Kris and Sarain begin this season's journey exploring their individual paths. Kris delves into his family history with his uncle Mike McMillian and his mother Margaret Clark. Sarain prepares her medicine bundle with her mother, Traditional Practitioner Banakonda Kish. Kris and Sarain meet with Anishnaabekwe Knowledge Keeper, Teacher and Life Promotion Activist Dr. Deb Danard, as she helps them return to the place of Spirit and the Land, so they walk forward into the future together and find their way.
Cree songwriter Tara Williamson sets out to make sense of the heartache of losing her infant son. While examining the power of art in encapsulating inexplicable loss, Tara finds comfort in legendary Anishinaabe artist Daphne Odjig's painting, "Enfolding".
Stl'atl'imx Tribal Police officers respond to a heart-breaking situation involving a mother in crisis. Chief Officer Dee Doss-Cody visits the pit houses of her ancestors and is empowered by her people's heritage. And when a call comes in of a crime in progress, officers put their training and experience to the test.
West Coast Expeditions treats the crew to some unreal kayaking and Naked Bikes on Quadra Island brings new meaning to underEXPOSED.
For some remote Indigenous communities north of Thunder Bay, connecting to the Ontario hydro grid will never be a reality. Gull Bay First Nation found the means to create their own 'micro grid' using solar energy to offset their use of diesel power.
Brandy Yanchyk starts her journey of Utah in Salt Lake City, where she learns about the history of the state at This Is The Place Heritage Park. Going deeper into Utah's natural history, Brandy discovers the paleontological wonders at Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry at the Jurassic National Monument. Next, she tries canyoneering at Goblin Valley State Park, followed by an Indigenous experience with Navajo Guides at the iconic Monument Valley. Last up is an adrenaline-fueled ride in aside-by-side and sand boarding at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.
Art and Dan may know that, "The early bird may get the worm.", but the people in Curve Lake First Nation know that the extremely early hunter gets the turkey. Micisok!
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.
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.
Centuries ago, they performed miraculously technical brain surgery, built modern irrigation canals, made agricultural discoveries still used by modern man, and were master builders. The stone village of Machu Picchu, 9,000 feet above sea level, stands as the awe-inspiring monument to their genius. How did they get the stones up the mountain to construct this architectural marvel? They were the Incas, a wondrous people who once ruled half of South America before falling to the Spanish Conquistadors.
Songwriter iskwe sets out to write a song that responds to the loss of young Tina Fontaine in 2015, while Dr. Cindy Blackstock weighs in on the colonial policies that continue to affect thousands of Indigenous children.
The participants take a good look at their diets and learn to cook low-fat alternatives.
Mereny and kep, food and water keep us walang, healthy. How about a yongka stew, a kangaroo stew? Yum yum, sounds moorditj!
Tiga, Jodie and Jason rejoice in the delights of summer - swimming, sand castle building, shell collecting at the beach, and stylish sunhats for protection from the sun's rays. Kokum and Tiga fly to the Land of the Midnight Sun in a small float plane and learn traditional net fishing from the elders, while Jodie and Jason imagine a fishing game complete with swans and grizzly bears - their imaginations help them stay cool.
In a frog filled marsh Joe and the team stretch their skills rescuing a baby skunk then must use teamwork to build a new shelter for the whole skunk family before a big storm arrives. When Buddy sets out to find a crow feather just like his father did as a kid he finds it challenging until he applies a clever strategy to earn his feather, which makes his father proud.
Little J fears Levi is no longer his best friend until he discovers how Warumpi (honey ants) work together
Big Cuz blames Little J when her party plans go wrong - but maybe it can still be a happy birthday...for everyone.
Amy introduces all the songs heard from each episode of season 1
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.
Tomias and Dahlia ditch Lizzie and set out to catch the prize barramundi but a hungry saltwater crocodile has other ideas.
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 on the Reunion Island. The young commis chef Gaetan takes Chef Kelly to meet with Jean-Fran?ois Dally to discover the traditional recipe of the "carry langoustes et citron caviar" (lobster carry with "citron caviar"). For her revisit, Chef Kelly meets with Ary, a local ginger producer in Saint-Benoit, as well as a farmer, and organic lime producer in Tampon, Renald.
