Two American brothers go missing on a fishing trip, leaving behind a trashed cottage, blood evidence and traces of cocaine. All roads lead to Harley, the dangerously sexy cottage owner who called in the cops. Did Tara's key suspect trash his own place? Something keeps drawing Harley back to the crime scene and Tara is determined to find out what he knows. When one brother turns up dead and an empty boat floats to shore, Tara follows her hunch that the brothers' connection to Harley and the townspeople is more than it seems. Tara learns of the mysterious Dog Island, where stray dogs were once abandoned to cannibalize each other.
Gina's worst nightmare is dissecting Juliet's face and brain-and she's not sure she can handle it, and she doesn't know what to do with her "gift". Charlie's wife is pregnant.
Female Aboriginal RCMP officers from BC's Fraser Valley and Halifax Nova Scotia, share stories of what it means to be a native cop serving both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. Their unexpected struggle is to overcome the stigma of the RCMP within their own communities.
Wind and water are two elements that can throw a challenge to even the most seasoned photographers, and Gracey faces new experiences by shooting the Canadian Open Freestyle Kiteboarding event at the Squamish Spit, and features champion kiteboarder Sam Medysky.
In the first of two semifinal episodes, we learn a little bit more about three of the competitors before they pitch to the Bears for a coveted spot in the grand finale and a chance to win the $100,000 grand prize.
The Bible and the Distant Time gives a rare glimpse of some of the ways that traditional Athabascan beliefs and Christian beliefs coexist in villages on the Koyukuk River.
Dan and Art have a thoroughly British experience at Belvoir Castle.
Ernesto came from El Salvador in 1992, where he sold food in his early childhood. Although his friends tried to discourage him, with determination and hard work, he opened EE Burritos. He dealt with the threat of extortion, but remained very professional. Ernesto helped with the after school literacy program providing children with a healthy meals. He also helped parents and neighbors with food to get them through the month. Ernesto believes in second chances and helping people get back into society.
A tough story that reveals the Kurdish genocide, Razawa's history shows the power of determination and humor for overcoming personal tragedy. After years of struggle, Razawa is practicing medicine in North America knowing that her son will be given opportunities that she could never have dreamed of living in Iraq under Saddam Hussein's genocidal rule.
Circle of Voices is a theatre and film program for the aboriginal youth in Saskatchewan. Preparing them for the stage and auditions. The eight-month program consists of four components: 1) Cultural development, 2) Performing Arts skill development, 3) Life skills, and 4) Career development
The six travelers begin their journey in heart of Canada; Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here they meet prominent Indigenous activist Michael Redhead Champagne who sheds some light on the road ahead. In Winnipeg their journey includes working alongside two community driven movements; the Bear Clan patrol which works to keep Winnipeg's notorious North End streets safe, and Drag the Red which takes on the sobering task of helping to solve cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women by searching the river, and the riverbank, for remains or other evidence. From Winnipeg the group travels over 2,000 km north to the remote Inuit community of Kimmirut where they discover life on the land is more intense than they ever could have imagined.
After considering the warming winters in Haudenosaunee territory, Oneida songwriter Lacey Hill sets out to write a song that considers the growing challenges of maintaining the tradition of Snow Snake competitions, competitions her grandfather always won.
The role of spirituality is examined when the group builds a sweat lodge.
Teepee goes to the toy store and to a birthday party for the first time.
Koora koora, long ago, and yeyi, now, are both important to our moort, our family. Long time ago noongar people grew up in the bush, living the traditional noongar ways. These days most people live in the cities and towns.
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.
On a trek to see the stars at a special place in the woods where Buddy sees lots of natural wonders but Joe and Nina are more interested in the games on a cell phone. When Buddy sees Smudge has wondered off into trouble the others finally realize they must pay attention and even use technology to help with the rescue. When a new playmate arrives, Nina becomes increasingly competitive but finds she's not the best at everything. A baby otter needs rescuing and Nina and the friend discover that working together as a duo they can equally contribute to saving the day.
Big Cuz decides she's too grown-up for toys - so Little J gives her old teddy to B Boy. B Boy loves playing with his new teddy, especially rough and tumble games, much to Big Cuz's dismay. Now she desperately wants her beloved teddy back.
