This episode features Taboo of the Black-Eyed Peas, who shares his journey of embracing his Chicano and Native American heritage and giving back to the Indigenous community through his creative projects. Viewers also meet Indigenous chef Claudia Serrano, who connects with her roots through pre-colonial recipes, and visit Indian Alley, now a memorial celebrating Native resilience. The episode concludes with comedian JR Redwater, who uses humor to address reservation life and generational trauma.
In this episode set in Portland, Oregon, viewers meet Tish, a punk rock vocalist who discusses her journey as a Native American in the city's vibrant music scene. Culinary artist Ramon Shiloh shares his inspiring story of resilience, while Loretta, owner of Bison Coffee Shop, reveals how a dream involving bison aided her cancer recovery. The episode also features the 1876 powwow punk band founder Gabe Colhoff, sculptor Terresa White, and Elder Lillian Pitt, all highlighting the deep connection between Native culture, art, and resilience.
In this episode set in Portland, Oregon, viewers meet Tish, a punk rock vocalist who discusses her journey as a Native American in the city's vibrant music scene. Culinary artist Ramon Shiloh shares his inspiring story of resilience, while Loretta, owner of Bison Coffee Shop, reveals how a dream involving bison aided her cancer recovery. The episode also features the 1876 powwow punk band founder Gabe Colhoff, sculptor Terresa White, and Elder Lillian Pitt, all highlighting the deep connection between Native culture, art, and resilience.
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.
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.
Minnesota takes viewers to the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation, where host Ruth-Ann Thorn explores the vibrant art scene. She meets artist Autumn Cavender, who merges technology with traditional practices, and Chef Bruce, who creates Indigenous dishes for elders. The episode concludes with a stunning fashion show featuring Indigenous designers, celebrating Native culture and heritage.
Minnesota takes viewers to the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation, where host Ruth-Ann Thorn explores the vibrant art scene. She meets artist Autumn Cavender, who merges technology with traditional practices, and Chef Bruce, who creates Indigenous dishes for elders. The episode concludes with a stunning fashion show featuring Indigenous designers, celebrating Native culture and heritage.
Hollywood has long overlooked the Tongva people, but this episode explores the evolving representation of Native Americans in film, featuring blockbuster actors and highlighting progress toward inclusivity. Tesla Wolfe, a dancer and actor from an Oklahoma reservation, inspires Indigenous youth to pursue their dreams despite challenges. The episode also showcases an art installation honoring the Karuk tribe's-controlled burn practices and historian Jackie Nunez's efforts to preserve the history of California's Mission Indians.
Hollywood has long overlooked the Tongva people, but this episode explores the evolving representation of Native Americans in film, featuring blockbuster actors and highlighting progress toward inclusivity. Tesla Wolfe, a dancer and actor from an Oklahoma reservation, inspires Indigenous youth to pursue their dreams despite challenges. The episode also showcases an art installation honoring the Karuk tribe's-controlled burn practices and historian Jackie Nunez's efforts to preserve the history of California's Mission Indians.
At the Warm Springs Reserve in Oregon, we meet award-winning flute player James Edmond Greeley, who shares the inspiring history of Kokopelli. The episode also features Kelli Palmer, a master basket maker who uses her craft to heal from generational trauma, and Scott Kalama "Blue Flamez", a Nammy-winning rapper highlighting the challenges of Reservation life. Finally, we visit Sakar Farmers, where Spring Alaska Schneider preserves traditional plant medicine and empowers the youth.
At the Warm Springs Reserve in Oregon, we meet award-winning flute player James Edmond Greeley, who shares the inspiring history of Kokopelli. The episode also features Kelli Palmer, a master basket maker who uses her craft to heal from generational trauma, and Scott Kalama "Blue Flamez", a Nammy-winning rapper highlighting the challenges of Reservation life. Finally, we visit Sakar Farmers, where Spring Alaska Schneider preserves traditional plant medicine and empowers the youth.
The episode begins with David Boxley and the Git Hone Dancers showcasing Coast Salish traditions through mesmerizing dance. It then features Howie Echohawk, a transgender comedian promoting queer and trans Indigenous excellence with Indigenize Productions. The journey concludes with Toma Villa's monumental murals celebrating salmon and Abigail Echohawk's pioneering work in integrating Indigenous knowledge into public health and advocacy.
The episode begins with David Boxley and the Git Hone Dancers showcasing Coast Salish traditions through mesmerizing dance. It then features Howie Echohawk, a transgender comedian promoting queer and trans Indigenous excellence with Indigenize Productions. The journey concludes with Toma Villa's monumental murals celebrating salmon and Abigail Echohawk's pioneering work in integrating Indigenous knowledge into public health and advocacy.
In the first episode, viewers meet Ruth-Ann Thorn, a successful entrepreneur and art gallerist deeply connected to her Native American roots. The episode follows her as she balances family, tradition, and her business, including a luxury skincare photoshoot and an art exhibit in San Diego. The day culminates in a gallery opening, celebrating Native American art and culture with patrons, artists, and community members.
In the first episode, viewers meet Ruth-Ann Thorn, a successful entrepreneur and art gallerist deeply connected to her Native American roots. The episode follows her as she balances family, tradition, and her business, including a luxury skincare photoshoot and an art exhibit in San Diego. The day culminates in a gallery opening, celebrating Native American art and culture with patrons, artists, and community members.
Our journey begins in Hollywood with trailblazer Tantoo Cardinal, who shares how she broke barriers for Native actors. We then met Darrell Redleaf, a makeup artist from the reservation who now works with Hollywood's A-list. Finally, we visit the Tongva matriarchs in Topanga Canyon, where an Artist Collective represents the modern indigenous people of LA.
Our journey begins in Hollywood with trailblazer Tantoo Cardinal, who shares how she broke barriers for Native actors. We then met Darrell Redleaf, a makeup artist from the reservation who now works with Hollywood's A-list. Finally, we visit the Tongva matriarchs in Topanga Canyon, where an Artist Collective represents the modern indigenous people of LA.
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