Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People is a groundbreaking series inviting you to discover rich tradition and compelling modern stories told through a documentary lens. Hosted by Cherokee Nation citizen and award-winning journalist Jennifer Loren, each 30-minute episode profiles fascinating people, and explores history, culture, and language. As the largest federally recognized tribe in the US, Cherokee Nation and American history and culture are uniquely interwoven. Awarded with six Heartland Regional Emmy Awards, season seven includes stories of artistry passed down through generations, athletes with a passion for inspiring others, comedians earning their first laughs, and environmental warriors.
Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians fights for federal recognition and full access to sacred sites in CA; Native demonstrators stand against the Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Project in MN; Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reflects on the U.S. returning land to them.
Introducing the Ontario First Nations community of Rama, and one of the most unique Tribal Police Services in Canada.
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.
Brandy starts her journey in Oregon in Portland where she learns about the Maker movement and craft beer. Then she travels to Albany to ride and carve at Albany's Historic Carousel Museum. Next she goes on an ATV excursion through Deschutes National Forest and learns to be a cattle rancher in Fossil. She finishes her trip in Pendleton where she learns how to make cowboy boots and visits the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute.
Brandy Yanchyk boards an expedition vessel and explores Sable Island, the Magdalene Islands, Bonaventure Island, Gros Morne National Park and Cape Breton Island.
FIRST PEOPLE is the story of Ka'o (11), a mountain patupaiarehe (fairy) who dwells in the Tararua ranges with Moe (45), her Toiroa nomadic father. Moe is dealing with the loss of his wife, Tira, and as father and daughter struggle to find healing in their daily karakia and ceremony, their relationship further deteriorates
Tiaki's (14) older brother Tamatea (18) has the honour of being selected to retrieve the revered tohunga safely for the birthing of the chief's heir. Tiaki scrambles to finish his pake just in time for Tamatea's departure. With his pake in hand Tiaki is sure the path will be clear for Tamatea to reunite the tohunga with their chief, allowing him to open the spiritual portal to deliver the heir and true purpose.
Whiro (17) has just lost her beloved kuia but the villagers have not gathered at the sand dunes for her burial. All of Whiro's whanau mourns except Whiro, she is unable to wail and watches from the dunes above. Embarrassed by her behaviour, Whiro's aunties accuse Tita (35), her frail mother, of not raising Whiro to respect tradition and are wondering why the villagers haven't attend their well respected mothers tangi.
Ernesto came from El Salvador in 1992, where he sold food in his early childhood. Although his friends tried to discourage him, with determination and hard work, he opened EE Burritos. He dealt with the threat of extortion, but remained very professional. Ernesto helped with the after school literacy program providing children with a healthy meals. He also helped parents and neighbors with food to get them through the month. Ernesto believes in second chances and helping people get back into society.
A tough story that reveals the Kurdish genocide, Razawa's history shows the power of determination and humor for overcoming personal tragedy. After years of struggle, Razawa is practicing medicine in North America knowing that her son will be given opportunities that she could never have dreamed of living in Iraq under Saddam Hussein's genocidal rule.
Circle of Voices is a theatre and film program for the aboriginal youth in Saskatchewan. Preparing them for the stage and auditions. The eight-month program consists of four components: 1) Cultural development, 2) Performing Arts skill development, 3) Life skills, and 4) Career development
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People is a groundbreaking series inviting you to discover rich tradition and compelling modern stories told through a documentary lens. Hosted by Cherokee Nation citizen and award-winning journalist Jennifer Loren, each 30-minute episode profiles fascinating people, and explores history, culture, and language. As the largest federally recognized tribe in the US, Cherokee Nation and American history and culture are uniquely interwoven. Awarded with six Heartland Regional Emmy Awards, season seven includes stories of artistry passed down through generations, athletes with a passion for inspiring others, comedians earning their first laughs, and environmental warriors.
Profile of Carol and Denise Juneau. Carol Juneau had a simple idea: Teach Indian education to all as a basic standard of citizenship. She was successful making that idea law as a state senator. Now her daughter, Denise Juneau will run Seattle's school district. Profile of the mother and daughter.
Kwort Kwobikin, to celebrate is deadly! Moort madja, family get-togethers are deadly!
The kids learn how to practice and makes playing instruments easier by creating a band with the puppets and other friends.
When Joe, Nina and Buddy join in the tradition of celebrating the Summer Solstice they discover the longest day of the year is also an opportunity to be super helpers. A baby moose needing water, dress jingles missing, a drumstick lost and a hang glider mishap are just some of the dilemmas they face with teamwork and spirit animal skills. Along the way our heroes learn six of the Seven Teachings and finally solve the mystery of the Seventh Teaching brought by the Turtle then celebrate their special day.
Little J is anxious about the school sleepover, while Big Cuz smuggles in her beloved teddy. The School Sleepover is exciting...and challenging. Little J's scared of the dark and Big Cuz still sleeps with her teddy. Can they get through the night with some help from their friends?
Little J is determined to win the tin roller race at the school picnic. Tin rollers are the latest school craze, and the school picnic race will be Little J's chance to prove his roller is the fastest. Meanwhile Big Cuz struggles to understand why Mirra doesn't like picnics. Can Big Cuz change Mirra's mind?
Amy introduces all the songs heard from each episode of season 1
The Guardians go head to head against Ambrona and his robots, when the evil mastermind tries to clear-cut a small forest while digging for a rare mineral to fuel his empire.
