Join Ruth-Ann Thorn as she explores Seattle's Native American heritage, starting at Pike Place Fish Market and meeting key figures like Colleen Echohawk, who leads the first Native American goods store. The episode features artists Bethany Fackrell, Fred Fulmer, and Dan Friday, who blend tradition with contemporary art while advocating for social change and community enrichment.

In this episode of "This is Indian Country," host Ruth-Ann Thorn explores the vibrant Native culture of Minneapolis. Viewers meet Chef Brian Yazzie, musician Colin Monette, and Chef Sean Sherman, who showcase how food, art, and music help preserve and celebrate indigenous traditions. The episode also highlights the transformation of Dayton's into the Native Roots Trading Post, a hub for Native art and culture.

In this episode of "This is Indian Country," host Ruth-Ann Thorn explores the vibrant Native culture of Minneapolis. Viewers meet Chef Brian Yazzie, musician Colin Monette, and Chef Sean Sherman, who showcase how food, art, and music help preserve and celebrate indigenous traditions. The episode also highlights the transformation of Dayton's into the Native Roots Trading Post, a hub for Native art and culture.

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.

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.