Dave learns about the use of peyote in religious Native American ceremony, from Laredo, Texas all the way up to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
"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.
Half of the fire department in the Six Nations are women, including twins Jesse and Dakota. Half a country away in the Okanogan of BC, Janelle shares her story of overcoming addictions and becoming one of three members on the Okanogan fire department.
West Coast Expeditions treats the crew to some unreal kayaking and Naked Bikes on Quadra Island brings new meaning to underEXPOSED.
Gigi Modrich, Chad Tahchawwickah, Tom Thakkar and Candice Thompson perform.
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.
Quantum Tangle, Skyler, Mike Paul Kuekuatsheu and Lido Pimienta perform.
At Donnie's hockey tournament, Hank and Tazz engage in a rising conflict with a hockey dad from an opposing team. Following a tie, there is a slight incident with the Zamboni and nobody wins. Kookum is arrested for stealing a hockey trophy.
The six travelers embark on a life-changing 28-day journey into Indigenous communities across Canada. In Kanasatake, Quebec, they are exposed to new perspective about the Oka Siege. And in Natuasish, Labrador, time spent with the local Innu people sheds new light on its residents and history.
FNX NOW is the station's flagship news series and the first interstitial community engagement series created by the channel after its initial launch in 2012. This new half-hour block looks to house all the most recent FNX NOW interstitial segments and showcase them in one spot.
Update on the Oneida Nation of WI's hemp project; go back in time to the Standing Rock protests as the future of the Dakota Access oil pipeline makes headlines.
When the kids fall under the spell of Yoinks, a hand-held computer game from the olden days that Tal found in the hard rubbish, it's up to Eddie and Junior to try and rescue them - before they all become 'Yoinkified'!
With Tal having to face-off against reigning playground Rock Paper Scissor champion Lachie, former champ Eddie is forced to make a tough decision - does he let Tal lose, or does he face his past and come out of retirement to help his friend?
8a-Ensured by Sister that she knows the meaning of responsibility, Mama and Papa allow her to go to a sleep over at Lizzy's house. However Mama and Papa are totally unaware that the Bruins have gone out and left a babysitter in charge. When practically every cub in town shows up at the party it gets so out of hand that when the Bruins return they call all the parents to come and take their cubs home. Although Mama and Papa agree that Sister is partially to blame, they also realize that if they had been a little more responsible themselves, they would have found out about the baby sitter early enough to nip it in the bud. 8b-Brother complains that he's given too much homework and that's why he has fallen so far behind at school. Papa blames it on his highly distractive study environment and until Brother gets caught up, there'll be no television, video games, loud music or chatting on the phone. When Brother decides to do a little homework every night, he finds it's much easier to stay on top of his workload.
Pam dyed a t-shirt for her teddy bear. She pours the rest of the dye into the pond. Viola stops it: it's harmful to the environment! The little girl protests: it is only a small quantity! In this story, Pam will learn that some liquids, even in small amounts, can be harmful to streams and their inhabitants. She will also learn it is possible to make natural dyes that are not toxic to the environment.
Randy learns something important about hot days. Mr. and Mrs. Charles help Randy and Katie build a scarecrow!
Raven and her puppet friends learn the Arapaho word for "my mother" along with additional Arapaho phrases. Featured puppet skits include lessons about forgiveness and not taking other people's property. We also meet Dusty the buffalo for the first time. Raven shares a TV story about powwow dancing.
If an ancient stone is unearthed, it could cause a chain reaction that will impact the Earth's electromagnetic waves and neutralize Tshakapesh's powers. Tshen may finally have an advantage over his enemy!
A deadly disease starts to spread when the shaman's mikuen plants are stolen. Tshakapesh suspects Tshen is the thief and faces off against his archenemy.
Today on the show, our theme is sports. Let's get started and see what it takes to hit the Bull's Eye!
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.
Matricia describes the versatility and benefits of wild blueberries. Then, she bakes wild blueberry muffins over an open fire and makes a wild blueberry mocktail. To close the episode, she plays her drum and sings a song called "Mother Mother."
