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FUTURE HISTORY

Thursday, June 26th

3:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:43
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Water

Sarain and Kris catch up with Water Walker Josephine Mandamin during her 10,900 mile walk around the Great Lakes and visit with Artist/Activist Christi Belcourt in Elliot Lake. On Georgina Island, Kris and Sarain witness the results of the restoration project of Gerties Creek supervised by Environmentalist Kerry-Ann Charles.

Saturday, June 28th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:42
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Pow Wow & Exhibition

Kris and Sarain meet Knowledge Keeper and Traditional Dancer Jordan White Eye Williams who shares the history of the Pow Wow. In Toronto, they are invited into a theatre space with Activist Actor/Playwright Monique Mojica to talk about her show Side Show Freaks and Circus Injuns. Then, Sarain and Kris take a Hoop Dance workshop with Storyteller/Dancer Crystal "Beany" John.

Monday, June 30th

4:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:43
Widescreen

Water

Sarain and Kris catch up with Water Walker Josephine Mandamin during her 10,900 mile walk around the Great Lakes and visit with Artist/Activist Christi Belcourt in Elliot Lake. On Georgina Island, Kris and Sarain witness the results of the restoration project of Gerties Creek supervised by Environmentalist Kerry-Ann Charles.

Wednesday, July 2nd

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:42
Widescreen

Pow Wow & Exhibition

Kris and Sarain meet Knowledge Keeper and Traditional Dancer Jordan White Eye Williams who shares the history of the Pow Wow. In Toronto, they are invited into a theatre space with Activist Actor/Playwright Monique Mojica to talk about her show Side Show Freaks and Circus Injuns. Then, Sarain and Kris take a Hoop Dance workshop with Storyteller/Dancer Crystal "Beany" John.

Thursday, July 3rd

3:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:42
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Pow Wow & Exhibition

Kris and Sarain meet Knowledge Keeper and Traditional Dancer Jordan White Eye Williams who shares the history of the Pow Wow. In Toronto, they are invited into a theatre space with Activist Actor/Playwright Monique Mojica to talk about her show Side Show Freaks and Circus Injuns. Then, Sarain and Kris take a Hoop Dance workshop with Storyteller/Dancer Crystal "Beany" John.

Saturday, July 5th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:42
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The Arts: Shifting The Narrative

Broadcaster and Curator Jessie Wente gives a deeper understanding of the effects of misrepresentation of Indigenous people in Hollywood. Sarain and Kris drop in on a drumming and singing workshop led by Singer/Actress Tamara Podemski and then a movement class with Artistic Directors Penny Couchie and Sid Bobb of Aanmitaagzi Story Makers.

Monday, July 7th

4:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:42
Widescreen

Pow Wow & Exhibition

Kris and Sarain meet Knowledge Keeper and Traditional Dancer Jordan White Eye Williams who shares the history of the Pow Wow. In Toronto, they are invited into a theatre space with Activist Actor/Playwright Monique Mojica to talk about her show Side Show Freaks and Circus Injuns. Then, Sarain and Kris take a Hoop Dance workshop with Storyteller/Dancer Crystal "Beany" John.

Wednesday, July 9th

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:42
Widescreen

The Arts: Shifting The Narrative

Broadcaster and Curator Jessie Wente gives a deeper understanding of the effects of misrepresentation of Indigenous people in Hollywood. Sarain and Kris drop in on a drumming and singing workshop led by Singer/Actress Tamara Podemski and then a movement class with Artistic Directors Penny Couchie and Sid Bobb of Aanmitaagzi Story Makers.

Thursday, July 10th

3:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:42
Widescreen

The Arts: Shifting The Narrative

Broadcaster and Curator Jessie Wente gives a deeper understanding of the effects of misrepresentation of Indigenous people in Hollywood. Sarain and Kris drop in on a drumming and singing workshop led by Singer/Actress Tamara Podemski and then a movement class with Artistic Directors Penny Couchie and Sid Bobb of Aanmitaagzi Story Makers.

