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The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 12

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

BINGO! Games of chance have forever been a part of Aboriginal culture and The Sharing Circle examines the reigning champ of popular games - Bingo! Despite the fact that most people never win, bingo remains a popular pastime for First Nations people, especially in remote communities. The history and cultural significance of the game is profiled as is one of Canada's largest radio bingos.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 11

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

STORYTELLERS Storytellers examines the multi-media approach to contemporary Aboriginal storytelling through the eyes of young actors enrolled in Arts Mentorship at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People in Winnipeg, Singer/songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie, actor Lorne Cardinal, and filmmakers Curtis Kaltenbaugh and Ervin Chartrand.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 10

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

MONEY FOR HEALING? Money for Healing? explores the role money will play in the healing journey of Indian Residential School Survivors, provides a historical re-cap of the Indian residential school program ,and examines the structure and impacts of the resulting settlement agreement. The story is told through the life experience of Ed Bitternose, a residential school survivor, rancher and community worker from Gordon First Nation (GFN) in Saskatchewan. We visit Ed’s community and see firsthand how it has evolved since the days of the residential school. We also discover what impacts the compensation payments are having on his community and we also find out about the challenges still being encountered by survivors like Ed who simply want to put this sad and painful chapter behind them. Also appearing in the story are other survivors from GFN, officials from the Federal Government and Jim Miller, a historian from the University of Saskatchewan.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 09

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

RED MAN IN BLUE In this half hour of The Sharing Circle, we meet Patrol Sergeant Cecil Sveinson. Cecil doesn’t fit our stereotype of the typical Winnipeg Police Service patrol sergeant. Born on the Poplar River First Nation on the North East edge of Lake Winnipeg - he was a child of the 60’s scoop. Cecil grew up in Winnipeg’s inner city with his adoptive family and in his youth, never even considered becoming a cop. In this episode of The Sharing Circle, we also follow the service’s latest recruit class through their Aboriginal cultural awareness training, we hear from spiritual advisors David Blacksmith and his wife Sheryl, we talk to Winnipeg’s newly appointed Chief of Police Keith McCaskill and our cameras follow two general patrol officers on a typical night on the job.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 08

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

PAUINGASSI: PORTRAIT OF HOPE This story goes behind the headlines by examining how this dry community copes with the serious consequences of widespread alcoholism. It reveals how band members from Pauingassi are looking for healing and strength by reconnecting to traditional ways that were once practiced by their ancestors. Half a century ago, it was the scourge of alcoholism and the advent of Christianity that helped silence the drums and rid the community of sacred objects and ceremonial practices. Today, it’s a long road for the many community members who are fighting addictions, but by reviving old ways they are reconnecting with the Spirit of Pauingassi First Nation and with the source of their strength as a People.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 07

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

NO ROOM TO GROW No Room to Grow puts a face on those struggling to find and keep shelter in Vancouver and Winnipeg, two cities whose residents face specific obstacles. In Vancouver, the crisis is building as the city prepares to host the Olympics; the cost of home is skyrocketing amid land speculation, and more people are on the streets. Tension is rising as the Games draw near. In Winnipeg, hidden homelessness is rampant, and it’s having increasing effects on families. Both cities have long waiting lists for social housing, and it will take decades to meet the need at the current pace of new building.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 06

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

LIVING EARTH As the world teeters on the brink of environmental collapse, this story examines people who respect the indigenous worldview that the Earth is our mother, the rivers lifeblood flowing in her veins, and the plants and animals our brothers and sisters. By looking at the world this way, these people help preserve the environment around them and across the planet, and therefore hold the key to humanity’s survival.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 05

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

GOLD RUSH This documentary considers the issues associated with mining on First Nations land. By comparing the experiences of two Quebec First Nations - one already involved in mining, the other considering it – the program reveals the advantages and disadvantages of this sort of endeavour.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 04

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

RE-LEARNING OUR WAYS In aboriginal schools and communities, there’s a growing movement to re-connect young people to their traditional ways, inspiring pride in their heritage and self-confidence to meet the future.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 03

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE ASHAM STOMPERS In this episode of the Sharing Circle, our cameras travel to Reedy Creek and take a front row seat for this engaging celebration of the Métis culture. We spend time behind the scenes with Arnold Asham and share in his quest to bring a first class production to his friends and neighbours. We meet the people of Reedy Creek and learn about the impact the festival is having on their community. We take a close up look at the Stompers’ youngest dancer, Michael ‘Slick’ Harris and learn what drives this 7 year old phenom to dance – and we join a spellbound audience as The Stompers themselves take centre stage.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 02

