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.
On this edition of Native Report... Come with us and experience the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa's Nation Annual Wildrice Celebration and Powwow. We then learn about the Bad River Nation's efforts to protect the environment in and around the boundaries of their reservation. And we meet Bad River Tribal Chairman Mike Wiggins, Jr. We also learn what we can do to lead healthier lives and hear from our Elders on this edition of Native Report.
In a First Nations community like Rama, officers learn to take the good with the bad and make sure they maintain a positive connection with children and young people.
We meet well-known pro skier KC Deane, who as it turns out, is also fearless on a bike. Tannis is starting to have some doubts about her ability to make it in the action sports world.
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.
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk explores Southwestern Ontario where she learns about the Underground Railroad and the history of the Freedom Seekers who came to Canada and helped build a large, vibrant Black community in the country. Brandy visits The Amherstburg Freedom Museum, the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum and Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site. Brandy also meets with Teajai Travis, a Descendant of Underground Railroad Travellers and with Educator Irene Moore Davis at the Tower of Freedom in Windsor.
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.
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.
If you Google "beyond Standing Rock" you will see pipeline battles in Oregon, Tar Sands debates in Alberta and threats of another military action along the Great Lakes. Paul DeMain reports featuring an interview with an Ojibwe elder.
Teepee learns about the four seasons; Teepee plays in the park for the first time.
There are maar keny bonar, six seasons. Birak is hot time, time for djiba-djobaliny, swimming time.
"Dress up" can mean a lot of different things. Tiga and his friends learn all about the different kinds of dress up, from ancestral clothing, to fancy clothes for special events, to putting on costumes for fun.
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.
Nanna's away for a few days and Little J is worried - why does everything have to change?
Little J is obsessed with the playground craze of "Knucks" while Big Cuz frets Sissy is choosing to play with a new phone instead of her.
Granny helps the children by showing the way to an old man who could help them move the greedy Orca that was eating all of the salmon before they could reach the rivers. The lesson Thunderbird and Orca teach the children is that learning to share may be the best way they can all live in harmony.
While searching for the sender of a distress signal, the Guardians are forced to navigate a cave system and end up discovering an ancient species.
Our Youth Host, Isa, and our Science Questers are inspired by the leadership of T'Sou-Ke Nation and other First Nations bringing Solar Power to their communities, and we learn how the abundance of sun energy provides us with life.
Senator Brickwood Galuteria has been serving our community the past 10 years but has been entertaining us most of his adult life. Always positive and always showing Aloha today he shares his Sausage & Clams, Brickwood style recipe with us in the Cooking Hawaiian Style kitchen.
Matricia forages for poplar buds and demonstrates how best to store them. Then, she prepares a salad with a poplar bud-infused honey vinaigrette. To drink, Matricia makes lavender and wild mint tea. She closes the episode by singing a song called "Ni Mama."
Simon Baker travels to the top of the Andes in northern Chile where a massive new mining project threatens the sacred glaciers of the Colla people, the only source of water in one of the driest paces on earth.
Its back to business and the official roster hits the ice for the first time as a team. The day is harder on some as injuries creep up on a few players and others are called out for lacking effort. And a one-on-one battle drill turns sour and threatens one player's ability to continue.
The crew is shuttled to untouched riding areas of the Kamloops Lake, but Tannis sees herself setting off on a different ship altogether.
The episode begins with David Boxley and the Git Hone Dancers showcasing Coast Salish traditions through mesmerizing dance. It then features Howie Echohawk, a transgender comedian promoting queer and trans Indigenous excellence with Indigenize Productions. The journey concludes with Toma Villa's monumental murals celebrating salmon and Abigail Echohawk's pioneering work in integrating Indigenous knowledge into public health and advocacy.
This episode of "Indian Road" features a bio on Henrietta Mann, a story about Clinton's Mohawk Lodge, a look at Sooner Spectator's Native issue, a look at downtown OKC's Red Earth Museum, and info about Washita National Battlefield Historic Site.
Lisa questions the CBC Aboriginal article called 'Bloodlines' that she wrote the previous year. It raised emotions on both sides of the argument that Indigenous people should only have children with their own kind to preserve their culture and bloodlines. This episode features interviews with Pam Palmater, Niigaan Sinclair and Derek Miller.
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.
It's all about the expensive roe from giant, prehistoric fish as Dan leads Art on a fascinating journey through the entire rearing, harvesting and canning process as they get into tanks with the powerful sturgeon and help harvest.
