A domestic violence dispute leads Tara and Bob to the home of Clinton Morrison. When Morrison's frightened wife refuses to talk, Tara's instincts tell her Bob is involved. Desperate to keep his secrets intact, Bob commits and unthinkable act, showing Tara just how dangerous he is when backed into a corner. Tara's intuition becomes all too real when she suffers flashbacks of a disturbing dream about Blackhorse set in another time.
Eva brings Gary to the Rez for Thanksgiving and gets an unpleasant surprise. Nancy confides in Farida-with help from medical marijuana. Cameron gets a visitor at his stuido. Charlie gets an avian prescription for his depression.
Pre-contact, midwifery was a traditional practice among First Nations across the country. Driven underground for over a century, Midwifery is currently enjoying a long overdue reclamation. Meet the women at the helm of this movement, and hear how this ancient practice benefits the health of mother and child, and their community.
The crew is shuttled to untouched riding areas of the Kamloops Lake, but Tannis sees herself setting off on a different ship altogether.
Three Indigenous innovators impress the Bears with their new products and technologies that tackle challenges in health and safety, baby care and food security.
Grandpa Joe's Country follows Joe Beetus on a moose hunt as he chronicles his 65 years of living in the Koyukuk River Valley.
Dan and Art are trying the Ibiza signature dish Bullit de Peix (fish stew) and Dan decides to make his own version. First, they must go fishing. Dan teaches Art various techniques including fishing with bread. The guys are invited to cook at SOS, a family owned restaurant in Cala Llonga.
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.
WEAVING WORLDS presents an absorbing and intimate portrait of economic and cultural survival through art. The documentary traces the history of Navajo rug weavers and their role within the global economy by highlighting the stories and characters behind the production and trading of Navajo rugs. Told from the weavers' point-of-view, WEAVING WORLDS turns a keen and compassionate eye toward indigenous artists and their struggle to maintain pride and cultural vitality through their textiles. Contemporary Navajo weavers including Nicole Horseherder, a member of Black Mesa Weavers for Life and Land speak about the importance of weaving traditions, or Nahadzaan Hadilneeh, to Navajo culture. WEAVING WORLDS illuminates the rich visual experience of this Native craft by combining shots of the Navajo reservation with scenes of Navajo women weaving delicate motifs into colorful rugs. Through interviews and oral histories, the program also explores the relationship between weaving and family relations and the sometimes controversial interdependency between Indigenous artisans and Anglo traders.
Looking Toward Home is a one-hour documentary profiling the increasing number of Native Americans leaving the reservation for life in cities areas such as Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The life and times of urban Indians are shown primarily through the eyes of these individuals as they attempt to maintain their cultural identity while living away from the culturally nurturing climate of the tribal reservation. Narrator, Conroy Chino begins the urban Indian journey from relocation to current issues facing native people in urban environments. He describes the importance of community building, health care, education, and cultural identity while addressing the issue of overcoming community invisibility.
Haida and Cree singer Kristi Lane Sinclair shares her emotional journey of returning to Haida Gwaii to find love and forgiveness. In this episode dedicated to Kristi's late mother, Kristi connects with close friend and fellow creator Sara Roque.
The ladies learn that preparing healthy meals doesn't have to be a chore and that healthy food can taste delicious.
Teepee writes his name; Teepee eats lunch in the school cafeteria for the first time.
Djinang, Look! It's a yongka, a kangaroo. And can you see the wetj, the emu full of feathers.
It's a really hot day. Tiga is jealous that Kimmie and Jason get to play in a cool shower of water. He decides that Shhh is a cool sound. Kokum takes him on a walk through the cool forests to Saulteau Nation Reserve where Tiga and the children explore the Shhhh sound and learn to make bannock. Kimmie and Jason have had a hard time learning to share their toys but with the help of Gertie and Gavin, Tiga teaches them the Sharing Song so they can work out how to share the lovely birch bark basket Tiga has brought them from Saulteau
When Joe finds a small carved owl he knows that it must belong to someone in Turtle Bay but because he wants to keep it he is reluctant to search for the carving's owner. Only when he sees how upset Buddy is at losing his lucky marble does Joe finally return the precious carving to its owner. Buddy is so nervous around a new large puppy that his fear turns a simple dog walking mission into a wild chase. But when he sees the big pup is headed for danger he faces his fear, takes charge and saves the day!
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.
The community of Wapos Bay is celebrating Kohkum Mary's nomination for a lifetime Aboriginal Accomplishment Award. Mushom, Jacob, Talon and T-Bear must go hunting a moose for the traditional honor feast. T-Bear helps an old hunter, Gabriel, who accidentally shoots and injures a mother moose with her young calf. They must track down the moose in order to save them both and restore balance to the environment.