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

RISING SON Rising Son is the story of a young Ojibway man, Clarence Fisher who finds strength in his people's traditional ceremonies as a means to overcome his drug addiction and to make it in the film and TV industry.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 01

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

SPIRITUALITY SEEKERS A movement of German speaking people is attempting to regain their spiritual connection. Kurt Fenkart and his wife Christine are Shaman teachers on a mission to re-connect with their long lost spiritual roots. They’re doing it by learning the sacred practices of other indigenous cultures, including those of Canada’s First Nation’s People. In this episode, they will travel to Canada for the first time, to embark on a journey to learn about aboriginal culture first hand.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 13

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

A NEW WAY FORWARD More than ten years ago, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples released its mammoth five-volume report on the health, education and political status of Canada’s First Nations. The report recommended sweeping change but little progress has been made in many areas. This Sharing Circle documentary reveals how and why Canada gets a failing grade when it comes to keeping the promises of improving the quality of life for most Aboriginal Canadians. The show provides a look at what progress, if any, has been made on improving the living conditions for First Nation citizens in Canada since the release of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples over ten years ago, with an emphasis on health, education, community conditions, political status, treaty rights and other matters. The documentary also focuses on what could be done to improve these conditions and looks at the development of a new relationship between Canada and First Nations – one that is primarily based on economic development and not social spending.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 12

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

INUIT AND DENE GAMES For the first time, the Inuit and Dene games are being included as part of the 2007 Canada Winter Games held in Whitehorse. We follow two groups of athletes competing in both the Inuit and Dene Games, showing their cultural significance while revealing the skill and agility required to compete in these amazing events. A dramatic finale ensues when two sisters - Robyn and Shawna McLeod, end up competing against each other for the gold medal at the Women's Stick Pull competition.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 11

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

SAVING A LIFE For Aboriginal people, tobacco is sacred – used as an offering in traditional ceremonies. But, the recreational use of tobacco in the smoking of cigarettes has become the leading cause of illness and death in Canada’s First Nation communities. Winnipeg actor Ryan Black shares his intense personal struggle as he attempts to quit smoking himself.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 10

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

LEARNING TO LEAD “Pull up your shirtsleeves and lead by example.” That’s what Ryan Bruyere’s grandmother taught him. Ryan is a member of an active core of students who have all spent several years in the intensive Aboriginal Governance program at the University of Winnipeg, which teaches them, among other things, about aboriginal politics, conflict resolution and self-government. Learning to Lead follows these students as they look for opportunities to get their voices heard within First Nations leadership circles, and their stumbles and successes along the way. What these students already know is that the next generation of young people will one day be confronted with the immense challenges that lie ahead. They will need to have the vision, the passion and the leadership skills to be a part of creating a better future for all First Nations communities. We want to be there to witness their efforts to meet those challenges and take their place in the real world of aboriginal affairs.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 09

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THREE SQUARE MEALS From the funky, haute cuisine to life-saving meals on the mean streets of Winnipeg, first nations chef are making their mark. ‘Three Square Meals’ is a profile of Aboriginal chefs in three distinct environments. Warren and Phoebe Sutherland, chefs and owners of Sweet Grass Bistro in Ottawa Ontario, prepare traditional First Nations’ food with haute cuisine flair. First nations students from Churchill, Manitoba earn their cooking stripes, running a restaurant during the busy tourist season under the guidance of Europeantrained Chef Robert Duehmig. A formally trained chef who has chosen a different path, Leah Morgan, who has opted to help run the Main Street Project, creating minor meal miracles to help feed the poor and destitute downtown Winnipeg.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 08

