On the final episode of Season 3 of OsiyoTV, meet three Cherokee Nation citizens doing their part to sustain their culture. Dorothy Ice is one of the original Sequoyah Indian Weavers and a Cherokee National Treasure; Joseph Erb is an artist, filmmaker, animator and technologist who utilizes the Cherokee language in his art; and Will Chavez is the assistant editor for the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper and who recently completed the 2017 Remember The Removal Bike Ride, thirty three years after he participated in the inaugural ride.
Orange Shirt Day, an annual remembrance of the harm of Canada's residential school system; professors of the Ojibwe and Dakota languages discuss the importance of preserving the languages.
A violent domestic dispute is defused, a gun is drawn for the first time, and a suspect is taken in for harassing his bank manager.
Canadian National Whitewater Canoe Team athlete, Haley Daniels, is Gracey's featured athlete for an Impact Magazine photo shoot on the Kananaskis River in Alberta.
Brandy Yanchyk starts her island-hopping adventure on the island of Molokai. In the Halawa Valley, she has an Indigenous experience with Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner Greg Solatorio, followed by a tour of a Macadamia Nut Farm. Next, Brandy takes to the seas on a small expedition vessel. First stop is the island of Lanai, where Brandy learns about native Hawaiian culture at the Lanai Culture and Heritage Center. Next is Maui, where she visits the Kohola Brewery and learns about the state's craft brewing industry. Finally, she travels to the island of Hawaii and explores the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park and mingles with local birds at the Hawaii Wildlife Center.
Brandy Yanchyk boards an expedition vessel and explores Sable Island, the Magdalene Islands, Bonaventure Island, Gros Morne National Park and Cape Breton Island.
Part 1 of 2. A look at the rise and fall of the Aztec empire, which once flourished in what is now Mexico but was destroyed in a series of battles with Spanish explorer Hern'n Cort's, who arrived with his army in 1519.
Conclusion. A look at the rise and fall of the Aztec empire, which once flourished in what is now Mexico but was destroyed in a series of battles with Spanish explorer Hern'n Cort's, who arrived with his army in 1519.
ATTLA tells the gripping but virtually unknown story of George Attla, an Alaska Native dogsled racer who, with one good leg and one outlandish dream, dominated the sport for five decades, becoming a rockstar figure for both Natives and whites.
On the final episode of Season 3 of OsiyoTV, meet three Cherokee Nation citizens doing their part to sustain their culture. Dorothy Ice is one of the original Sequoyah Indian Weavers and a Cherokee National Treasure; Joseph Erb is an artist, filmmaker, animator and technologist who utilizes the Cherokee language in his art; and Will Chavez is the assistant editor for the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper and who recently completed the 2017 Remember The Removal Bike Ride, thirty three years after he participated in the inaugural ride.
Gaining Legitimacy establishes the tribe in a new era of prosperity. They have become a major force in the Inland Empire, bringing much-needed jobs and economic revitalization to the area. Their journey out of poverty has been challenging, as legal battles over their sovereignty continue to threaten their gaming venture.
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.
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationship with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
7a-Brother and Sister are good baseball players and both sign up to try out for the Bear Country Cardinals. The problem is, there's only one position left on the team. Worried about the humiliating possibility of losing to his talented kid sister, Brother backs out of the competition. Sister has some encouraging words for Brother which inspire him to stick with it. The two cubs practice for the big tryout together. 7b-Brother and Sister often complain that their friends have more things than they do. Mama and Papa tell them they should be thankful for all the things they do have. When a big thunderstorm rages outside and the power goes out, the cubs are reminded of how fortunate they are to have loving parents and a cozy home to live in. It?s a good time to count their blessings.
Big Cuz worries about being Captain of the school rugby team, while Little J is the self-appointed cheer squad. When Nanna's van breaks down in the desert on the way to the match, Big Cuz has to dig deep for the team - cheered on by Little J.
Little J loves Big Cuz's old bike, and Big Cuz loves teaching him to ride it - ready for Ride to School Day. But Little J is mortified when he discovers he's riding a girl's bike. Will he accept the hand-me-down bike in time?
Randy and Katie search for the perfect location for a house. Randy brainstorms the different ways he can deliver a porcupine without getting poked! Ouch!
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.
Ambrona infects Chum with a computer virus.
Isa asks us to consider how we can live in the city and still have traditional plants and medicines, and our Knowledge Holders show us how!
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.
