Sophie Duch is a young Cherokee trick rider with a special connection to her animals. We ride along with her as she entertains rodeo crowds across the country. Cathy Abercrombie is a 3rd generation weaver eager to pass along her traditions to future generations. Cathy takes us inside her weaving tradition, built right here in the Cherokee Nation. Phil Konstantin has led an interesting life and has the job history to prove it. Phil takes us on his path from NASA, the California Highway Patrol and to his travels across the nation. In our Cherokee Almanac, we take a look back at our tribe's earliest encounters with non-Indigenous people.
On this edition of Native Report... We travel Lawrence, Kansas and visit the campus of Haskell Indian Nations University. We then meet several Haskell student athletes and learn how they manage their academics with sports. And we learn about the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame also on the campus of Haskell Indian Nations University. We also learn what we can do to lead healthier lives and hear from our Elders on this edition of Native Report.
A slippery suspect is contained within a police perimeter, but it takes most of the day to flush him out.
Gallup continues to push Mason out of his comfort zone, and now mentors Mason and Gracey on a wave sports shoot in Punta San Carlos Mexico. Mason discovers that shooting pros launching themselves off the waves on kiteboards and windsurf boards is not as easy as it looks.
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.
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk starts her journey in Quebec City where she learns about Boreal Cuisine with Chef Francois-Emmanuel Nicol at his restaurant Taniere³. Brandy then travels to Île d'Orleans to learn how to make strawberry jam with Vincent Paris at the Confiturerie Tigidou. Brandy learns about Indigenous tourism in Wendake where she meets paddle maker Lara Sioui from Onquata. She also visits the Huron Traditional Site - Onhoua Chetek8e, Hotel - Musee Premieres Nations and goes on a canoe ride.
In "A Seat at the Drum", journalist Mark Anthony Rolo (Bad River Ojibwe) seeks to learn how Native Americans in Los Angeles preserve a tribal identity, survive economically and cope with the pressures of assimilation in a challenging metropolis. His personal quest to come to terms with these issues leads him to meet Native community leaders, Indians relocated from reservations, boarding school students, Native business leaders and single parent families whose stories typify the experiences of urban Indians. As these characters tell how Indians in Los Angeles create community and retain a connection to their tribes; choose whether their language and traditions are relevant in the modern world; cope with mounting social problems and declining social services; and develop business empires fueled by gaming profits, Rolo is propelled toward a reckoning with his own identity. Rolo finds that though relocated Indians seem to lose their tribal identity, indigenous California tribes such as the Gabrieleno/Tongva and the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians strive to strengthen theirs. Original inhabitants of the LA Basin, the Gabrieleno/Tongva tribe grasp threads of their original birdsongs, traditional ways and history in an idealistic attempt to gain Federal recognition, and with that, the golden road that the Pechanga have achieved. The Pechanga, a dwindling band before the National Indian Gaming Act was passed, are now so prosperous that Governor Schwarzenegger looks to them and other gaming tribes to help bail out California debt. But what makes them Indian? Is a Federal I.D. number enough? Do the wealthy Indians bear responsibility for philanthropy toward the poor?
"Spiral of Fire" takes author LeAnne Howe (Choctaw) to the North Carolina homeland of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to discover how their fusion of tourism, community, and cultural preservation is the key to the tribe's health in the 21st century. Along the way Howe seeks to reconcile her own identity as the daughter of a Cherokee father she never knew. Howe's journey of discovery leads her to one of the most beautiful places in America where Cherokees manage their own schools, hospitals, cable company, tourist attractions and multi-million dollar casino. Yet, despite these successes, diabetes is rampant, racism erodes self-confidence, and greed threatens to divide the community. "Spiral of Fire" reveals the forces at work to restore health to the tribe. Forces such as that of Joyce Dugan, former school superintendent and principal chief, who has been instrumental in cultural preservation efforts by leading the tribe to purchase Kituwah, the original "mother" town of the Cherokee. And Corey Blankenship,a student who led a campaign to convince legislators to pass a bill to allow a land exchange with the National Park Service that will provide a site for badly needed new schools. As well as James "Bo" Taylor, a young father who leads the movement to revitalize the Cherokee language, and traditional songs, dances and spirituality. Howe learns that a strong sense of community binds the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Their strong sense of identity comes from knowing their history, strengths and weaknesses, and coming to terms with them. This realization encourages Howe's desire to accept her Cherokee identity and to forgive an absent father.
Sophie Duch is a young Cherokee trick rider with a special connection to her animals. We ride along with her as she entertains rodeo crowds across the country. Cathy Abercrombie is a 3rd generation weaver eager to pass along her traditions to future generations. Cathy takes us inside her weaving tradition, built right here in the Cherokee Nation. Phil Konstantin has led an interesting life and has the job history to prove it. Phil takes us on his path from NASA, the California Highway Patrol and to his travels across the nation. In our Cherokee Almanac, we take a look back at our tribe's earliest encounters with non-Indigenous people.
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.
Teepee builds a birdhouse; Teepee goes to the store by himself.
Maambakoort, is the noongar word for ocean. Noongar people love the ocean. They catch biggest mob of djildjit and karil, fish and crabs. When it gets really hot, they love to djiba djoobal, to swim.
Getting gifts is great but giving them can be even better. With Dad? s birthday coming up the kids have to be creative to give him a gift without spending any money. Gertie teaches Gavin another important part of giving and getting gifts ? saying 'thank you' and 'you're welcome'.
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 fears Levi is no longer his best friend until he discovers how Warumpi (honey ants) work together
Big Cuz blames Little J when her party plans go wrong - but maybe it can still be a happy birthday...for everyone.
The wild woman of the woods captures the children to take them to live in her home forever. Theodore finds the courage to rescue them, but not without a little help from Mouse Woman. The lesson learned is always listen to your parents.