CAP Producer Darren Brown sat down with coworker and fellow producer, Adam Youngbear. In this episode, Adam talks about his passion for art, cosplaying, and his animated kid show- Frybread Flats.
What happens when Native Youth work together to tackle Mental Health stigma? FNX TV and KVCR PBS hosted the powerful "Never a Bother" panel discussion. A group of courageous Native youth bravely shared their personal experiences with mental health challenges and suicide prevention. Their raw honesty and inspiring message remind us that it's okay not to be ok. We can create a more supportive and understanding community by breaking the stigma and encouraging open conversations. Let's continue to prioritize mental health and uplift Native voices. Together, we can make a difference.
Things get off to a bad start with a lousy practice that sends Coach Chabot through the roof. The boys manage to negotiate a deal to get access to their phones, and finish off the day with a game of archery.
Mason and Tannis face off in beautiful Haida Gwaii with their very own fishing derby. They also meet talented local artists and discover everything the stunning island has to offer.
The ladies learn that preparing healthy meals doesn't have to be a chore and that healthy food can taste delicious.
Juaquin continues to show us how to construct a jingle dress. There is a lot of detail that goes into this piece of regalia. But Juaquin takes us through the process step by step and shows us everything we need to know about making a jingle dress.
Lisa sends Metis writer Cole Alvis into Toronto's two-spirit community to explore identity and identification. This episode features candid interviews with Theola Ross, Cris Derksen and EJ Kwandibens.
Celebrated humorist and author Drew Hayden Taylor explores a new aspect of Native life each episode. He examines the stereotypes and traditions while discovering cool new ways Indigenous people are shaping their culture in the 21st century.
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.
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.
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CAP Producer Darren Brown sat down with coworker and fellow producer, Adam Youngbear. In this episode, Adam talks about his passion for art, cosplaying, and his animated kid show- Frybread Flats.
What happens when Native Youth work together to tackle Mental Health stigma? FNX TV and KVCR PBS hosted the powerful "Never a Bother" panel discussion. A group of courageous Native youth bravely shared their personal experiences with mental health challenges and suicide prevention. Their raw honesty and inspiring message remind us that it's okay not to be ok. We can create a more supportive and understanding community by breaking the stigma and encouraging open conversations. Let's continue to prioritize mental health and uplift Native voices. Together, we can make a difference.
"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.
Old wounds are stirred when a missing American tourist washes up on the notorious Dog Island. His body is half eaten and the people of Rabbit Fall are convinced the Weetigo?a creature who takes over humans' souls and turns them into cannibals?is back. The discovery coincides with the return of John Spence, a child killer who cannibalized his victim in one of Rabbit Fall's most haunting crimes. Fear morphs into frenzy and a group of vigilantes sets out to destroy the alleged Weetigo before he strikes again. The case spirals out of control when Tara brings Spence into protective custody.
Travelling around the Okanagan Valley, Art shows Dan how to live off the land and still make a mouthwatering elk dish. Micisok!
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.
Advocates, tribal leaders and artists are among those continuing to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous people in Alaska. They want to make sure their loved ones are remembered. They're also continuing to seek justice for those who've gone missing and murdered. When it comes to wellness, Alaska Native people are using their language, culture and the land to help heal from trauma. Elders, young people, community leaders, advocates and others, are helping communities across the state heal from the impacts of boarding schools, violence against women and substance use. The 30-minute documentary "Alaska Justice: Let it be known that we heal each other, " follows Alaska Native people in their efforts to raise awareness of MMIP and heal from trauma.
This is the saga of the United Keetoowah Band, the first American Indian tribe to try and relocate across state lines, from Oklahoma to Arkansas, to reclaim their native land lost to them in 1828. The program is narrated by Jim Henson, a full blooded UKB, who tells the story from the Keetoowah perspective in both English and the Keetoowah language.
Visitors from around the world visit a settlement called Old Minto to learn the traditional ways of Native Alaskans as part of cultural heritage program.
Hoopa Valley tribal community members, including a First Responder, a Doctor and Radio Personalities, discuss the tribe's battle against the Covid19 Pandemic.