Thaddeus Strassberger is making a name for himself in the wide world of opera. We go backstage to see how he immerses himself in the craft and skill of stage design and direction. Kristin Treager has led a life of twists and turns. We buckle up and go along for the ride to hear how she went from champion professional race car driving to the court room. Visual artist Brenda Mallory uses reclaimed objects, textiles and beeswax to create her works of art. We join her as she salvages items and explores and refines her organic process. In our Cherokee Almanac, we take a look back at "Oklahoma's favorite son" and the events that led to Will Rogers' national fame.
On this edition of Native Report... We experience "Our Home: Native Minnesota," a exhibit at the Minnesota History Center. We then visit Hocokata Ti, the new cultural center of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. And we learn about the Sami Center of North America. We also learn what we can do to lead healthier lives and hear from our Elders on this edition of Native Report.
A lively First Nations Day parade and powwow means the officers of the Tribal Police get to interact and celebrate with their community.
Gracey is commissioned to shoot photos of the Mudderella event in Whistler, BC. This event is a 5 to 7 mile obstacle course challenge, designed by women for women. They expect to have five to ten thousand participants so Gracey's opportunity to get a good shot is endless.
Brandy Yanchyk starts her journey of Nevada exploring the extraordinary Cathedral Gorge State Park. Then she travels to the city of Ely to learn how to drive a diesel locomotive at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum and discover garnets at the Garnet Hill Recreation Area. Outside Fallon, Brandy meets Mike Williams, a Paiute-Shoshone artisan who makes tule duck decoys. Brandy finishes her journey in the Carson Valley to learn about the local Basque culture and see wild horses.
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk travels to Carters Point, New Brunswick where she learns about sturgeon caviar from Cornel Ceapa from Acadian Sturgeon and Caviar Inc. Then Brandy visits with the Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation for an Indigenous tourism experience with Stephen and Florence Paul from First Nations Tourism. Next Brandy goes to Gananoque, Ontario where she sees the magnificent 1000 islands in a helicopter tour with Kouri's Kopters Inc.
The six travelers embark on a life-changing 28-day journey into Indigenous communities across Canada. In Kanasatake, Quebec, they are exposed to new perspective about the Oka Siege. And in Natuasish, Labrador, time spent with the local Innu people sheds new light on its residents and history.
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.
Traveling to northern Saskatchewan, the six travelers face their biggest test yet as they meet with people from communities deeply affected by the death of Colten Boushie. Finally, the group travels to the Yukon, where self-governance is helping a community flourish.
Thaddeus Strassberger is making a name for himself in the wide world of opera. We go backstage to see how he immerses himself in the craft and skill of stage design and direction. Kristin Treager has led a life of twists and turns. We buckle up and go along for the ride to hear how she went from champion professional race car driving to the court room. Visual artist Brenda Mallory uses reclaimed objects, textiles and beeswax to create her works of art. We join her as she salvages items and explores and refines her organic process. In our Cherokee Almanac, we take a look back at "Oklahoma's favorite son" and the events that led to Will Rogers' national fame.
Mary Kathryn Nagle is a busy attorney, practicing law in Oklahoma and Washington, DC, and in her spare time she is heading up a new program at Yale. She's also an amazing playright with shows running on both coasts.
Teepee makes bannock; Teepee washes the dishes by himself for the first time.
Going Bush is Moorditj ana. Noongar mob love getting out and about in noongar boodja, Noongar country. There are so many solid things to do. Bush walking with moort and Koorda, family and friends is a good way to see so many different parts of Noongar country.
This episode is filled with physical challenges: Tiga and cohorts keep trying to reach their goal for Jumping Jacks, Jason and Jodie build and climb a make-believe mountain, elders paddle hard in racing canoes, and a robin learns to sing his song.
Joe and his friends are looking forward to the outdoor movie screening on the beach tonight but Hank hasn't shown up with the projection equipment. The kids discover he has had some bad luck on his journey and must rescue him in time for the big movie night event. When a storm approaches, the trio are sent to alert the people of Turtle Bay. Nina feels anxious but helping a nervous little goat into the safety of the town hall makes her realize that helping someone else is a good way to overcome your fear.
Housework turns into a slapstick disaster when Little J and Big Cuz take over. Nanna is unwell so Little J and Big Cuz eagerly take over running the house - their way! Fun ways to do housework soon descend into slapstick chaos.
Little J is anxious about the school sleepover, while Big Cuz smuggles in her beloved teddy. The School Sleepover is exciting...and challenging. Little J's scared of the dark and Big Cuz still sleeps with her teddy. Can they get through the night with some help from their friends?
Amy introduces all the songs heard from each episode of season 1
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.
Visit with Elder Woody Morrison who shares about how it all began - from an Indigenous perspective and we learn some of the science of the big bang.
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.
Perry plays a Sioux game called "Shoot the Buffalo." Later, he makes spaghetti sauce with fresh ground bison and fries up garlic bannock to go with it. Along the way, he encourages people to connect and identify with their cultures.
Simon Baker travels to Manitoba, in the heart of the Canadian Prairies, to see why the world's tenth largest lake is dying and how indigenous knowledge can provide a means to ensure its survival.
There are only a few Aboriginal players in the NHL today. And even fewer that have won a Stanley Cup. Jordan Nolan of the L.A. Kings is one of them. He joins the Hit The Ice team to help them get ready both physically and mentally for their last big game.
