Mohawk songwriter Shawnee sets out to write a song that captures the awakening of her two-spirit identity as she builds a two-spirit sweat lodge with other community members. The ceremony is led by Ojibway-Cree Elder and author Ma-Nee Chacaby.

Me'tis singer Amanda Rheaume is inspired by the resilience and power of her culture in spite of the Me'tis scrip system that tried to displace her people. This episode features insightful interviews with Elder Tony Belcourt and Me'tis scholar Paul Chartrand.

Anishinaabe composer Melody McKiver looks to the power of water to inspire Debiinaawe Giizhigon. The song utilizes the sounds from ice breaking during spring thaw to create an instrumental piece dedicated to the communities surrounding Sioux Lookout.

Oji-Cree songwriter Nick Sherman sets out to write a song about the challenges of living in a town with a reputation steeped in anti-Indigenous racism and corruption. Mixing performance art and politics, we get to see Thunder Bay as never before.

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".

Anishinaabe electro-pop artist Wolf Saga draws inspiration for his music from a painting his grandmother bought, which connects him to his culture. This episode features Richard Gracious, Janis Monture, Elder Mary Lou Smoke and Betty Albert.

Anishinaabe songwriter Leonard Sumner sets out to write a song that reflects on the unjust verdicts in Colton Boushie and Tina Fontaine cases. Joined by experts, Leonard digs into the systemic racism that has built Canada's 'justice' system.

Cree songwriter Jason Burnstick sets out to write a song that examines the struggles of reconciling childhood trauma after the birth of his own son. With the help of Elder Dave Courchene, Jason explores the work men must do to become "a man of the Earth."

Anishinaabe songwriter Ansley Simpson sets out to write a song about her personal connection between trauma and alcoholism. Harold Johnson features, discussing his acclaimed book "Firewater: How Alcohol is Killing My People (and Yours)."

Haida and Cree singer Kristi Lane Sinclair shares her emotional journey of returning to Haida Gwaii to find love and forgiveness. In this episode dedicated to Kristi's late mother, Kristi connects with close friend and fellow creator Sara Roque.

Tuscarora songwriter Jennifer Kreisberg sets out to write a song about the dispersal of the Skaru:re population following the Tuscarora War of 1710. She visits with artists in Six Nations to better understand the tradition and trails of Skaru:re songs.

After reading Cherie Dimaline's award-winning book The Marrow Thieves, Cree songwriter Christa Couture sets out to create a new song that speaks to the harrowing journey the characters face, ultimately inspired by our own Indigenous resilience.

Me'tis songwriter Shane Belcourt finds inspiration looking back on interviews he did with celebrated Me'tis author Maria Campbell and his father, an acclaimed Me'tis Rights leader Tony Belcourt. What are the lessons from the 1960-1980 Me'tis Rights movement?

Haida band Jason Camp and The Posers reveal how their beautiful home of Haida Gwaii inspires their unique brand of punk music. The band's two front men and their manager create music that celebrates the strength and rich culture of their people.