We can all help save animal homes - learn from Dr. Ruby Dunstan who helped protect the Stein Valley and wildlife habitat.
Singer, songwriter and 14-time winner of the Na Hoku Hanohano Award, Mark Yamanaka, joined us in the Cooking Hawaiian Style Kitchen. Proudly representing Hawaii island and the town of Hilo. He said he loves to cook and is sharing that side of his talents with his Tulip Fried Rice recipe.
Matricia explains the benefits of strawberries also known as "heart berries." With her foraged strawberries, she makes lemonade and bakes a cake in an outdoor kitchen. She finishes the episode by telling a story and singing a song called "Sakihitowin."
Host Simon Baker travels to Ecuador and deep into the Amazon jungle to meet one Aboriginal tribe waging an international fight to keep oil companies and their government off their territory
There is only one practice left before the players give their all in the on-ice testing but an old injury could put one prospect's camp in jeopardy. A group of players get their feet wet when they experience dragon boat racing for the first time.
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.
This episode features Taboo of the Black-Eyed Peas, who shares his journey of embracing his Chicano and Native American heritage and giving back to the Indigenous community through his creative projects. Viewers also meet Indigenous chef Claudia Serrano, who connects with her roots through pre-colonial recipes, and visit Indian Alley, now a memorial celebrating Native resilience. The episode concludes with comedian JR Redwater, who uses humor to address reservation life and generational trauma.
"Indian Road" episode four features a story on the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes' buffalo herd, a visit with Lil' Mike and Funny Bone, a look at how tribal traditions played a part in the cycle of violent tornados in May of 2013, and a 600-plus-mile road trip to visit some of Oklahoma's most famous full-sized Indian art.
Lisa travels to her home community to speak with the Tsilhqot'in Chiefs, central to the historic land title settlement. This isn't 'Treaty' this is 'Title' and this changes everything. This episode features interviews with Chief Joe Alphonse, Crystal Verhaeghe, Chief Percy Guichon and Chief Roger William.
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.
In Ibiza, Dan's summer childhood home, Dan and Art go spear fishing on the Mediterranean! With a big load of tropical fish, Dan decides they are going to make a seafood paella.
History and Change on the Old Spanish Trail, from Mountain Springs, Nevada to Salt Creek, California.
A powerful, emotional film about cultural/spiritual revival in North American native communities and how it impacts young people. Powerful spiritual methods and cultural techniques re-connect these young people to their origins and true selves. The film is produced with and in close collaboration with Lakota Medicine people, Cree and Pacific Northwest cultural & spiritual leaders: delivering messages to native youth.
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.
Rich Francis visits the Inuvialuit community of Inuvik, NWT, where he's eager to learn about the largest wild animal harvested on Turtle Island- the Beluga Whale! He will visit with Jimmy Kalinek, a local guide and hunter, and his uncle Daniel Rogers, who harvests Beluga for the community. He'll also meet Hank Rogers, an Elder who has been harvesting whale for over 60 years! He will join them for a meal of Muktuk, the whale's skin lined with the first layer of the Beluga's fat, and Kilituk, dried whale meat dipped in rendered whale fat, and learn how these staples have kept the Inuvialuit fed and warm for as long as they've been on the Beaufort Delta, and how this important food source has helped shape the culture of the Inuvialuit people. Jimmy and Daniel will take Rich out to the coastal shallows off Kendall Island, to learn the process involved in harvesting the whale, which can be as long as 18 feet. He'll also meet Jimmy and Daniel's family at their Whale Camp, as processing the whale is a job that requires many hands and is often a family endeavour. Together, they will teach Rich about the history and relevance of Beluga to the Inuvialuit of the Beaufort Delta and the process of processing this large food source. With his culinary imagination sparked by the flavours found along the Delta, Rich brings his new learnings to the firepit, inspired to create some new and exciting Beluga dishes for everyone to enjoy, including the viewers at home.
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.
Written and directed by Angie-Pepper O'Bomsawin. Julie Paama-Pengelly is a veteran in the revitalization of ta moko Maori tattooing. Her studio in Mount Maunganui mixes contemporary and traditional designs and cultivates artists from all walks of life. With twenty years teaching experience, her art practice ranges from the use of symbolic imagery to pure abstraction in graphic design, painting, mixed media, and tattooing. Over time many misconceptions have surfaced about who has the right to wear and practice tâ moko. Julie is one of the first women to practice in the male-dominated field. She is a strong voice for Maori women's rights and continues to break down barriers to give women a place in tâ moko and in the arts.
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.
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.
A 2017 unique live concert special that celebrates contemporary and traditional Native American music, as well as pays homage to all the Indigenous Tribes of North America. The featured artists are Mary Youngblood, Thirza Defoe, Tony Redhouse, Jana Mashonee, Alex Beeshiglaii, Sana Christian, and The Sampson Brothers Native American dancers. Also, a special interview with actor/musician Wes Studi.
A documentary featuring the participants, vendors, and viewers from 3 of Southern California's Pow Wows. The program presents voices from every facet of the community to invite viewers to experience the emotional and dramatic underpinnings of what it means to be a Native American in this modern age. What forces continue to drive us back to the pounding medicine of the drums and dance on the arena floor?
The beauty, drama and passion of their lively and colorful ceremonies and events are unsurpassed. Their original, magnificent regalia is a feast for the eyes. This film was shot on location in the heart of Maya-land: Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. (filmed in 2010).