Windcatcher is set in the heartwarming town of Herbertson, where Percy Boy, a fast-running Aboriginal boy, forms an unexpected alliance with Keithy Cobb, the newcomer, and Daisy Hawkins, a daring girl. The trio aims to clinch the athletics carnival title from the "Wolf Pack" - the notorious grade five bullies. As Percy Boy trains, he uncovers his unique gift of seeing Lost Souls, a gift inherited from his grandfather. But as the big day approaches, a crisis looms over Herbertson and threatens Percy Boy's family and the town. Percy Boy must harness the support of his mates, family, and community to face the challenge head-on. This is not just a journey about winning but discovering the strength to make your mark. For Percy Boy, catching the wind is only the start of his great big adventure.
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!
Rich Francis visits the Mi'kmaq community of Lennox Island, PEI, where he discovers the Cadillac of shellfish, Lobster. He will visit with Gilbert Sark, a local drum keeper, medicine-man and historian of the community, who will teach him about the history and relevance of Lobster to the Mi'kmaq of PEI. He will also learn from Cultural Liaison Jamie Thomas about some very interesting methods of cooking a traditional Lennox Island meal, which sparks inspiration to create a spectacular dish that's likely never been made before. Rich embarks on a day of high- seas lobster fishing with local Fleet Captain Peter and his crew, Drew and Russell, to really understand what goes into getting one of these highly sought after crustations. In the end, Rich brings all of his new learnings to the firepit, and applies his magic, creating a new dish for everyone to enjoy, including the viewers at home.
Shayla goes to Chestnut Ridge where paranormal phenomenon is rampant. She learns that there is a whole fey world in this region of the Laurel Highlands.
Written and directed by Jason Brennan. Two Ravens is an Opata tattoo artist based in East Los Angeles. As an activist, he was injured at Standing Rock while defending land rights in North Dakota. He continues to use his art to unite and help Indigenous Americans in L. A. and across the U.S. reclaim their origins.
"Native Shorts presented by Sundance Institute's Native American and Indigenous Program" is a series that will feature short films produced, premiered or showcased at the Sundance Film Festival through its Native American and Indigenous Program, followed by a brief discussion with hosts Ariel Tweto (Flying Wild Alaska, Wipe-Out) an Inupiaq Eskimo from Unakleet Alaska and the Sundance Institute's own Bird Runningwater, a Cheyenne and Mescalero Apache.
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.
Injunuity is a collage of reflections on the Native American world, our shared past, our turbulent present, and our undiscovered future. From Columbus to the western expansion to tribal casinos, we are taught that the Native way, while at times glorious, is something of the past, something that needed to be replaced by a manifest destiny from across the ocean. But in a world increasingly short of real answers, it is time we looked to Native wisdom for guidance. It is time for some Injunuity. Injunuity is a mix of animation, music, and real thoughts from real people exploring our world from the Native American perspective. Every word spoken is verbatim, every thought and opinion is real, told in nine short pieces and covering such topics as language preservation, sacred sites, and the environment. But rather than simply revisit our history, the goal of Injunuity is to help define our future, to try and figure out the path that lies before us, to focus on where we are going as well as where we have been.
At the heart of "Something Inside is Broken" is the story of two young lovers from the Nisenan Tribe. The heartbreak and bloodshed in the tale are interspersed with satirical comic relief by short segments of a reality show, Frontier Idol-hosted by the first "Governator" of California, Peter Burnett-pitting 1846 slave hunters against the Native enslaved girls. The story follows actual and created figures who were affected by Johann Sutter's exploitation methods to build his fortune-making empire at Sutter's Fort. The world-altering clash is brought to life through story, song, and dance.
DJ Shub, the Godfather of PowWow Step brings us a live visual performance of his JUNO award-winning, chart-topping electronic Indigenous album: War Club. Filmed at the Ska-Nah-Doht Village & Lower Thames Conservation, DJ Shub partners with special guests and Indigenous dancers bringing a message of protest and power. This celebration of Indigenous music and culture follows a narrative of a young girl who finds her long-lost brother with the guidance of an enchanted Indigenous War Club. Set on conservation land, The War Club special is an immersive, high-energy electronic music experience that places the viewer in the midst of the show. DJ Shub energetically performs at the turntable decks against dynamic movement from Indigenous dancers and featured artists.