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

WARRIOR SOCIETIES There is a stereotypical image of the Warrior within First Nations culture: a militant carrying a gun, a camouflaged fighter atop a blockade, a protester blocking a road. Unfortunately, these popular portrayals fail to look at the traditional and spiritual roles of Warriors and who they really are. Behind these militant images, there is another story, traditional and spiritual in nature, and for the people. Within Warrior Societies, all people have roles; men, women, elders and children are equal. And, without the involvement of all these people, Warrior societies would cease to exist. This documentary will take an in-depth look at this issue by first examining the Wounded Knee standoff on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota between the American Indian Movement and the United States Army, the FBI and the State Militia. By examining what the Aboriginal communities at that time were standing for, we will uncover what they were trying to accomplish. Twenty years later in Canada, on the Oka First Nation, a stand off took place between the Mohawk Warrior Society and the Canadian Army along with the Quebec Police. This documentary will also look back at what triggered the standoff and what has been resolved since. Through their experiences, this documentary will examine the risks these Warriors take and the spiritual essence of what they were trying to accomplish.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 07

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

WHITE BUFFALO In 2005, an all-white buffalo calf is born in the northern United States and is quickly acquired by an astute zoo director in Winnipeg, Canada, who is aware of this sacred animal’s significance. With the help of a local Elder, a permanent home is set up for the aptly named Blizzard at Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo. As originally prophesized, Blizzard’s arrival coincides with a dangerous moment in human history. Within a short few weeks of the White Buffalo Calf coming to Winnipeg, many people are uniting spiritually in peace and harmony, attempting to bring this Message of the urgent need for Peace, of creating an energy shift throughout the world. Hanging in the balance is the chaos, disaster and endless tears from our relatives’ eyes that we will all surely face unless this lofty prophecy is respected and acted upon.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 06

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

WHEN MOMʼS IN JAIL Every year in Canada 25,000 children have a mother in prison. With women being the fastest growing prison population in the world, this number will only continue to rise. The sudden separation causes a tremendous amount of grief, isolation, and confusion, for both mother and child, and the children are more likely to turn to crime themselves by adolescence. Maintaining a strong mother/child bond throughout incarceration can help break the cycle, but institutions don’t always have adequate funding, programming or space for visitation. When Momʼs in Jail examines the effects of incarceration on women and children, and what one organization is doing to help heal families.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 05

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

WRITTEN IN STONE This documentary presents the story of an Aboriginal archaeologist, Kevin Brownlee, from the Manitoba Museum, whose current focus is determining where and how the early inhabitants of Northern Manitoba lived. To aid him in his explorations, he has enlisted the support of the region’s descendants both as expedition workers and as guides to their past, as expressed by their oral history tradition. The key result of the expedition was the discovery of ancient quartz mines in the region. The documentary shows the particular archaeological method in practice and offers thoughts on what the implications are for the region’s people.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 04

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

MISS INDIAN WORLD Imagine carrying the hopes, dreams, and well wishes of family and friends into competition – all the while being on your best behaviour – as a young person vying for the title of Miss Indian World 2006. So it was in Albuquerque, New Mexico as forty young women came together to represent their communities in what can best be described as a non-competitive pageant. Judges weren’t looking for physical perfection, but rather for poise and pride as each of the young women represented distinct First Nations from Canada and the U.S. We go behind the scenes at the most celebrated and sought after crowning of it’s kind. Miss Indian World will profile three Canadian contestants, while also exploring the nature of community spirit and First Nations pride.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 03

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE CONDOR AND THE EAGLE Incan prophecy foretells of a day when the condor of the South and the eagle of the North will fly together and spirit will descend on the land once again. As the world suffers under the weight of globalization, there are indigenous healers and elders working to heal the world and its people. Fulfilling prophecy is their mission. Juan Flores, an Ashanincan healer from the Peruvian Amazon and Dave Courchene, an Anishenabe elder from Sagkeeng, Manitoba, are two people on such a mission. The condor and the eagle soar together once again when Juan, Dave and other elders and healers visit Manito Ahbee in the Whiteshell Provincial Park for Igniting the Fire, a gathering where elders give direction for the future and where a sacred fire will be lit. This is a living prophecy for the Americas.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 02

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE DANCE The Dance documents the powerful story of a culture reclaimed, through the eyes of one man and one family. After centuries of repression, the Mi’kmaq people of Bay St. George Newfoundland gather to publicly celebrate their culture and heritage. A cameraman sent to document the Band’s first Pow Wow makes a startling personal discovery.

The Sharing Circle: Season 15 - Episode 01

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

WALK FOR LIFE Walk For Life is the story of the Northern Ontario Ojibway community of Pic Mobert First Nation and their 13-hundred-kilometer journey to reawaken spirituality and culture and return to traditional ways, in order to help those suffering from addiction.