Daniel Picard and Chef Peter Moineau discover the small town of Oatman, Arizona, which seems frozen in the early 20th century. They are inspired by the centenary chili of the Oatman Hotel and revisit this recipe the Warrior Blend's way.
Drew uncovers how First Nations artists are pushing the boundaries of pop culture when he meets up with professional zombies, axe throwing and legend-morphing film directors, and native video games designers.
MaveriX is at the Nationals, hungry for victory after everything they've been through, but with a major accident, and Katzo stalking them, will it all be for nothing?
Ava meets cool roller-derby-chick Macy who encourages her, Zoe and Lily to get wheels under their feet and join her roller derby 'fresh meat' trials.
In the grand finale of "Bears' Lair," our four finalists bring their A-game with new and improved pitches for the Bears and four special guest judges. Then, one lucky entrepreneur walks away with the grand prize of $100,000!
Kris goes to Ottawa to meet Elaine Kicknosway, 60's Scoop Advocate and Co-Founder of The National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network whose work gives survivors a voice and platform in their fight for recognition, justice and reconciliation. Sarain travels to Ajax and enters the "situation room," where Mi'kmaq Lawyer, Professor and Social Justice Advocate Dr. Pamela Palmater records her "Warrior Life" podcast. Kris and Sarain go into the bush to visit Nimkii Aazhibikong, the year-round Ojibway Art, Culture and Language Revitalization Camp in Elliot Lake where Elders and Youth come together to preserve and revive oral transmission of knowledge in an environment of land-based teachings.
Laura meets up with Lyle and David Donald, a father and son who head up theEdmonton Metis Dancers. David is living his dream, teaching young people the traditional Metis Jig, and he's sharing his knowledge with people who have disabilities like Stacey who has Down Syndrome. Laura also launches her plan to help Esther make her dreams come true, by introducing her to a wonderful wise and caring Kokum (Grandmother), from the Artist Market, Donna Robillard.
Art shows Dan where he grew up eating wild snowshoe hares in a Northern BC community near Cowichan River. Dan learns how to snare wild rabbits and forage for plants with a local medicine woman.
We look at what a treasure the Hauraki Gulf is, how unique and bio-diverse it is and how abundant it once was. On the doorstep of our largest city, it is a playground for many. But it is in trouble - in fact in trophic collapse. With so many grim reports, why has so little actually been done?
Situated in Canada's 'Saudi Arabia' of wind, three Mi'gmaq communities faced an uphill struggle to stake their claim in the Gaspe Bay's booming wind energy sector. Now that effort is paying off with long term economic and social benefits.
Cherokee potter Crystal Hanna found her calling in clay through mentor and pottery legend Anna Mitchell. She shows us how she finds inspiration from the past while still carving out her own destiny. High school archery coach Ladney Keener leads his team to multiple championships through discipline, practice and love of the arrow. Cherokee artist Keli Gonzales shares how her art helps perpetuate the Cherokee language and traditional values while standing up for social justice and activism. We explore how different Cherokee life was for our ancestors before contact with Europeans. We observe the differences from our lives today, rooted heavily in nature and taking care of the world we lived in.
Haida and Cree singer Kristi Lane Sinclair shares her emotional journey of returning to Haida Gwaii to find love and forgiveness. In this episode dedicated to Kristi's late mother, Kristi connects with close friend and fellow creator Sara Roque.
Half of the fire department in the Six Nations are women, including twins Jesse and Dakota. Half a country away in the Okanogan of BC, Janelle shares her story of overcoming addictions and becoming one of three members on the Okanogan fire department.
A Rama police officer responding to a call never knows what's going to happen.
In light of recent and unfortunate events, the Keetch family are forced to stay with Molly indefinitely. Myles enrolls at the high school on the reservation and both Darryl and Rayna search for employment.
Liz is left reeling after her fiance' is kidnapped. Does Matthew Tommy's shady past connect him to the kidnapping?
Day one of anatomy class has everyone's undivided attention, except for Charlie's-who has pressing family business. Gina almost becomes the first victim of medical school's high attrition rates.
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.
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.