A California-based clothing company called Be Non Human commissions Gracey to take photos of one of its sponsored elite female athletes, Shana Pasapa. Shana is an inspiring Aboriginal athlete and Gracey recognizes this as a great opportunity to build another connection to a branded company.
This segment is a small highlight of Indian Market 2021
"Indian Road" Season Two Episode Two focuses entirely on the new First Americans Museum (FAM) in Oklahoma City. It took 20+ years for FAM to move from an idea to a first-class museum, and now it stands as a gathering place for not only Oklahoma Tribes, but also for Natives and non-Natives from all over.
Lisa sends writer and Six Nations part-time resident Falen Johnson into her reserve to explore the push and pull of reserve life. This episode features interviews with Santee Smith, Cheri Maracle and a round-table discussion with Falen's family.
Drew reveals an amazing indigenous-survivalist-past when travels to the Canadian Rockies. There he learns live with no tools or shelter, and how to throw the deadly Central American weapon called the "atlatl" spear. Then he visits an ancient tribe still salmon net-fishing off the cliffs of a treacherous Washington State river.
Art and Dan arrive in Iqaluit and while walking in the elements, are turned back by a blizzard. When the storm dies, they travel the hillsides hunting arctic hare. Later the hosts visit Sylvia Cloutier who gives them lessons on making aluk, an Inuit dessert of berries and caribou fat.
On a Knife Edge is a coming-of-age story of George Dull Knife, a Lakota teenager growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. George is being raised by his single father, Guy Dull Knife, Jr. - a veteran of both Vietnam and the Occupation of Wounded Knee - and is inspired by his family legacy of survivors and leaders to help shape his own generation's fight for social justice.
In the second of two semifinal episodes, the three remaining semifinalists pitch their concepts to the Bears. Then, we find out who is advancing to the grand finale to pitch to a panel of guest judges for the chance to win $100,000!
Rich Francis visits the Mohawk community of Kahnawake, Quebec, where he discovers an ancient technique of spear-fishing one of his favourite fish- the Walleye! Joined by his friend Treena DeLormier, a Mohawk professor of Nutrition at McGill University, Rich will meet Christine. ZacharyDeom, Kanawake's Chief of Council, who will show Rich how she makes her famous "Mohawk Minestrone", her take on traditional corn soup. Local fisherman and ex-RCMP officer Billy Diabo will take Rich out on the river to learn the process involved in harvesting the fish with his version of the spear- the pitchfork! Together, they will teach Rich about the history and relevance of Walleye to the Mohawk of the St. Lawrence river and Great Lake regions. With his culinary imagination sparked by the flavours found along the St. Lawrence, Rich brings his new learnings to the firepit, inspired to create some new and exciting sturgeon dishes for everyone to enjoy, including the viewers at home.
Tom sends Shayla to the East Coast to see if their fairies are evil like the Bell Island fairies or if they are the same entity as Little People.
Written and directed by Roxann Whitebean. Isaac Murdoch and Christi Belcourt founded the Onaman Collective, which represents a group of multidisciplinary artists who focus on land-based decolonization. They established a new traditional community called Nimkii Aazhibikong in Northern Ontario. Under the guidance of elders, they studied ancient markings from the past and are carrying them forward by tattooing individuals from various nations to unify the Indigenous peoples of the land.
On this episode of Native Shorts hosts Ariel Tweto (Inupiaq) and Bird Runningwater (Northern Cheyenne/Mescalero Apache) discuss the film This Is the Way We Rise. They also screen and discuss the film Conversion.
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.
Injunuity is a collage of reflections on the Native American world, our shared past, our turbulent present, and our undiscovered future. From Columbus to the western expansion to tribal casinos, we are taught that the Native way, while at times glorious, is something of the past, something that needed to be replaced by a manifest destiny from across the ocean. But in a world increasingly short of real answers, it is time we looked to Native wisdom for guidance. It is time for some Injunuity. Injunuity is a mix of animation, music, and real thoughts from real people exploring our world from the Native American perspective. Every word spoken is verbatim, every thought and opinion is real, told in nine short pieces and covering such topics as language preservation, sacred sites, and the environment. But rather than simply revisit our history, the goal of Injunuity is to help define our future, to try and figure out the path that lies before us, to focus on where we are going as well as where we have been.
DJ Shub, the Godfather of PowWowStep brings us a live visual performance of his JUNO award-winning, chart-topping electronic Indigenous album: War Club. Filmed at the Ska-Nah-Doht Village & Lower Thames Conservation, DJ Shub partners with special guests and Indigenous dancers bringing a message of protest and power. This celebration of Indigenous music and culture follows a narrative of a young girl who finds her long-lost brother with the guidance of an enchanted Indigenous War Club. Set on conservation land, The War Club special is an immersive, high-energy electronic music experience that places the viewer in the midst of the show. DJ Shub energetically performs at the turntable decks against dynamic movement from Indigenous dancers and featured artists.
When new immigrant Ivan encounters the persistent ghost of a Native American spirit, he must choose between his job in a New York City pizza shop or a chief's 500-year old call. A compelling and at times humorous black & white short film about peace, truth & reconciliation.
Native America Calling: News Program - 2022 Sundance Film Festival Recap