Saturday, July 12th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:43
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Food

Kris and Sarain visit Food Justice Advocate, Adrianne Lickers Xavier, at Six Nations Farmers Market where she manages the "Our Sustenance" program. Consultant and Traditional Teacher Bob Goulais talks about Sacred Law and how that applies to responsible fishing. Sarain and Kris experience Indigenous Cuisine prepared by Chef Joseph Shawana of Kukum Kitchen in Toronto.

Monday, July 14th

4:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:42
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The Arts: Shifting The Narrative

Broadcaster and Curator Jessie Wente gives a deeper understanding of the effects of misrepresentation of Indigenous people in Hollywood. Sarain and Kris drop in on a drumming and singing workshop led by Singer/Actress Tamara Podemski and then a movement class with Artistic Directors Penny Couchie and Sid Bobb of Aanmitaagzi Story Makers.

Wednesday, July 16th

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:43
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Food

Kris and Sarain visit Food Justice Advocate, Adrianne Lickers Xavier, at Six Nations Farmers Market where she manages the "Our Sustenance" program. Consultant and Traditional Teacher Bob Goulais talks about Sacred Law and how that applies to responsible fishing. Sarain and Kris experience Indigenous Cuisine prepared by Chef Joseph Shawana of Kukum Kitchen in Toronto.

Thursday, July 17th

3:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:43
Widescreen

Food

Kris and Sarain visit Food Justice Advocate, Adrianne Lickers Xavier, at Six Nations Farmers Market where she manages the "Our Sustenance" program. Consultant and Traditional Teacher Bob Goulais talks about Sacred Law and how that applies to responsible fishing. Sarain and Kris experience Indigenous Cuisine prepared by Chef Joseph Shawana of Kukum Kitchen in Toronto.

Saturday, July 19th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:45
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Language

Anishnaabe Language Consultant Gabe Desrosiers talks about reclaiming the Creator's language. At University of Toronto, Visual Artist/Filmmaker Susan Blight, who co-founded Ogimaa Mikana, which aims to restore Anishnaabemowin place names to the streets of Toronto. In Wahta First Nation Kris and Saran talk to Mohawk Language Instructor Ryan DeCaire who is leading the language revitalization movement in his community.

Wednesday, July 23rd

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:45
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Language

Anishnaabe Language Consultant Gabe Desrosiers talks about reclaiming the Creator's language. At University of Toronto, Visual Artist/Filmmaker Susan Blight, who co-founded Ogimaa Mikana, which aims to restore Anishnaabemowin place names to the streets of Toronto. In Wahta First Nation Kris and Saran talk to Mohawk Language Instructor Ryan DeCaire who is leading the language revitalization movement in his community.

Thursday, July 24th

3:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:45
Widescreen

Language

Anishnaabe Language Consultant Gabe Desrosiers talks about reclaiming the Creator's language. At University of Toronto, Visual Artist/Filmmaker Susan Blight, who co-founded Ogimaa Mikana, which aims to restore Anishnaabemowin place names to the streets of Toronto. In Wahta First Nation Kris and Saran talk to Mohawk Language Instructor Ryan DeCaire who is leading the language revitalization movement in his community.

Saturday, July 26th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:43
Widescreen

Museums, Monuments & Living History

Kris and Sarain meet with Artist/Curator Tom Hill of the Woodland Cultural Centre who speaks about the rematriation of museum practices. In Ottawa they join Jaime Koebel on her Indigenous Walking Tour through the city. At the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Sarain and Kris learn how to make their own moccasins with Sage Petahtegoose from the Manitobah Mukluk Storyboot School.

Monday, July 28th

4:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:45
Widescreen

Language

Anishnaabe Language Consultant Gabe Desrosiers talks about reclaiming the Creator's language. At University of Toronto, Visual Artist/Filmmaker Susan Blight, who co-founded Ogimaa Mikana, which aims to restore Anishnaabemowin place names to the streets of Toronto. In Wahta First Nation Kris and Saran talk to Mohawk Language Instructor Ryan DeCaire who is leading the language revitalization movement in his community.