Hockey Now commissions Gracey to shoot one of the top goal scorers in the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL), Jessica Campbell. Jessica plays for the Calgary Inferno, which is 1 of 5 teams in the CWHL - the premier, professional women's hockey league in the world.
Host Simon Baker travels to Hawaii to examine the growing native sovereignty movement and how it helped halt construction of the largest public infrastructure project in Hawaii's history.
Unaware that a pro scout has come to watch them, the players start the day off with the wrong attitude. A fiery speech from John Chabot wakes them up, and the boys cap off the day with a one-of-a-kind obstacle race.
Gracey is commissioned by Landyachtz to shoot photos of their team in the Landyachtz World Cup Race. Riders will reach speeds up to 70 km/h and face a gnarly 1/6 km road that features a 1000 foot vertical drop and seven 180 degree hairpin turns with 12 corners.
The episode begins on the Cahuilla Indian reservation with artist professor Gerald Clark, who blends ancient narratives with his life as a rancher. We then visit the San Ysabel reservation to meet War Path band members Dean Osuna and Chance Perez, who mix metal music with traditional powwow beats. Finally, we meet Rose McFadden, a Navajo war veteran who turned to jewelry-making for healing after her injuries in Afghanistan, showcasing the power of creativity and resilience.
"Indian Road" is a magazine-style TV show featuring engaging stories from Indian Country produced by Cheyenne and Arapaho Television. The show's focus is sharing stories about events, businesses and activities with a Native flair.
Lisa explores the issues of cultural appropriation in the fashion industry that some find offensive. This episode features interviews with writer Kim Wheeler, artist Erika Iserhoff and designer Sage Paul.
Drew reveals how, for centuries, gender and sexuality has been viewed very differently by native people by taking part in a drag show, meets two talented queer street performers, and visits an aspiring political force for trans-rights.
A powerful, emotional film about cultural/spiritual revival in North American native communities and how it impacts young people. Powerful spiritual methods and cultural techniques re-connect these young people to their origins and true selves. The film is produced with and in close collaboration with Lakota Medicine people, Cree and Pacific Northwest cultural & spiritual leaders: delivering messages to native youth.
THE SEVEN SACRED LAWS is a live-action / animated kids and family short series that follows the spiritual journey of a young boy, who's nearing the end of his vision quest. He's visited by seven animals who share with him the teachings of Mino-Pi-Mati-Si-Win, A Good and Peaceful Way of Life. The sacred animals and their teachings offer a special understanding of how we as people can live our lives peacefully on Earth.
Three Indigenous entrepreneurs with businesses that blend contemporary and traditional elements of culture pitch their ideas to the Bears! Each aspiring business owner is in the running for an episode prize and a $100,000 grand prize.
We visit Yurok-Tolowa-Dee-ni' Nation as tribes unite along California's North Coast, leading a new model of ocean care through the Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area. Then travel to Karuk homelands, where fire is medicine. Cultural burns restore forests and renew language, tradition, and identity as Karuk fire practitioners partner with California to bring good fire back to land and people - building resilience for future generations. Plus, Gunner Jules performs.
Tom sends Shayla to Michigan to check out the Michigan Dogman. He reveals that most sightings occur near water. In fact, a lot of sightings have been around Lake Michigan.
Rayna and her family are being welcomed back into her community with a public ceremony. But Rayna's mother, Molly Wasnoday, is anything but welcoming with her passive aggressive attitude.
"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.
Imagine a world where a little boy can grow up to be the woman of his dreams, and a young girl can rise to become a leader among men. Welcome to Kumu Hina's Hawai'i. Kumu Hina shares the inspiring story of Hina Wong-Kalu, a transgender native Hawaiian teacher, or kumu, who exemplifies Hawai'i's traditional acceptance of mahu - those who embody both male and female spirits. Produced by Emmy-winning directors Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson in partnership with ITVS and Pacific Islanders in Communications, the film charts Hina's journey from Collin Wong, a shy high school boy, to her current role as a married woman and cultural director at a school in one of Honolulu's grittier neighborhoods. When Ho'onani, a lively 6th-grade girl, requests to join the school's all-male hula troupe, Kumu Hina grants her the opportunity to express her inner male spirit. As teachers and students prepare for an important end-of-year public performance, they face many challenges but remain committed to the idea that staying true to oneself is what matters most.
This documentary gives a rare view into the powerful, unusual masks of the Pacific Northwest coast native peoples. Host Wade Davis (author- "The Serpent and the Rainbow") takes us on an unusual journey into the mystical world of demons and dragons which are embodied in these masks.