The North Beach Casino is host to a high stakes poker tournament, which pits Earline Muskrat against the Native American poker champ of the world, Johnny Openwound. Not one to engage in petty games, Matthew Tommy goes up against Chief Neal in the poker game of a lifetime. Justin finds out what kind of game he has been caught up in when he seeks revenge on Brody.
Cinematographer Dave Gaudet begins his journey in New Orleans, Louisiana filming the Mardi Gras Indian. He then heads north to Lejac British Columbia to investigate the miracles of Rose Prince.
Tom tells Shayla to go to Kentucky to check out mysterious livestock maulings that were allegedly done by a creature known as the Waddy Werewolf.
Tannis and Mason travel to world-class climbing and fishing destination, Squamish BC. Tensions rise as Tannis has the jump on Mason in the climbing world, but Mason soon uses his newfound skills to capture an epic shot.
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.
The Hit the Ice team returns to the Ottawa region to make war on the Kanata Lasers in what amounts to the most exciting game in the history of the show.
After witnessing a bison harvest Art teaches Dan to give thanks "Cree style". Art talks about traditional ethics, respect and belief systems around hunting. The boys head to the legendary Rolla Pub and end up offering a bison barbecue.
Eyerie, a published poet, activist and rap and hip hop artist talks a bit about her past groups, her film appearance and her latest recording, a collaboration with her brother called "Hermanos Eyerie."
URBAN REZ explores the controversial legacy and modern-day repercussions of the Urban Relocation Program (1952-1973), the greatest voluntary upheaval of Native Americans during the 20th century. During the documentary, dozens of American Indians representing tribal groups from across the West recall their first-hand experiences with relocation, including the early hardships, struggles with isolation, and racism. Interviewees also speak about the challenges of maintaining one's own tribal traditions - from language to hunting - while assimilating into the larger society. Actor, musician, and Oglala Lakota member Moses brings plenty of narrates of this insightful film about this seldom-told chapter in American history.
Over the years, pipes, cradle boards, parfleches, and other ancestral artifacts from the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming have accumulated in museums, far from their place of origin. 'LIVED HISTORY' documents the creation of a high definition video 'virtual museum' of ancestral artifacts, currently stored in museum collections, for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. The Wind River Virtual Museum is an attempt to preserve the observations of elders, whose numbers are diminishing rapidly on the Wind River Reservation.
This documentary celebrates the spectacular beadwork of the Northwest Plateau People. The film provides a rare opportunity to experience Plateau culture through the eyes and hearts of artists, who share their history, motivation, and the beadwork that plays an important role in binding their culture together. Native Plateau beadwork is part of the rich tapestry of American culture. Plateau culture is unique and its story of survival a quintessentially American story.
The Klamath Tribes in southern Oregon haven't seen salmon for over a century. That could change with a major dam removal project along the Klamath River. Reporter Nika Bartoo-Smith met with tribal citizens along the river and got a firsthand look at the hope and that's springing up. A new report from Prison Policy Initiative uncovers how money that is supposed to be used for non-essential of the incarcerated population is actually subsidizing essential facility operations. ICT's Daniel Herrera spoke with Wanda Bertram about the report's findings. Keith Secola is an Anishanaabe musician, who makes rock, folk and country music. ICT sat down with Keith recently to ask about his career and what music means to him. Many Indigenous college students count on federal aid to help pay for their education. In the United States, around 80 percent of Native American undergraduates received tuition grants and loans last year. But this year, a change in the federal application meant delays processing student financial aid. Lily Meskers reports the delays caused anxiety for students planning for next year.
Four unhealthy and overweight individuals set out on a journey towards a healthy living.
Keny, Koodjal, Dambart-One, Two Three. Counting is moorditj And do you know the kala, the colours of the rainbow?
Tiga, Gertie, Gavin and the kids learn to take a look around and enjoy all of the amazing things happening in the world around their house. Jason and Jodie get to take a special art lesson and then fly with Kokum!
Julie and Pam bicker when they both want to use the same knitting book. During the funny adventure, the girls meet young Louis Riel who offers them a beautiful model of listening to each other. As they watch him interact with the prairie dog mom who stole his purse, they realize that when the other person's point of view is considered, it is easier to find solutions to conflicts.
Randy and Katie learn how to attract ducks. / Katie teaches Randy and Mr. Thompson how to dye clothes.
The survival skills of Talon, T-Bear, Raven and Mushom are tested by an unexpected storm. The children are helping Mushom (grandfather) set up a cultural camp so young people can learn traditional ways. Bad weather hits and the radio, generator and ATV break down. Mushom leaves the camp for help but has an accident along the way. Left alone, the children have several mishaps- including accidentally blowing up their ATV- and abandon camp. The family makes it home safely, but their journey to Elders Island teaches the children that taking shortcuts at any age is best avoided. T-Bear learns that his knowledge of electronics can come in handy in any situation.
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.
Yuma gets involved in traditional dot painting, while in the city, Heath sets out to prove his step-sister, Kyanna, is in fact a memory-wiped alien.
Chef Moe Mathieu uses local ingredients in his Saskatchewan restaurants. In the fall, he travels to Lac La Ronge where he harvests wild rice, chanterelle mushrooms, blueberries, and rosehips. Returning in the dead of winter, he nets lake trout, whitefish, and burbot through the ice.
In this episode, Chef Kelly is in French Polynesia. The young commis chef Julien takes Chef Kelly to meet with Clarisse to discover the traditional recipe of the "Chao Men." For her revisit, Chef Kelly meets with Patrick, a shrimp farmer in Teahupoo on the Tahiti peninsula, as well as a cabbage producer on the Afahiti plateau, Matahi.
