All dissension is put aside for the big day of the wedding between Liz and John. Scott is befuddled when his plans take a twist. Matthew Tommy realizes, maybe too late, that he has been too ambitious to understand the value of relationships in his life.
Dave explores the world of graphic novels in Winnipeg, and then travels to The Little Bighorn Battlefield in South Dakota to film battle reenactments.
Tom asks Shayla if she's heard about a thing called fey realm. He mentions vague details of a guy who went missing on Bell Island and wants Shayla to go there to find out what happened.
The crew is shuttled to untouched riding areas of the Kamloops Lake, but Tannis sees herself setting off on a different ship altogether.
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.
Another new group of young prospects meet in Winnipeg to take part in the fifth edition of Hit The Ice. On the first day, a full-on scrimmage gives the players a chance to show the coaches what they?re made of.
Dan takes Art to the English county of Devon to stay at a refurbished medieval farm and partake in the region's culinary gifts. Art and Dan are invited to cook a lamb dinner in the medieval kitchen.
David Fleming in conversation with Steve Rushingwind and Nelson Rios. We'll be speaking primarily about 'Fuego', the new release from Rushingwind and the Native Groove and will include an in-studio performance.
SACRED STICK examines the historical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of lacrosse. From the ancient Maya to the world famous Iroquois Nationals team, this program explores the cultural diffusion and transmutation of a uniquely indigenous sport that, like Native people themselves, adapted and endured within the dominant culture. The thirty-minute film is intended for both a general audience, for whom lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the country, and a Native American-specific audience for whom lacrosse has deep cultural meaning.
In 1928, Andy Payne, a 20-year-old Cherokee, won the Great American Footrace -- the longest footrace in history, stretching 3,422 miles along Route 66, from Los Angeles to New York. Andy's story is remarkable because it reveals an ordinary Native American who triumphed not because of mystical power, but because he believed in himself.
Dwayne Tomah has been working to preserve, grow and celebrate his Passamaquoddy culture for years. He's getting an honorary doctorate this weekend and new resources to spread his culture with a year-long fellowship at Colbey College in Maine. ICT's Stewart Huntington has the interview. She's believed to be the first Alaska Native woman to graduate from Columbia University with a degree in civil engineering. However ongoing protests on campus resulted in her missing her chance to walk across the stage. ICT's Renata Birkenbuel reports that while Charitie Ropati may be disappointed that she didn't walk, she still stands proudly in solidarity with her classmates. A nonprofit in South Dakota is investing in its future focusing on the youth. The Cheyenne River Youth Project provides programming, events and services to community members. ICT previously spoke to its CEO Julie Garreau about the non-profit's recent purchase of land. Paris Wise has this follow-up interview. No matter your background, Saturday or Sunday dinners can be a popular reason to gather with loved ones and relatives. That's the case in Oklahoma, especially for five tribal nations that have been creating meals, for generations, out of a celebrated main ingredient. ICT's Aliyah Chavez explores wild onions.
The road has been a long and tough one as the four participants gather together one more time for the final fitness test. The numbers on the scale will reveal whether or not they have met their fitness goals.
Teepee writes his name; Teepee eats lunch in the school cafeteria for the first time.
In Noongar Boodgar, Noongar Country there's so much to see. Wano, this way the djet, the flowers and ali bidi, that way you can see the boorn, the trees. Moorditj!
"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.
When Julie gets stuck in the pond, she is too embarrassed and proud to ask for help. On an expedition, she will understand that everyone needs help sometimes and that it's okay to ask for it!
Louis gives Randy a sack and instructs him to collect uyanisa and metuwakuna (clothes and toys) for donations. Anne tells Randy that the words mean clothes and toys and suggests that he donates some of the clothes and toys that he doesn't use anymore. Louis gives Randy a large bannock. He tells Randy to kakeeskis (cutting into slices) and give bannock Mr. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Katie and Anne. Randy first heads to Anne's house. Anne tells Randy the word kakeeskis means cutting into slices. Randy, Anne and Katie count the bannock slices from one to five in Cree.