Wednesday, July 30th

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:43
Widescreen

Museums, Monuments & Living History

Kris and Sarain meet with Artist/Curator Tom Hill of the Woodland Cultural Centre who speaks about the rematriation of museum practices. In Ottawa they join Jaime Koebel on her Indigenous Walking Tour through the city. At the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Sarain and Kris learn how to make their own moccasins with Sage Petahtegoose from the Manitobah Mukluk Storyboot School.

Thursday, July 31st

3:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:43
Widescreen

Museums, Monuments & Living History

Kris and Sarain meet with Artist/Curator Tom Hill of the Woodland Cultural Centre who speaks about the rematriation of museum practices. In Ottawa they join Jaime Koebel on her Indigenous Walking Tour through the city. At the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Sarain and Kris learn how to make their own moccasins with Sage Petahtegoose from the Manitobah Mukluk Storyboot School.

Saturday, August 2nd

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:42
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Wellness

Kris and Sarain meet with Traditional Healer/Counsellor John Rice in Orillia who teaches them about Mino Bimaadiziwin. They receive a check-up with Family Physician Dr. Karen Hill and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Val King and Elva Jamieson at Juddah's Place, a health clinic that combines Indigenous and Western Medicine. Sarain and Kris visit with Personal Trainer Isabelle Aube who reminds them of their own power and strength.

Monday, August 4th

4:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:43
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Museums, Monuments & Living History

Kris and Sarain meet with Artist/Curator Tom Hill of the Woodland Cultural Centre who speaks about the rematriation of museum practices. In Ottawa they join Jaime Koebel on her Indigenous Walking Tour through the city. At the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Sarain and Kris learn how to make their own moccasins with Sage Petahtegoose from the Manitobah Mukluk Storyboot School.

Wednesday, August 6th

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:42
Widescreen

Wellness

Kris and Sarain meet with Traditional Healer/Counsellor John Rice in Orillia who teaches them about Mino Bimaadiziwin. They receive a check-up with Family Physician Dr. Karen Hill and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Val King and Elva Jamieson at Juddah's Place, a health clinic that combines Indigenous and Western Medicine. Sarain and Kris visit with Personal Trainer Isabelle Aube who reminds them of their own power and strength.

Thursday, August 7th

3:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:42
Widescreen

Wellness

Kris and Sarain meet with Traditional Healer/Counsellor John Rice in Orillia who teaches them about Mino Bimaadiziwin. They receive a check-up with Family Physician Dr. Karen Hill and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Val King and Elva Jamieson at Juddah's Place, a health clinic that combines Indigenous and Western Medicine. Sarain and Kris visit with Personal Trainer Isabelle Aube who reminds them of their own power and strength.

Saturday, August 9th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:43
Widescreen

Cultural Appropriation

Sarain and Kris speak with Cultural Educator and Storyteller Lenore Keeshig who talks about the practice of "stealing stories." In a studio in Toronto, they assist Designer/Curator Sage Paul in creating their own Indigenous fashion art installation. Kris and Sarain then visit Nadine St. Louis, Social Entrepreneur and Owner of Ashukan Cultural Space in Montreal and Multimedia Artist Jay Soule in Toronto.

Monday, August 11th

4:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:42
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Wellness

Kris and Sarain meet with Traditional Healer/Counsellor John Rice in Orillia who teaches them about Mino Bimaadiziwin. They receive a check-up with Family Physician Dr. Karen Hill and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Val King and Elva Jamieson at Juddah's Place, a health clinic that combines Indigenous and Western Medicine. Sarain and Kris visit with Personal Trainer Isabelle Aube who reminds them of their own power and strength.