The Guardians are saved by a mysterious cloaked female figure.
We follow Kai and Anostin to Iceland to discover what happens underground and how almost 90% of Iceland homes are heated by geothermal power, plus we visit a traditional pit house with Eliza and Bernadette that uses the warmth of the underground to make brilliantly engineered traditional homes.
Cooking Hawaiian Style features one of Hawaii's most talented entertainers, Tavana. Known for simultaneously playing guitar, banjo, lap steel, or ukulele and singing soulful, island-inspired Rock and Blues, Tavana switches gears and brings his culinary skills to the Cooking Hawaiian Style kitchen.Today we get to see another side of this talented local boy from Hawaii Kai in the kitchen.
Matricia gathers wild sage and explains the difference between male and female sage plants. Then, she cooks moose stew with wild sage and prepares a pear and sage mocktail. Matricia wraps up the episode by drumming and singing a song called "Smudge Song."
Simon Baker travels to Namibia to learn why the San people, the oldest culture on the planet, have created a vast conservation area to protect themselves from the outside world.
He?s baaa-aack! Maxime Talbot of the Philadelphia Flyers pays the boys a surprise visit and this time he has brought along his Stanley Cup winning buddy Pascal Dupuis of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The two NHL stars offer tips and pointers on the ice but also take part in a crazy afternoon away from the rink.
Mason and Gracey give back to the mountain bike community and shoot crowd funding photos for the Coast Gravity Park.
In the first episode, viewers meet Ruth-Ann Thorn, a successful entrepreneur and art gallerist deeply connected to her Native American roots. The episode follows her as she balances family, tradition, and her business, including a luxury skincare photoshoot and an art exhibit in San Diego. The day culminates in a gallery opening, celebrating Native American art and culture with patrons, artists, and community members.
"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.
Part two of the rethinking of Lisa's 'Bloodlines' article, only this time Lisa looks in the mirror and asks herself some hard questions. This episode features interviews with Michaela Washburn, Leslie McCue, Lindy Kinoshameg and a musical performance by rising star Iskwe.
Bannock: native treat, colonialism, or both? From traditional farming to award-winning native wineries and food trucks, Drew is dining all-indigenous.
Art and Dan visit Pikwakanagan First Nation where they meet an elder who shows them the ropes on his trap line. Even muskrat can be made into a meal that the community will come out for - even if Dan has difficulty eating this one! Micisok!
As part of American Experience's We Shall Remain, Arkansas's First People is featuring unique perspectives on American Indian cultural legacy, archaeological data, and interviews with modern tribal representatives of those who had and still have an impact on Arkansas.
In this series opener, we meet the four Bears and the first three Indigenous-owned businesses compete for the episode prize of $10,000 and the chance to win the grand prize of $100,000!
Rich Francis visits the Mi?kmaq community of Lennox Island, PEI, where he discovers the "Pearl of the Malpeque Bay", Oysters! He will visit with Sarah Bernard, a local Cultural Liaison and cook, who will treat Rich to her family's famous Seafood Chowder. He'll also meet with "Captain Jimmy" Bernard, a Lennox Island Elder who has worked with archeologists who have uncovered ancient artifacts near Lennox Island buried by time alongside piles of oyster shells that carbon date to 10,000 years old! Together, they will teach Rich about the history and relevance of Oysters to the Mi'kmaq of PEI. Rich will also tour the Bideford Shellfish Hatchery with manager and Lennox Island's Head of Economic Development Mike Randall to get a glimpse into how the locals keep Malpeque Bay teeming with what is arguably one of the world's most famous oysters, and learn how the oyster industry is helping drive Lennox Island's economic future. And he'll head out on the bay with a local oyster harvester to "tong" a boatload of market-ready oysters, learning what goes into bringing this delicacy from the bay to the plate. With his culinary imagination sparked by the flavours found in the boreal forest of Lennox Island, Rich brings his new learnings to the firepit, inspired to create some new and exciting Oyster dishes for everyone to enjoy, including the viewers at home. Finally, he'll attend the Lennox Island celebrations of National Indigenous Peoples' Day as a special guest, preparing and handing out his unique oyster creations to the community and visitors celebrating together!
Shayla delves into the world of Lycans and looks to uncover if they are similar to transformers or not.
Written and directed by Roxann Whitebean. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy is a matrilineal society consisting of five founding Nations who later adopted a sixth nation to join their family. Kanentokon Hemlock is a traditional Bear clan representative from the Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake, a small community located outside Montreal. Their traditional territory is divided between present-day Quebec, Ontario and New York State. From a young age, Kanentokon was fascinated by his culture. He began the art of tattooing to revitalize the lost tradition and ancient protocols. In this episode, he invites us to witness the first tattooing in a longhouse in roughly 300 years.
A story of the people of Wi'Kame (Wic'Ahme). Indigenous teachings about life, from the mischief of coyote to the strength of the wolf. In every canyon and peak, the old voices still sing. Through conversations with Indians across the deserts of Arizona, California, and Nevada, we trace a shared history that binds us together as one family under the sun.
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.
On a Knife Edge is a coming-of-age story of George Dull Knife, a Lakota teenager growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. George is being raised by his single father, Guy Dull Knife, Jr. - a veteran of both Vietnam and the Occupation of Wounded Knee - and is inspired by his family legacy of survivors and leaders to help shape his own generation's fight for social justice.
This Common Ground special, "Sculpting in Wood & Words: The Art of Kent Nerburn", details the author's development from a wood sculptor to a writer of Native American and spiritual subjects. Nerburn reveals insights on his process and details the creation of his latest book in the Neither Wolf Nor Dog trilogy: The Girl Who Sang to the Buffalo.