The Klamath Tribes in southern Oregon haven't seen salmon for over a century. That could change with a major dam removal project along the Klamath River. Reporter Nika Bartoo-Smith met with tribal citizens along the river and got a firsthand look at the hope and that's springing up. A new report from Prison Policy Initiative uncovers how money that is supposed to be used for non-essential of the incarcerated population is actually subsidizing essential facility operations. ICT's Daniel Herrera spoke with Wanda Bertram about the report's findings. Keith Secola is an Anishanaabe musician, who makes rock, folk and country music. ICT sat down with Keith recently to ask about his career and what music means to him. Many Indigenous college students count on federal aid to help pay for their education. In the United States, around 80 percent of Native American undergraduates received tuition grants and loans last year. But this year, a change in the federal application meant delays processing student financial aid. Lily Meskers reports the delays caused anxiety for students planning for next year.
We meet John David Israel, a craftsman who creates some of the world's most sought after horse bits and spurs. He shares how his passion for horsemanship has led to a treasured legacy in metal. Lily Drywater is a Cherokee fingerweaver always learning from her elders in an art form not often in the spotlight. We see She also aims to uplift her community through her voice in social justice activism. Austin Markham is a singer-songwriter from a small Cherokee Nation town making his mark in Nashville, Tennessee, telling his authentic story through music. In our Cherokee Almanac, we learn about the creation and history of the Cherokee Nation?s bilingual newspaper, The Cherokee Advocate.
Following the first scrimmage, some players are feeling more pressure than others. With the final cuts looming, no one wants to disappoint. But, some simply haven't done enough to show their worth. For these unlucky few, this will be their last day at camp.
Mason is in his own backyard revisiting the Whistler Ski and Snowboard Festival, the event that launched his career as a pro photographer. Tannis meets an inspiring young local snowboarder.
Four unhealthy and overweight individuals set out on a journey towards a healthy living.
On this episode, Juaquin begins construction on a boy's fancy apron.
Discover the history behind the Headwaters Basket Makers Guild. The Sankta Lucia Festival offers a look into a Swedish tradition. Plus the Headwaters School of Music is offering several creative outlets for its students.
Kris gets a personal tour by brother/sister scholars Jade and Mitch Huguenin who are largely responsible for the inclusion of Metis history and knowledge in the historical site of Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene. Sarain gets her groove on in the home recording studio of award-winning Anishnaabe family band Digging Roots and discusses their land-based approach to music composition. Kris and Sarain download the Anishnaabemowin app "Challenge4Change" and talk with Chief of Wiikwemkoong, Anishnaabemowin Speaker and Language Advocate Duke Peltier about the communal creation of a digital language portal that will support future learners of Anishnabemowin.
After witnessing a bison harvest Art teaches Dan to give thanks "Cree style". Art talks about traditional ethics, respect and belief systems around hunting. The boys head to the legendary Rolla Pub and end up offering a bison barbecue.
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.
An official selection at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, GRAB is an intimate portrait of the little-documented Grab Day in the villages of New Mexico's Laguna Pueblo tribe. This community-wide prayer of abundance, thanks and renewal exists at the intersection of traditional native and contemporary Western cultures. Each year, Laguna Pueblo villagers honor Catholic saints and family members by showering food and gifts from the rooftops of their homes upon the community gathered below. GRAB explores the origins and evolution of this 300-year-old custom, from its introduction by Spanish settlers to its modern-day twists. The film, narrated by actress Parker Posey, follows three families as they prepare for the annual event, chronicling their lives for the year leading up to Grab Day.
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When Christina Haswood was first elected in 2020 she was the youngest state legislature in the country. She was reelected to the Kansas State House in 2022 where she represented District 10. Now, she's hoping to switch chambers and is running to represent Senate District Two. ICT political correspondent Pauly Denetclaw has this interview. The U.S. Army has just responded to a lawsuit brought by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The suit challenges the way the U.S. Army handles the repatriation of remains from the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. ICT national correspondent Mary Annette Pember has covered federal Indian boarding school stories for years. A community housing organization might seem like unlikely partners for arts funding, but that's exactly what Duluth's American Indian Community Housing Organization has done. The McKnight Foundation has this story. A pilot program to address the challenges of addiction and homelessness has launched on Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes land in Montana. People committed to recovery will be offered housing and support services. Liz Dempsey reports how the program is already making a difference.
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.
Kingi takes his rightful place and leads a war party against the enemy. Tereti makes a powerful statement that even Tuwhare cannot deny. As they head across the bay to battle, a new ship appears.
Eva eases Amanda's return to the Rez to meet the baby she ran out on. Melanie helps Mylo find her way back to treatment for her leukemia, and Healy confronts Farida about her drug use, while Gina's animal rescue operation is busted.
Dan and Art learn how to catch salmon in the Sooke River. They find that this Salish technique takes all of the patience they can muster. The two are then taken to the T'souke smoke house to learn a local smoke barbecuing fish technique.
Elder Floyd Black Bear has a fascinating background. After serving in the Civil Rights Movement in the 60's, Mr. Black Bear made a huge difference championing causes for Native American youth and tribal members. His work in the community continues to this day.
Medicine Woman, interweaves the lives of Native American women healers of today with the story of America's first Native doctor, Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915). The one-hour PBS documentary produced by and about women, features historic and contemporary profiles of female healers, starting with Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915) of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska.
Follow four Alaska Native women fighting to save Kodiak Alutiiq, an endangered language spoken by fewer than 40 remaining fluent Native elders. On remote Afognak Island, they inspire young people to learn the language and dances of their ancestors.