The Sharing Circle: Season 16 - Episode 13

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

DID YOU KNOW? This episode of The Sharing Circle explores some of the more outrageous and bizarre facts concerning the history of the relationship between Aboriginal Peoples and Canada, and how these have influenced the political, economic and social conditions of the country’s First Peoples.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 18/19

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE VOICE OF THE LAKE (PART 1 AND 2) Three dancers of different backgrounds (Métis, Mohawk and Teme Augama Anishnaabi) and one former dancer show how a mix of indigenous, world and contemporary dance forms bring new meaning to old stories, told through the downbeat, or by moving feet first.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 16/17

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE VOICE OF THE LAKE (PART 1 AND 2) For 8000 years Aboriginal people have lived on the shores of Lake Winnipeg. It has been a constant source of fish and fresh drinking water. Some people refer to it as the blood of life, the earth mother's water. In recent years an alarming change has taken place in the lake. Large areas are covered in toxic algae. Though the cause is a subject of great debate, a likely culprit is field runoff of pesticides and animal waste from immense factory farming operations. The pollution rate is so high in Lake Winnipeg that some scientists estimate the lake could die in the next ten years. Clearly this will have a profound impact on Aboriginal People.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 15

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

SOLOMON CARRIERE – LAST OF THE VOYAGEURS Solomon Carriere is a hunter, a trapper and a world champion long distance paddler. Solomon and his family live a unique blend of the traditional life and the unreal expectations of the 21st Century.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 14

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

SKI BUMS It is easy to understand the spiritual connection Aboriginal people have shared with the land after experiencing western Canada's majestic mountain ranges. This relationship continues today, and for some, it has led to an involvement in Canada's competitive ski circuit. We follow three people who are making their mark in the ski world in different ways. Sam Kent is a 16-year-old prodigy creating a stir as one Canada's top Aboriginal skiers; Mark Gallup travels the globe as a world-class ski photographer employed by the major elite ski magazines; and Wendy Lumby is a ski coach in Alberta who is breaking down barriers and stereotypes as she prepares athletes for high level competition. Ski Bums interweaves their stories and demonstrates how their passion for the sport of skiing has drawn them closer to the land in a way that nothing else could.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 13

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

EMPTY NETS Lake Manitoba has traditionally been a bountiful place for the Métis to fish, but recently they experienced one of the worst years in memory. Many veteran fishermen are pulling their nets and cutting their losses. Worse yet the young men are not bothering at all, choosing instead to go to Alberta for a pipeline pay cheque. Are those still working the lake part of a dying breed, or will steps be taken to safeguard the financial heart and cultural soul of an entire community?

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 12

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

URBAN RESERVES: SUCCESS IN THE CITY Find out how First Nations are buying land, starting businesses, and creating better lives for Aboriginal people in cities across Canada. Discover how urban reserves may affect your community and your life as we visit Canada's largest urban reserve, established more than ten years ago and now home to more than fortyfive businesses and organizations.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 11

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

ENDANGERED WORDS Language is what connects Aboriginal people to the spirit of the land, to their ancestral teachings, and to the essence of their culture. Yet all across Canada, aboriginal languages are close to the brink of extinction. Of the original fifty-three languages spoken across this country, only three are considered secure, having more than 20,000 speakers. The rest are at risk of vanishing within a generation.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 10

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

TAKE FLIGHT For many northern First Nation communities, the plane is more that an optional means of transportation. It is a vital lifeline. Yet a very small percentage of North American pilots are Aboriginal. Today, with some reserves taking control by owing and operating their own airlines, this is starting to change. We meet three Aboriginal pilots in various stages of expertise. Juupi Tuunik from Nunavik is beginning primary training. Melissa Haney, a young part Inuit woman, is early in her professional career as a twin otter first officer with Air Inuit. Finally, Wallace Watts has achieved his ultimate goal of becoming a United Airlines 747 captain.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 09

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

TOXIC HOMES Raven Thundersky and her family grew up in the community of Poplar River. Since the late 1980's, Raven has lost her mother, three sisters, and a brother to Asbestosis and Mesothilioma. She has also been diagnosed with scarring of the lungs due to zonolite exposure. Living with the possibility of cancer, she has become an advocate on having the issue recognized by all levels of government. All along the way, she remains true to the spirit that drives her to fight.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 08