Wednesday, August 13th

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:43
Widescreen

Cultural Appropriation

Sarain and Kris speak with Cultural Educator and Storyteller Lenore Keeshig who talks about the practice of "stealing stories." In a studio in Toronto, they assist Designer/Curator Sage Paul in creating their own Indigenous fashion art installation. Kris and Sarain then visit Nadine St. Louis, Social Entrepreneur and Owner of Ashukan Cultural Space in Montreal and Multimedia Artist Jay Soule in Toronto.

Thursday, August 14th

3:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:43
Widescreen

Cultural Appropriation

Sarain and Kris speak with Cultural Educator and Storyteller Lenore Keeshig who talks about the practice of "stealing stories." In a studio in Toronto, they assist Designer/Curator Sage Paul in creating their own Indigenous fashion art installation. Kris and Sarain then visit Nadine St. Louis, Social Entrepreneur and Owner of Ashukan Cultural Space in Montreal and Multimedia Artist Jay Soule in Toronto.

Saturday, August 16th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:43
Widescreen

Justice

In Toronto, Lawyer Sara Mainville offers insights into Indigenous concepts of Justice and criminality. Using food to build community Johl Whiteduck Ringuette prepares lunch for Kris and Sarain at NishDish Marketeria. On the Sacred Grounds at the Collins Bay Penitentiary in Kingston, they talk with Elder Jim Johnson who brings ceremony, cultural support and medicines to the male inmates.

Monday, August 18th

4:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:43
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Cultural Appropriation

Sarain and Kris speak with Cultural Educator and Storyteller Lenore Keeshig who talks about the practice of "stealing stories." In a studio in Toronto, they assist Designer/Curator Sage Paul in creating their own Indigenous fashion art installation. Kris and Sarain then visit Nadine St. Louis, Social Entrepreneur and Owner of Ashukan Cultural Space in Montreal and Multimedia Artist Jay Soule in Toronto.

Wednesday, August 20th

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:43
Widescreen

Justice

In Toronto, Lawyer Sara Mainville offers insights into Indigenous concepts of Justice and criminality. Using food to build community Johl Whiteduck Ringuette prepares lunch for Kris and Sarain at NishDish Marketeria. On the Sacred Grounds at the Collins Bay Penitentiary in Kingston, they talk with Elder Jim Johnson who brings ceremony, cultural support and medicines to the male inmates.

Thursday, August 21st

3:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:43
Widescreen

Justice

In Toronto, Lawyer Sara Mainville offers insights into Indigenous concepts of Justice and criminality. Using food to build community Johl Whiteduck Ringuette prepares lunch for Kris and Sarain at NishDish Marketeria. On the Sacred Grounds at the Collins Bay Penitentiary in Kingston, they talk with Elder Jim Johnson who brings ceremony, cultural support and medicines to the male inmates.

Saturday, August 23rd

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:41
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Culture

Cultural Program Manager, Michael Etherington, at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto shares his thoughts on the practice, representation and education of culture. Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Rebeka Tabobondung invites Kris and Sarain into her home where she runs the online arts & culture publication Muskrat Magazine. Eddy Robinson talks about medicine bundles and his need to create his own cultural "bubble" in the big city.

Wednesday, August 27th

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:41
Widescreen

Culture

Cultural Program Manager, Michael Etherington, at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto shares his thoughts on the practice, representation and education of culture. Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Rebeka Tabobondung invites Kris and Sarain into her home where she runs the online arts & culture publication Muskrat Magazine. Eddy Robinson talks about medicine bundles and his need to create his own cultural "bubble" in the big city.

Thursday, August 28th

3:00am on
Runtime: 00:21:41
Widescreen

Culture

Cultural Program Manager, Michael Etherington, at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto shares his thoughts on the practice, representation and education of culture. Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Rebeka Tabobondung invites Kris and Sarain into her home where she runs the online arts & culture publication Muskrat Magazine. Eddy Robinson talks about medicine bundles and his need to create his own cultural "bubble" in the big city.

Saturday, August 30th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:21:59
Widescreen

Awaken

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.