We meet archaeologist Dr. Rudy Reimer to study the ground beneath out feet and Kai shows us how to make our own rocks!
Sara Lufrano is the owner of the newly opened Paniolos in Kailua. She joins us in our kitchen at Kualoa Ranch to make their famous Paniolo Steak Tacos.
In this episode, Chef Kelly is in Va?tupu, Wallis and Futuna, to revisit the "Umu." For her revisit, she meets with Joseph, a pig farmer, as well as a taro producer, Nicolas.
Elder Virgil Surveyor has always believed in education as a key to a fulfilling life. Join Mr. Surveyor as he takes us back to some interesting times. From discrimination during his schoolboy days to serving as a high school principal, Virgil has seen much and has always reserved a place in his life for tradition.
Language instructor Brian Kingfisher of the College of St. Scholastica navigates new ways of teaching the Ojibwe language during the pandemic; grassroots groups help unsheltered Native people amid COVID-19.
It's game day! The first out of two important showcase games is finally here. The players were warned that not everyone would be playing and a few boys are forced to watch the game from the sidelines. Scouts are present and so are the nerves. No one wants to lose and every player wants to prove to the coaching staff that they made the right choice in keeping them in the line-up.
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 ladies learn that preparing healthy meals doesn't have to be a chore and that healthy food can taste delicious.
It's the premier edition of Making Regalia with your host, Juaquin Lonelodge. Juaquin is a former national Men's Fancy Dance champion and master regalia craftsman. Join him as he takes you step by step through the processes of Making Regalia.
The Native Drum, hosted by master drum maker, Shawn Littlebear is a how-to television series. Littlebear is a traditional drum maker who shares with us his techniques for making drums.
A production of NPR radio affiliate and FNX sister station KVCR, host David Flemming and/or Sahar Khadjenoury (Navajo Nation) visit with Native American artists about their work and endeavors.
Dan and Art are trying the Ibiza signature dish Bullit de Peix (fish stew) and Dan decides to make his own version. First, they must go fishing. Dan teaches Art various techniques including fishing with bread. The guys are invited to cook at SOS, a family owned restaurant in Cala Llonga.
Dave travels to Writing On Stone Provincial Park in Alberta before heading south to meet with a Native American Solar Pyographer.
The six participants travel south to Thunder Bay, where a number of tragic incidents have exposed racist attitudes towards Indigenous people. Then, a meeting with residential school survivors in southern Ontario shocks the participants.
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Elder Virgil Surveyor has always believed in education as a key to a fulfilling life. Join Mr. Surveyor as he takes us back to some interesting times. From discrimination during his schoolboy days to serving as a high school principal, Virgil has seen much and has always reserved a place in his life for tradition.
Shayla makes her way to beautiful Victoria, British Columbia where a unique bird known as a white raven has been spotted.
Trevor is challenged to use his "gift" when he and Cheyenne are confronted with serious danger. Justin begins to wonder whether his new buddy, Brody, hints of danger. Liz flirts with another type of danger when she makes a detour to see Matthew while she's on her trip to purchase a wedding dress for her marriage to John Eagle.
Ojibwe hip hop artist Cody Coyote sends a powerful message of self worth and enlightenment with a mix of spoken word and hip hop songs. His work as a motivational speaker informs a personal and intimate discussion about struggling to find his place in the world and overcoming darkness by discovering and connecting with his indigenous roots.
The hosts are meeting Dan's friend Matt at one of the trendy beach restaurants of Ibiza and Matt challenges Dan to cook at his countryside estate. Dan accepts the offer and the guys immediately set out to gather ingredients. It's not a hunt nor are they fishing, they plan to gather all their goods from local markets and gardens!
A production of NPR radio affiliate and FNX sister station KVCR, host David Flemming and/or Sahar Khadjenoury (Navajo Nation) visit with Native American artists about their work and endeavors.
Over the Centuries, the Great Lakes have been home to hundreds tribes and a source of fresh water, food, and health. Indigenous creation stories describe the world came into being on a back of a turtle shell, and today they know the earth as Turtle Island. Growing Native host Stacey Thunder (Red Lake and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe) guides this journey by engaging tribal voices while touring Indian country with those who still devote their lives to care for the land.
Mad Cow Sacred Cow: a farm crisis, a food crisis and the bizarre journey of a beef-eating Hindu Terrified of his food, filmmaker Anand Ramayya (Cosmic Current) embarks on a journey from his in-laws family farm in Canada all the way back to India, land of the Sacred Cow. His journey reveals shocking connections between the Mad Cow crisis, Farm crisis and Global Food crisis.