We look back at the administration of Principal Chief Ross Swimmer and learn how he helped lay the groundwork for the Cherokee Nation we know today. Coleman Proctor is not just any rodeo cowboy, he's a six-time qualifier for the National Finals Rodeo. We saddle up and watch him work to improve his skills for a shot at a world championship title. What it means to be Cherokee can differ from person to person. We look at the history, ideals and values that define Cherokee Nation and how our tribe continues to thrive while maintaining its strong identity. In our Cherokee Almanac, we explore the complicated and even devastating effects Oklahoma statehood had on Cherokee Nation.
On this edition of Native Report... We travel to the Lac du Flambeau Nation in Wisconsin and attend their Wildrice Festival and Powwow. We then meet master birchbark canoe builder Wayne Valliere. We interview author Sharon Shuck about a speculative biography of her grandfather and why she wrote about him. We also learn what we can do to lead healthier lives and hear from our Elders on this edition of Native Report.
In this series kick-off of Tribal Police Files the officers inspect the scene of a motor vehicle accident where drinking and driving is suspected. The Chief Officer for the Stl'atl'imx Tribal Police Service, Dee Doss-Cody, attends a pow-wow and shares the importance of traditional spiritual practices for her team. Chief Officer Dee Doss-Cody also reveals the tension and pressure of facing danger down the barrel of a gun.
Gracey is commissioned by Pedal Magazine to shoot the 45 NRTH Triple Crown fat bike event. Fat bike riders will face 13.7 km of snow-covered single track and double track that shoulders the North Saskatchewan River.
Brandy Yanchyk starts her journey of Arizona in Phoenix where she visits the Desert Botanical Garden. Next, in Scottsdale, she learns to cook a delicious dish with Chef Jeremy Pacheco at Lon's restaurant. In Flagstaff, she tries glass blowing with local Glass Artist George Averbeck. In Sedona she explores the town in a jeep tour. Brandy then learns how to bake bread with Don Guerra of Barrio Bread in Tucson and tries beekeeping.
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk travels to Smith Falls, Ontario where she learns how to drive a luxury boat with Le Boat down the Rideau Canal which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then Brandy flies west across Canada to Abbotsford, British Columbia where she makes samosas at the Mann Farm and learns about the owners' South Asian Culture. Nearby Brandy explores the Seaside Pearl Farmgate Winery and tastes wine made with grapes from across British Columbia's wine regions.
In a remote Indian forest dwells an old man from a forgotten tribe once dreaded for its practice of head hunting. When the government decides to build a road through the wilderness the old man becomes a severe nuisance for the authorities. A city-bred young official, belonging to the same tribe and speaking the same language, tricks him into spending a few days in the city. When he comes back the old man is horrified to discover that a highway now runs through his beloved forest.
Narrated by Peter Coyote, FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL: ENDING JIM CROW IN ALASKA traces the Native Alaskan civil rights movement. The film profiles the remarkable people behind the victories for citizenship, voting rights, and school desegregation, including Alberta Schenck Adams ("Alaska's Rosa Parks") and Elizabeth Peratrovich, an unassuming young woman whose compelling testimony helped sway the Alaska State Senate to pass the first civil-rights bill since the Civil War. Blending re-enactments, rare and newly discovered historic footage and photographs, and interviews with tribal elders, FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL chronicles Alaska Natives' efforts to honor their heritage and leverage their future.
We look back at the administration of Principal Chief Ross Swimmer and learn how he helped lay the groundwork for the Cherokee Nation we know today. Coleman Proctor is not just any rodeo cowboy, he's a six-time qualifier for the National Finals Rodeo. We saddle up and watch him work to improve his skills for a shot at a world championship title. What it means to be Cherokee can differ from person to person. We look at the history, ideals and values that define Cherokee Nation and how our tribe continues to thrive while maintaining its strong identity. In our Cherokee Almanac, we explore the complicated and even devastating effects Oklahoma statehood had on Cherokee Nation.
A year ago Native media was huddled in a hotel room talking about the death of Indian Country Today. Now the paper is back ... but it almost doesn't matter because there is so much Native media going on across the country. A golden age?
Teepee packs his suitcase; Teepee rides in an airplane.
In Noongar Boodgar, Noongar Country there's so much to see, from the boorn, the trees, right down to the djet, the pretty little flowers.
Kokum's pussy willows signal spring, when the world wakes up again and everything's brand new. Spring Salmon fingerling carvings are presented, Jodie and Jason play hide and seek to the 5 Little Raindrops song to help Gertie stay awake, and Kokum gets a big surprise from last year's spring gathering.
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.
When no one can make Swooper the magpie better, Little J struggles to say goodbye. Little J, Big Cuz and Levi find old magpie Swooper lying on the ground. Little J's hopeful they can make him better, but sadly he dies. Nanna encourages the kids to give him a good send off, once Little J accepts that Swooper's gone.
Big Cuz leads the school's weaving excursion - and it's mayhem! Big Cuz is excited - Nanna's taking the class out bush to gather pandanus for weaving. But Nanna is called in to work so Big Cuz takes over, with comically chaotic results. Old Dog chews the first aid kit and Levi cuts his hand - but Big Cuz shines at bush medicine.