Big Cuz is under pressure - Little J is so convinced she's going to catch a big Murray Cod, he's invited guests to the river for a campfire feed. But whatever they try, the kids can't seem to catch a fish. Fingers crossed their fish traps work in time
Amy, Casey and Theodore meet an unusual boy who is on his way to his village. The chief has stolen the sun and has absolute power over night and day. The kids and their new friend convince the Chief to play a "riddle" game show, with the winner receiving the gift of the sun. The lesson learned is not to steal.
Wapos Bay has a bear problem. While training for the summer fair's youth triathlon, Talon, T-Bear and Devon encounter a bear, only to be saved by visiting park ranger and action movie star Charles Norris. The boys work hard and win the games, learning about self-esteem and teamwork in the process, while a conservation team succeeds in capturing the remaining bears.
Celebrated artists Sonny Assu and Dionne Paul make art and show us how fascinating the world of colours and design can be.
Chef Kevin is no stranger to incredible kitchens as he did his time in a few Michelin star restaurants. When you ask what type of food he serves, its hard to put your finger on one particular style but I will say he can do it all. Fresh, local ingredients with hints of Chinese, Japanese, American. All that matters is his food is clean and ONO. Today he shares one of his secrets from his menu that won't disappoint, Chilled Poached Shrimp Salad.
In this episode, Chef Kelly is in Guadeloupe. The young commis chef Lunella takes Chef Kelly to meet with Patricia to discover the traditional recipe of the "bebele aux tripes de boeuf frites" (beef tripes belele with fries). For her revisit, Chef Kelly meets with Honore and Marcel, two bovine producers in Saint Fran?ois as well as a breadfruit producer in Marie-Galante, Lucie.
James grew up with traditional ways which had a tremendous influence on him. Listen in as James recalls the language of his people and his involvement with traditional dance.
Native student shares beginnings of a journey into the medical field in pandemic times; learn more about Native Report hosts Rita Aspinwall and Ernie Stevens.
With three days left before the big game, the practice intensity rises. A player is forced to return home following a series of unfortunate events.
Gracey Dove heads out on her own to try and make a living as a freelance photographer in the action sport world. She meets up with Brett Tippie and he opens the door for Gracey to meet legendary mountain bike photographer Margus Riga, to shoot Whistler Crankworx Festival.
The role of spirituality is examined when the group builds a sweat lodge.
Dressmaker/Artist, Terra Houska co-hosts this episode with Juaquin Lonelodge. Terra introduces viewers to the fundamentals of straight dress making.
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.
The FNX original series based on the 91.9FM radio series KVC-Arts returns for a 9th episode featuring Native Shorts hosts Ariel Tweto (Inupiaq) and Bird Runningwater (Northern Cheyenne/Mescalero Apache).
Dan and Art have a thoroughly British experience at Belvoir Castle.
Dave travels to his tribe's annual powwow in Newfoundland before heading south to Louisiana for a special family reunion on the bayou.
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 a landscape as dramatic as its stories, We Breathe Again intimately explores the lives of our Alaska Native people, each confronting the impacts of historic trauma and suicide. Reflected in the northern lights and the city streetlights, from the ice roads to the asphalt, the characters battle for personal healing, hoping to break new trails for their families and their communities to follow. "Sometimes the darker days of your childhood have real long-lasting effects," says one survivor. "There's something about suicide that just tears your heart out." We Breathe Again is an intimate, authentic portrait of people working to break a cycle of trauma and rebuild their communities' strength and resilience.
The group arrives in Muskrat Dam, one of several fly-in reserves in Northern Ontario. Most Canadians don't understand why people continue to live in remote places like this one. During their stay the group will learn why relocating isn't an option for the people whose families have been here for generations. They will also learn tough lessons about educating youth in a remote fly-in community, the impact of the legacy of residential schools, and how it is possible that clean drinking water is an issue here and in 140 other reserves across the country. The next stop takes the travelers deep into the heart of Alberta. With a population of over 17,000, Maskwacis has a reputation for gangs, crime, and a high suicide rate, but by the time this leg of their journey is over, the six will have attended their first Pow Wow and sweat lodge ceremony, and some attitudes within the group begin a major shift.