T-Bear becomes a hero when he campaigns to raise money for more elder programs in Wapos Bay after Talon suggests it to him. Talon becomes jealous after T-Bear get all the attention and does not mention him. T-Bear must learn to give credit where credit is due.
Raven and her puppet friends learn the Arapaho word for "my relative" along with additional Arapaho phrases. Featured puppet skits include lessons about getting along with family, lying, and not being selfish. Justin and Flash get a surprise when they try to order a pizza.
The twins conspire to get Yuma home to Sydney to do her rapidly approaching dance audition, but when Yuma arrives late, Kyanna is forced to step in and dance in her place.
Chefs and cookbook authors Dolly McRae and Annie Watts forage for wild ingredients near their home in Port Alberni, BC. While Annie goes commercial fishing at night, Dolly gathers wild crab apples, kelp, and wild cherries. The mother/daughter team collaborates to create a traditional feast over an open fire.
In this episode, Chef Kelly is in La Saline, Reunion Island, to revisit the sweet potato cake. For her revisit, she meets with Nathalie and Guito, farmers and sweet potato producers, as well as Rhum producers, Celine and Ludovic.
Dwayne Tomah has been working to preserve, grow and celebrate his Passamaquoddy culture for years. He's getting an honorary doctorate this weekend and new resources to spread his culture with a year-long fellowship at Colbey College in Maine. ICT's Stewart Huntington has the interview. She's believed to be the first Alaska Native woman to graduate from Columbia University with a degree in civil engineering. However ongoing protests on campus resulted in her missing her chance to walk across the stage. ICT's Renata Birkenbuel reports that while Charitie Ropati may be disappointed that she didn't walk, she still stands proudly in solidarity with her classmates. A nonprofit in South Dakota is investing in its future focusing on the youth. The Cheyenne River Youth Project provides programming, events and services to community members. ICT previously spoke to its CEO Julie Garreau about the non-profit's recent purchase of land. Paris Wise has this follow-up interview. No matter your background, Saturday or Sunday dinners can be a popular reason to gather with loved ones and relatives. That's the case in Oklahoma, especially for five tribal nations that have been creating meals, for generations, out of a celebrated main ingredient. ICT's Aliyah Chavez explores wild onions.
We meet Matthew Creekkiller and Jacob Foreman, two cousins taking on the sport of cornhole. Inseparable since childhood, we watch as these American Cornhole League professionals, take it to the next level. We jump into the saddle with American's singing cowgirl and Miss Rodeo USA, Jessie Lynn Nichols. She shows us around the rodeo arena and shares the importance of family and investing in others. Brad Carson has dedicated his life to bettering the lives of Oklahomans. He shares this dedication and how his political and educational career led him from the White House to his role as President of the University of Tulsa. In our Cherokee Almanac, we learn how despite the promise of opportunity and prosperity, the introduction of railroads into Cherokee Nation instead brought hardship and new struggles.
NHL'er Mark Stone returns to help out, and brings goalie Calvin Pickard with him. The professional players share the in's and outs of pro-life. Team Stone takes on Team Pickard in a friendly game of paintball.
The mercury rises as Tannis and Mason see the sights of Williams Lake courtesy of world class rider James Doerfling. Caribou Chilcotin Jet boats might help beat the heat.
The participants evaluate how far they've come and the closing celebration takes place.
On this episode, Juaquin lays out the necessary elements for the construction of a small traditional bustle.
Aaron Spangler a wood sculptor from Park Rapids explains the story behind his art. The Jaques Art Center takes us on the journey of expanding their building. Plus learn the history of Al Gerner?s time spent as a depot agent on the Northern Pacific Railway in Blackduck.
Kris walks through the Sheguiandah Quarry on Manitoulin Island, an unmarked prehistoric site that proves Indigenous settlement since the Ice Age. Sarain visits with Anishnaabe Singer/Drummer/Teacher Tasheena Sarazin who creates safe places for women around the drum, on the pow wow trail, and in their own families and communities. Kris and Sarain get a glimpse into the food sustainability programs created by Enaadmaagehjik: Wikwemikong Development Commission on Manitoulin Island.