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

ABORIGINAL MUSIC REVOLUTION The Aboriginal Music program in Manitoba is unique to North America. Aboriginal Music Program Director,Errol Ranville's approach is to nurture our Aboriginal artists and develop their talents starting from the grassroots level. Young up and comers, along with struggling veterans, are making the connections they need in the music industry, through the support of the Aboriginal Music Program. This episode of the Sharing Circle focuses on Errol Ranville's life and how he is giving back to a community that has supported him throughout his career as well as the impact of the Aboriginal Music Program, and how it is changing the way people look at the industry. The initiatives of the Aboriginal Music Program are advancing the Aboriginal music industry at a lightning pace. An industry that is decades behind will soon be revealed, whether society is ready for it or not.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 07

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

COMIC BOOK CREATORS For thousands of years, the visual arts have been a way for Canada's Aboriginal people to express themselves, share information, and provide imagery for stories and legends. Today, this art has evolved and progressed in methodology and style, but the core meaning remains a means of sharing stories from the Aboriginal point of view. For younger people, this ancient tradition is being kept alive through cutting edge design, stylish comic books, and a new form of contemporary art that is unique from anything seen before. We will follow some of today's Aboriginal artistic mavericks and share their stories, showing how traditional values are being blended with a modern approach to art.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 06

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

TWO SPIRIT PEOPLE Life can be extremely difficult for gay and lesbian people living in Aboriginal communities. In centuries past, the two-spirited (as they were known) were highly regarded in society for their insight into the world of men and women, and for possessing spiritual gifts. Two-spirited people became ostracized and their spiritual gifts disregarded with colonization and the influence of Christian attitudes. Today, reserves are rampant with homophobia. According to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, 70 percent of the Aboriginal teen suicides on reserves today are by two-spirited youth. The Sharing Circle explores the issues faced by Aboriginal gays, lesbians, and bisexuals and illustrates the extraordinary efforts being made by those trying to end this discrimination.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 05

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE This highly charged and entertaining half-hour documentary examines a relatively new sport that may become the next Lacrosse for Aboriginal athletes. Ultimate, sometimes called Frisbee Football, is played on a large field by two teams comprised of twelve players per team. Recently, Canadian organizers of several disc sport leagues have been introducing Ultimate to numerous First Nation communities and the response has been overwhelming. Ultimate leagues are now springing up in rural and urban Aboriginal communities everywhere.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 04

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

RESTORING THE SACRED Each autumn, high school students from reserve communities leave their homes to go to school in a city hundreds of miles away. They must face and cope with a way of life that is foreign, confusing and oftentimes dangerous. For them, the hardest test they will face isn't in the classroom. It is found in simply finding the will to stay in school, in overcoming their homesickness, in adjusting to the way of life in the city, and in avoiding the dangerous social traps surrounding them. Historically, half or more of the first year students don't last through the school year, with the greatest portion giving up before Christmas. Sadly, many of them become involved with urban gangs and leave school for a life of criminal activity. Even worse, some simply cannot adjust and commit suicide. In Winnipeg an Aboriginal non-government agency has launched a program, Restoring the Sacred, designed to offer the students some of the support they need in order to stay in school and to live safely in the city. The Sharing Circle travels to one community in northern Manitoba and discovers the hopes and fears of the parents there, and journey with some of the students to their new school in Winnipeg and to this significant challenge in their lives.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 03

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

CHILDREN OF THE EARTH SCHOOL Children of the Earth School applies the concept of Aboriginality in the education system through the lessons of the ancestors. In 1991, Winnipeg School Division Number One began what was considered a bold undertaking. They established a school in the North End that emphasized Aboriginal culture and academics. It allowed First Nations youth the freedom to practice their culture in a place where it was once prohibited. Children of The Earth School is a model for others to follow, as it scores highly in a poll of the top high schools in all of Canada.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 02

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

NOT JUST BEADS AND MOCCASINS The idea of Aboriginal art is relatively new. Outside the art community, the dominant perception might be that contemporary Aboriginal art is about images of wolves and bears done up in the traditional way of beads and moccasins. Not Just Beads & Moccasins is a profile of three contemporary Aboriginal artists who adapt traditional art forms into something more contemporary. Greg Hill, Jeff Thomas and Nadia Myre share a common focus in their work of symbols of Canadian identity. Through performance, photography and visual art they defy these symbols and the power, control and authority they represent. The result is some of the hottest stuff around - art that¹s not just beads and moccasins.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 01

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

CROOKED MUSIC: 'JOHN ARCAND, THE MASTER OF THE METIS FIDDLE' John Arcand has spent his lifetime promoting and preserving the traditions of Métis Fiddle and Dance and old time fiddling. In 1998, he staged the first John Arcand Fiddle Festival and after 8 years this annual celebration has become one of the major fiddle events in Western Canada.

