In this episode, we venture deep into Cherokee Country to visit the Foreman family and learn how these folks fell in love with rodeo and the cowboy way of life. Then, OsiyoTV gets in the ring with The Man They Call Fuel, a Cherokee professional wrestler whose enthusiasm is rivaled only by his drive to help others. Cherokee National Treasure Martha Berry then shares how a desire to reconnect with her heritage led to helping recover the nearly lost art of Southeastern-style beadwork. We also look at the history of Springplace Mission, the first mission of its kind established to educate Cherokees, and get back to language basics in a new set of "Let's Talk Cherokee" language lessons.
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.
A lively First Nations Day parade and powwow means the officers of the Tribal Police get to interact and celebrate with their community.
Gallup continues to push Mason out of his comfort zone, and now mentors Mason and Gracey on a wave sports shoot in Punta San Carlos Mexico. Mason discovers that shooting pros launching themselves off the waves on kiteboards and windsurf boards is not as easy as it looks.
Brandy starts her journey in Oregon in Portland where she learns about the Maker movement and craft beer. Then she travels to Albany to ride and carve at Albany's Historic Carousel Museum. Next she goes on an ATV excursion through Deschutes National Forest and learns to be a cattle rancher in Fossil. She finishes her trip in Pendleton where she learns how to make cowboy boots and visits the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute.
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.
Filmmaker Ed Breeding takes viewers into depth with Mother Earth. He shares the beautiful landscapes, and areas of Mother Earth, and the negativity that has been taking place as a result of the human effect. Also, several tribal elders and leaders in the community voice their thoughts and give advice on the human species finding balance and living in peace in harmony with the environment and each other.
Native Cry By Deep Wells, Featuring Geronimo Vela
The one-hundred-and-twenty hand-crafted birds, formed from coconut fiber and lightweight materials traditionally used in West Coast Indigenous basket making, currently sit on cables placed in the gardens during a recent holiday light show. The birds are part of a public health-focused art installation titled "Birds on a Wire."
Traditional Indigenous Ways of Being is an excellent blueprint for us all. Our Sacred Earth Mother is the Star of this film, and from her messages of great wisdom, we learn about the importance of balance and harmony with our environment and all living things. She teaches us about the need for incorporating, Respect, Discipline, and Responsibility (RDR) in all our actions.
KVIE Arts Showcase celebrates arts from around the world and right here at home. Come with us as we experience America's most interesting and talented artists.
In this episode, we venture deep into Cherokee Country to visit the Foreman family and learn how these folks fell in love with rodeo and the cowboy way of life. Then, OsiyoTV gets in the ring with The Man They Call Fuel, a Cherokee professional wrestler whose enthusiasm is rivaled only by his drive to help others. Cherokee National Treasure Martha Berry then shares how a desire to reconnect with her heritage led to helping recover the nearly lost art of Southeastern-style beadwork. We also look at the history of Springplace Mission, the first mission of its kind established to educate Cherokees, and get back to language basics in a new set of "Let's Talk Cherokee" language lessons.
Profile of Carol and Denise Juneau. Carol Juneau had a simple idea: Teach Indian education to all as a basic standard of citizenship. She was successful making that idea law as a state senator. Now her daughter, Denise Juneau will run Seattle's school district. Profile of the mother and daughter.
Teepee makes bannock; Teepee washes the dishes by himself for the first time.
Maambakoort, is the noongar word for ocean. Noongar people love the ocean. They catch biggest mob of djildjit and karil, fish and crabs. When it gets really hot, they love to djiba djoobal, to swim.
The children and Tiga listen to the sounds of rain as they learn about different dwellings: a warm cozy teepee, drafty caves, houses on wheels, and about the kinds of animal homes in a story entitled Where do you live?
Joe is convinced he's not good at fishing but finding a little forest spirit in distress he uses his other skills to lead a successful fishing style rescue. Out late to view the Northern Lights, the friends race to rescue Buddy's run-away drum before it rolls off a cliff, saving it, then playing it to celebrate the dancing lights in the sky.
Little J loves putting on his play, until the cast mutinies... Little J and his friends are putting on a play for school assembly. But soon the cast mutinies - Little J's so bossy! As Big Cuz watches Little J rehearse playing all the roles, she knows embarrassment looms... unless they can entice the cast back.
Thunder, lightning and no sign of Old Dog - luckily Uncle Mick can join Little J's search party. Little J and Big Cuz are worried when Old Dog goes missing after a big storm. Surely with Uncle Mick in their search party they'll find him. Meanwhile, cheeky Old Dog is safe and sound - causing havoc in Big Cuz's bed!
Amy, Casey and Theodore find themselves on an arctic adventure trying to help a young bear cub, named Keyush return home to his mom after he gets lost with them. The group uses Inukshuk markers as clues to find their way back home. The lesson learned is, always tell someone where you are going.
The Guardians are ambushed during an attempt to rescue an island.
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.
Matricia harvests fresh bearberries which she uses to make a mixed berry crumble and a delicious bearberry iced tea. She finishes the episode by drumming and singing a song called "Okistitowin MISTA hiya. "
Simon Baker travels deep into the remote Mezquital region of Northern Mexico where once forgotten indigenous communities are now caught in a battle between drug cartels and Mexico's military police.
Feeling good about their win, the team returns from a well-deserved weekend off with youthful energy. Indigenous NHL'er Brandon Montour and Joe Cramarossa drop in for a visit.