Dan takes Art to the English county of Devon to stay at a refurbished medieval farm and partake in the region's culinary gifts. Art and Dan are invited to cook a lamb dinner in the medieval kitchen.
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!
Capomo is a nutritious and medicinal tree whose bark seed sap and leaves have sustained indigenous peoples of Mexico Central America and the Caribbean for millennia. This video is made with the Indigenous Community of Chacala in west Mexico and explore the diverse medicinal and nutritional uses, and the challenges facing this imperiled tree.
Salal berries for digestive relief, Cedar tea to reduce fevers, and Spruce tips for nourishment and congestive relief... Traditional Salish foods and medicines are experiencing a revival in the Pacific Northwest. Indigenous peoples, environmentalists, and activists explore ways to nourish the body, mind, and spirit, fight food insecurity, address climate change and educate native youth about their traditions, which were often outlawed and nearly lost to colonization. In this 30-minute documentary, we explore this movement toward traditional knowledge for modern times and some of the myriad ways in which that knowledge is reemerging as a sustainable way to nourish and heal people and our struggling planet. We tour the urban woodlands with elder and traditional foods and medicines knowledge-keeper Dr. Rudolph Ryser. We visit the Tend, Gather, and Grow urban youth program in Wild Foods and Medicines in Olympia, Washington, building a cadre of native youth who are taking this knowledge back to their tribes. We explore the sustainable farming practices of the Squaxin Island Tribal Garden regional food security project, and partake in a delicious traditional feast with the Muckleshoot tribe. Join us on this journey toward a new sustainable future, built on strong healthy communities and traditional Indigenous knowledge rooted in a harmonious relationship with the earth.
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The Flandreau Santee Sioux Executive Council voted Tuesday to ban South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, from their lands. The vote means that all nine tribes in the state have passed votes banning Noem following a string of unwelcome comments from the governor. ICT's Amelia Schafer has been covering the story and joins us with the latest. James and Ernie is a Dine' comedy duo that has been entertaining Indigenous communities for decades. While the pair still performs together, each has taken their own path. ICT's Shirley Sneve has this interview with James Junes. A couple of retired professors are on a new journey with a quest for more people to read. In the pages of books, they now can find themselves and their Native families reflected. This Native-owned publishing company, Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing, showcases Native writers and artists by finding a niche in the market. ICT's Shirley Sneve interviewed Thomas Peacock, who owns the company with his wife, Elizabeth Albert-Peacock.
Hank and Josie are called to the hospital when Vicky and Bobbie are in a car accident. Everyone is banged up badly, especially Mick who is back in town. Bobbie and Vicky get grounded. Hank, Tazz, and Walt are called to an emergency repair job at a work camp.
Tuwhare, the warlord, has returned from battle to find his village engulfed in wrestling. The Europeans are planning a takeover in the ring and of the land. Tereti starts a business and a connection with Tuwhare's daughter Hinepu.
Cancer free Kyle comes to town, making Eva question her choices. Charlie takes the kids but double books himself, getting into hot water with Tara. Cameron and Gina receive complaints, forcing a new understanding of medical ethics.
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.
Theda shares her life story about growing up in C&A Country and the various relocations she had to endure as a child. Norma and Pat discuss the importance of teaching the language to our youth and the obstacles they face.
The Hawai'i State constitution, Article XI Section 7 says the state has an obligation to protect, control, and regulate the use of Hawai'i water resources for the benefit of its people for now and future generations. But why are the laws not being enforced?
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied tells of the ongoing struggle to ensure that the State of Hawai'i fulfills its commitments to the Native Hawaiian people stemming from the loss of their ancestral lands. The film describes the deep connection between Native Hawaiians and their ancestral lands, and how a portion of these lands were seized from the Hawaiian Kingdom after the overthrow in 1893 and placed in what today is called the Public Land Trust. The state administers this trust and is legally required to provide a portion of revenues from the trust to Native Hawaiians.
History and Change on the Old Spanish Trail, from Mountain Springs, Nevada to Salt Creek, California.
For decades, thousands of Navajos worked the railroads, maintaining the trans-continental network. Metal Road explores the dynamics of livelihood, family, and the railroads through the lens of a Navajo trackman.