Polaris. Gracey pitches On Snow Magazine for a potential sale.
Hereditary Chief Ernest Alfred of the Namgis, Tlowit'sis and Mamalilikala Nation leads a group opposed to a commercial salmon farm on their traditional territory. At stake is the west coast wild salmon population and the threat that open net salmon farms pose to them. See why their movement is gaining local and international support
Brandy starts her journey of Alaska in Anchorage where she visits the Alaska Native Heritage Centre. She then sees Alaska from the sky in a floatplane from Lake Hood. Next she travels by train to Denali National Park and Preserve to see it's iconic nature and famous mountain Denali. In Seward Brandy boards a cruise and explores Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Haines and Ketchikan.
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.
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.
This documentary gives a rare view into the powerful, unusual masks of the Pacific Northwest coast native peoples. Host Wade Davis (author- "The Serpent and the Rainbow") takes us on an unusual journey into the mystical world of demons and dragons which are embodied in these masks.
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?
Anishinaabe electro-pop artist Wolf Saga draws inspiration for his music from a painting his grandmother bought, which connects him to his culture. This episode features Richard Gracious, Janis Monture, Elder Mary Lou Smoke and Betty Albert.
Cracks begin to show as Kent catches up with the participants to find out if they have been staying on track or have been straying off course.
Teepee goes to the petting zoo and takes a bath.
In Noongar Boodgar, Noongar Country there's so much to see. Wano, this way the djet, the flowers and ali bidi, that way you can see the boorn, the trees. Moorditj!
The kids learn all about treasures and the memories that they hold.
When the kids find a turtle nest, they know they need to help the hatchlings overcome all obstacles to make it to the marsh, safe and sound. They help them over a road, through a woodpile, over a log but then need a clever plan to convince some curious raccoons to let them pass and get to the water. The kids are really looking forward to making a big butterfly out of plywood for the butterfly release party in the park but Hank hasn't shown up with their supplies yet. Discovering his truck is stuck in the mud the kids trek through the woods to Hank and then must decide if they are willing to sacrifice their art project to help him.
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.
Housework turns into a slapstick disaster when Little J and Big Cuz take over. Nanna is unwell so Little J and Big Cuz eagerly take over running the house - their way! Fun ways to do housework soon descend into slapstick chaos.
Amy, Casey and Theodore help a lone Coho salmon learn to jump so he can join his family on their journey upstream. They enter the world of the salmon and help Coho learn to jump. The lesson learned is to believe in yourself and work hard.
The pressure is on as T-Bear is handed the task of commemorating Wapos Bay's military veterans, and Raven is struggling to express her thanks to a departing teacher. To prepare for a Remembrance Day tribute that will be broadcast to everyone in Wapos Bay, T-Bear visits the community elders. He is amazed to learn that his Mushom (grandfather) is also a veteran of the war. Meanwhile, Raven tries to convince her favorite teacher to stay in Wapos Bay by doing special things for her. But Ms. Chalmers doesn't initially comprehend her gestures of gratitude. Raven learns the true meaning of the word "appreciate," and T-Bear learns why it's important to remember the past.
When Tomias loses his cousin straight after he arrives back home for initiation ceremony, it fuels his own anxieties around boarding school, whilst Dahlia confronts her own purpose in Mandjakkorl.
Beulah has been a great addition to the cast of Hawaii 5-0 not just for his talent, but also representing Polynesians. He joins us in the Cooking Hawaiian Style kitchen showing off another aspect of his talents, cooking, check out his Fa'alifu Taro.
In this episode, Chef Kelly is in La Saline, Reunion Island, to revisit the sweet potato cake. For her revisit, she meets with Nathalie and Guito, farmers and sweet potato producers, as well as Rhum producers, Celine and Ludovic.
CAP Producer Darren Brown sat down with the Academic Excellence and Enrichment Program to discuss their services.
The 2017 roster is set. Coach John hosts his first real practice and the players get a sense of his style. After a few days' effort, the group finally gets some time to relax at the beach and enjoy a somewhat home-cooked meal.
White out conditions and winter rally car racing is Gracey's photo assignment for the Canadian Association of Rally Sport (CARS). The rally team of Josh Shewchuk and Leanne Junnila are the photo subjects for Gracey's photo shoot.
The youth get a jigging lesson from Sagkeeng's Finest, followed by their 1st weigh-in.
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.
Lisa sends writer and Six Nations part-time resident Falen Johnson into her reserve to explore the push and pull of reserve life. This episode features interviews with Santee Smith, Cheri Maracle and a round-table discussion with Falen's family.
Drew visits an Anishinaabe bushman seeking to "re-teach" his people the traditional ways of living off the land, visits Metis bush-meat gourmet in Manitoba, and goes late-night spearfishing for salmon on a Cape Breton River.
Ms. Thorn, San Diegan and of the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians brings to her docuseries her native American experience; Her mother was an artist and was involved in the women's rights movement, while her father, part of the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, was one of the first Native Americans to occupy Alcatraz in an effort to gain equal rights for the Native Americans living on reservations, who at the time weren't allowed to vote. In 2018, Thorn was elected as the chairwoman of the Rincon Economic Development Corporation of her tribe and has been on the board for 5 years. She oversees businesses that are owned by the tribe and is an active member of California chapter of the Native American Chamber of Commerce. This will be an immersive cultural experience: Native American Artists and their works which are truly the intersection of Fine Art and historical significance. As a content creator for the presentation of Fine Art as well as the critically-acclaimed docuseries Art of The City TV, she has captured the flavor and historical significance of Native American artistic relevance, and presents to the world the timely story of the cultural capital of the Indigenous people, a story that has always been on the right side of history and on the right side of Artistic Accomplishment; Illustrating Native American Art both as curating and illuminating through the lens of her knowledge and being.
This episode of "Indian Road" features a look at the ONEOK Gallery inside the Oklahoma History Center. The Center has an extensive collection of Cheyenne and Arapaho artifacts on display and in storage. "Battle on tha Plainz," a b-boy dance event hosted in Concho, is also featured, as is a tribal member who turns dead trees into art.
Conclusion. A look at the rise and fall of the Aztec empire, which once flourished in what is now Mexico but was destroyed in a series of battles with Spanish explorer Hern'n Cort's, who arrived with his army in 1519.
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CAP Producer Darren Brown sat down with the Academic Excellence and Enrichment Program to discuss their services.
On this episode of Native Shorts hosts Ariel Tweto (Inupiaq) and Bird Runningwater (Northern Cheyenne/Mescalero Apache) discuss Little Chief featuring renown Blackfoot actress Lilly Gladstone. They also discuss the Mongolian language film The Fourfold.
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.
Art and Dan head to "The Blossoming Place" a nursery/community garden at the T'sartlip First Nation that feeds young students and teaches them about plants. The hosts cook Pulled BBQ'd Bandit with Lamb's Quarters potato salad, cooking rustic style over a campfire and some gas stoves. It's a seaside picnic to remember as the guests taste raccoon for the first time!
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Barrel Racers, Cattle Ropers, and a Bareback Bronc Rider talk about the Rodeo Circuit, how Native female athletes are making their mark in the sport, and what makes the Indian National Finals Rodeo special to Indian Country.
The Hoopa Fire Department, tells the story of how traditional fire burning or cultural burns helped California prevent major fires. This story is told by Hupa culture keepers who have firsthand accounts of their relationship to fire.
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.