One of the most challenging sports to shoot for photography is bobsledding. Mason and Gracey follow Canadian National Team bobsledder pilot, Justin Kripps, on his quest for the podium.
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" episode four features a story on the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes' buffalo herd, a visit with Lil' Mike and Funny Bone, a look at how tribal traditions played a part in the cycle of violent tornados in May of 2013, and a 600-plus-mile road trip to visit some of Oklahoma's most famous full-sized Indian art.
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.
Catalina: Jacob goes on an exciting adventure to Catalina Island, off the coast of California. Join Jacob on his scenic adventure to the sky and much more. Cities: In this episode, we explore the Indigenous history behind the urban regions of Vancouver, B.C. and Los Angeles, CA
Lucinda Hinojos, known professionally as La Morena, was commissioned by the NFL as the first Native American artist to design theme art for a Super Bowl. Her artwork was featured on Super Bowl LVII tickets, displays, footballs and more. Amongst this notable work is a 9, 500-square-foot mural, the largest to date created for a Super Bowl. La Morena, who is Chicanx, Apache, O'odham and Yaqui, enlisted the help of other Indigenous Artists from various Native and Indigenous Nations to complete the mural in just 22 days. It was a team driven by strong and resilient women. Native Hope Champions: Las Morenas, is a segment that highlights some, but not all of the artists, including "CC" Carie Sage Curley (Apache), Eunique Yazzie (Navajo), Anitra "Yukue" Molina (Pascua Yaqui), and Jessie Yazzie (Dine').
Desert: Jacob takes us on a fun-filled adventure to the South East desert of California, a tough yet vulnerable landscape. Whistler: Are you looking for a heart-pumping adventure? It's all here in Whistler, B.C. Tune in to explore all that Whistler has to offer with Jacob!
Chizh for Cheii (Dine' for 'firewood for grandpa') is providing a warm home environment for Dine' elders living on the Navajo Nation. Many elders on Navajo Nation live in remote rural areas with limited resources to acquire their household needs, such as firewood. Fire plays a huge factor in offering warmth, cooking food, and purifying hauled water for many Dine' relatives during the cold seasons that do not have electricity. Chizh For Cheii (CFC) is a grassroots organization founded in 2011 by Dine' Actor/Musician/Activist Loren Anthony. In 2020 Loren and his team cut and delivered 1,700 loads of firewood which is over $500,000 in mutual aid. With his team of dedicated volunteers Loren not only provided firewood , but over 112, 000 food boxes and supplies and home repairs throughout the winter to the elders in our Dine' community. What began as an idea to aid our community, has turned into a movement of love, hope, and inspiration under Loren's leadership.
Barrel Racers, Cattle Ropers, and a Bareback Bronc Rider talk about the Rodeo Circuit, how Native female athletes are making their mark in the sport, and what makes the Indian National Finals Rodeo special to Indian Country.
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.
Rich Francis visits the Mi'kmaq community of Membertou, Nova Scotia, where he'll be introduced to a fish that excites sports fishermen as much as sustenance fishermen- the Striped Bass. Known to the Mi'kmaq as Ji'kaw, it's commonly known along the Atlantic seaboard- from the St. Lawrence to the Carolinas- as the Striper!! He will visit with Clifford Paul, a local guide, harvester and wilderness management professional, who's been fishing and eating Striper his whole life. He will join Clifford and his family for a meal of Striper filets, done up in Clifford's own double-pan technique, and learn how this food source has helped shape the culture of the Mi'kmaq people. Clifford will take Rich to the stunning beach at Point Forchu in southwest Cape Breton, to learn the process involved in harvesting the Striped Bass; line-fishing through the crashing waves of the North Atlantic shore. Clifford will teach Rich about the history and relevance of Striped Bass to the Mi'kmaq of Cape Breton and the process of harvesting this important food source. With his culinary imagination sparked by the flavours found along the Atlantic Coast, Rich brings his new learnings to the firepit, inspired to create some new and exciting Striped Bass dishes for everyone to enjoy, including the viewers at home.
After speaking with eyewitnesses, Shayla decides to explore the woods and look for evidence of Sasquatch.
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.
"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.
A documentary featuring the participants, vendors, and viewers from 3 of Southern California's Pow Wows. The program presents voices from every facet of the community to invite viewers to experience the emotional and dramatic underpinnings of what it means to be a Native American in this modern age. What forces continue to drive us back to the pounding medicine of the drums and dance on the arena floor?
At the heart of "Something Inside is Broken" is the story of two young lovers from the Nisenan Tribe. The heartbreak and bloodshed in the tale are interspersed with satirical comic relief by short segments of a reality show, Frontier Idol-hosted by the first "Governator" of California, Peter Burnett-pitting 1846 slave hunters against the Native enslaved girls. The story follows actual and created figures who were affected by Johann Sutter's exploitation methods to build his fortune-making empire at Sutter's Fort. The world-altering clash is brought to life through story, song, and dance.
From 1907 until his death more than 50 years later, ethnologist John Peabody Harrington crisscrossed the U.S., chasing the voices of the last speakers of Native America's dying languages. Moving from one tribal community to the next, he collaborated with the last speakers to document every finite detail before their languages were lost forever. CHASING VOICES chronicles Harrington's work and traces the impact of his exhaustive research on Native communities working to restore the language of their ancestors.