Amy finds herself in the role of the young girl who thinks she is better than everyone else. Amy makes a deal with the geese to fly south with them for the winter. She builds herself goose feather wings and announces to everyone to "look" at her. When everyone is watching, Amy crashes down, breaking the ice below. Alone, she learns that being the best isn't as important as being with friends and family.
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.
We can all help save animal homes - learn from Dr. Ruby Dunstan who helped protect the Stein Valley and wildlife habitat.
Singer, songwriter and 14-time winner of the Na Hoku Hanohano Award, Mark Yamanaka, joined us in the Cooking Hawaiian Style Kitchen. Proudly representing Hawaii island and the town of Hilo. He said he loves to cook and is sharing that side of his talents with his Tulip Fried Rice recipe.
Perry does some Cheyenne kickball training and tries for his personal best, dribbling the soccer ball as fast as he can through staggered pylons. Later, he makes a rabbit stew with potatoes, celery, onion and carrots.
Simon Baker travels to the Bayous of southern Louisiana to see how three indigenous tribes are adapting to rising sea levels that are slowly sinking their communities.
With a trimmed down roster, the team travels to a remote location for some team building. In a simulated plane crash they are forced to survive on minimal resources and in the process really get to know each other.
Alaska-based magazine, Mushing Magazine commissions Gracey to cover a world-class dog-sled event called Mushers Rendezvous. Gracey covers a musher named Carl Knudsen who comes from a family of mushers. Keeping up and getting in front of the sleds will be Gracey's biggest challenge.
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.
"Indian Road" is a magazine-style TV show featuring engaging stories from Indian Country produced by Cheyenne and Arapaho Television. The show's focus is sharing stories about events, businesses and activities with a Native flair.
Lisa travels to her home community to speak with the Tsilhqot'in Chiefs, central to the historic land title settlement. This isn't 'Treaty' this is 'Title' and this changes everything. This episode features interviews with Chief Joe Alphonse, Crystal Verhaeghe, Chief Percy Guichon and Chief Roger William.
From the stage to the written page to the traditional campfire, Drew explores the role indigenous storytelling plays in myth-making, theater, and in keeping native culture alive and well.
In Ibiza, Dan's summer childhood home, Dan and Art go spear fishing on the Mediterranean! With a big load of tropical fish, Dan decides they are going to make a seafood paella.
For thousands of years, traditional Inuit sports have been vital for surviving the unforgiving Arctic. Acrobatic and explosive, these ancestral games evolved to strengthen the mind, body and spirit within the community. "Games of the North" follows four modern Inuit athletes and reveals their unique relationship to the games as they compete across the North. As unprecedented changes sweeps across their traditional lands, their stories illuminate the importance of the games today.
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 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.
Tom tells Shayla to go further down the Pacific Northwest and see if the people are seeing the same Sasquatch as she has found in other places. He tells her to go visit the Yakama Nation.
Written and directed by Angie-Pepper O'Bomsawin. Julie Paama-Pengelly is a veteran in the revitalization of ta moko Maori tattooing. Her studio in Mount Maunganui mixes contemporary and traditional designs and cultivates artists from all walks of life. With twenty years teaching experience, her art practice ranges from the use of symbolic imagery to pure abstraction in graphic design, painting, mixed media, and tattooing. Over time many misconceptions have surfaced about who has the right to wear and practice tâ moko. Julie is one of the first women to practice in the male-dominated field. She is a strong voice for Maori women's rights and continues to break down barriers to give women a place in tâ moko and in the arts.
"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.
HOMECOMING SONG is a poetic documentary that tells the parallel stories of two men who returned home, and the ancient song that connects them. Many years ago, Kaax'achgook of the Kiks.adi clan of Southeast Alaska disappeared at sea and was thought lost by his family and people. Three years later he returned with a song telling of his experiences. Years later, a young First Nations man named Pete Sidney went off to fight in WW2. When he came back after being away for six years, his mother Angela sang this song for him.
Waila music comes from the Tohono O'odham, the native people of the Sonoran desert and the largest Indian tribe of southern Arizona. Waila (pronounced why-la) is an O'odham word that comes from the Spanish word "baile," which means "to dance." There are no words to waila music -- it is only instrumental, and is played on a button accordion, alto saxophone, electric six-string and bass guitars, and drums. Waila began from the music of early fiddle bands that adapted European and Mexican tunes heard in northern Sonora. The dances performed in the waila tradition are the waila (which is similar to a polka), the chote (based on a folk dance from Scotland or Germany), and the mazurka (based on a Polish folk dance). Regardless of the beat, all waila dances are performed while moving around the floor in a counterclockwise direction.
P'urhepecha Uekani (Beloved P'urhepecha) is a short film depicting two young singers visiting their P'urhepecha music elder maestro (teacher) in his Indigenous Mexican pueblo
What does a family have to endure to create a future for itself? In April 2000, Alex White Plume and his Lakota family planted industrial hemp on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota after other crops had failed. They put their hopes for a sustainable economy in hemp's hardiness and a booming worldwide demand for its many products, from clothing to food. Although growing hemp, a relative of marijuana, was banned in the U.S., Alex believed that tribal sovereignty, along with hemp's non-psychoactive properties, would protect him. But when federal agents raided the White Plumes' fields, the Lakota Nation was swept into a Byzantine struggle over tribal sovereignty, economic rights and common sense.