The Sharing Circle: Season 14 - Episode 20

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

HAIDA GWAII – ISLAND OF THE PEOPLE The most isolated landmass in Canada is a unique area off the northwest coast of BC, consisting of over 200 separate islands. Known geographically as the Queen Charlottes, this area is home to the people of the Haida Nation. The Haida are known among the many West Coast nations as gifted artists, carpenters and boat builders. Having suffered the loss of 95% of their population after European contact, they are also a testament to survival. Today a wave of new artists are rediscovering the supernatural beauty behind the ancient stories, using them for inspiration to create amazing works of art. Painters, weavers, and totem pole carvers carry the day as the Haida express themselves creatively and politically. Now their single biggest battle is to raise awareness of the serious threat posed by extensive forestry on their island home. Artists like Jim Hart, Jaalen Edenshaw, Marcel Rust, Sherri Dick, and Mick Morrison share age-old inspiration and a duty to protect Haida Gwaii, Island of The People. By reclaiming their traditional ways, the spirit and strength of the Haida is plainly evident in their stories, songs, and powerful works of art.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 20

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

OUR SISTERSʼ SPIRITS Our Sisters’ Spirits explores one of the most serious human rights abuses in Canada today -- the abduction, rape and murder of hundreds of Aboriginal women over the last half century at the hands of strangers, most often white people. This horrific situation continues today, particularly in cities across Western Canada, but the authorities, the justice system, and the Press ostensibly disregards this ongoing tragedy. Amnesty International condemned Canada in a scathing report detailing these continued human rights abuses that are suffered by Aboriginal women. We make sense of this catastrophic situation that arguably would be front-page news if another group of women were being victimized.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 18/19

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE SPIRIT OF NORWAY HOUSE CREE NATION (PART 1 & 2) Manitoba's Norway House Cree Nation, one of the largest Aboriginal reserves in Canada, has recently undergone unprecedented economic growth and development due to the community's prudent spending of a multi-million dollar compensation package they recently negotiated from Manitoba Hydro and from the Governments of Canada and Manitoba for the impact of hydro electric power project development in Northern Manitoba over the last forty years.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 17

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

BALANCING THE MEDICINE WHEEL Dr. Judith Bartlett graduated from the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Medicine in 1987. She was one of the first three Aboriginal physicians to graduate from the University of Manitoba. A pioneer and a visionary in the field of Aboriginal Health, Dr. Bartlett was the first chair of the National Aboriginal Health Organization and played a major role in the formation of Winnipeg's Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre. In 1994, Dr.Bartlett developed the Aboriginal Life Promotion Framework - a blueprint for balancing the fundamental elements of our lives.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 17

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 16

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HOME ADVANTAGE – MJHL The Sharing Circle examines three Manitoba First Nations that own and operate a team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. This episode examines how each team was established, how they are managed, and the socio-economic impact on each community. The social, educational, vocational, and economic development opportunities are also examined.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 15

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

ROSSDALE FLATS The Sharing Circle profiles a commercial section of real estate in the downtown core of Edmonton, Alberta that has become a hot topic between industry, the city and the Aboriginal population. Human remains as well as artifacts have been unearthed on the current property of the local power company. The diversity of ethnic groups has shocked the community. Scottish, French, English, Métis, and Aboriginal groups have been identified. The task of what to do now with these artifacts is currently in debate. Respect for those who came before us is paramount for the Aboriginal Community, as is the re-acquisition of the land that was once theirs.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 14

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE FUR TABLE Every December, just before Christmas, fur buyers from around the world gather at St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Thompson, Manitoba to buy pelts - and lots of them! Over five hundred thousand dollars will exchange hands, all in cash. On one side of the table are over 250 northern trappers, most of them Aboriginal, who will sell their bounty to the highest bidder. On the other side, buyers from five different fur companies can be seen, cash in hand, feverishly totaling numbers on their calculators. When the bidding is over trappers will collect their salaries for months of toiling on the traplines. As fur prices fluctuate every year, one can never be certain whether the outcome will be celebrated or bemoaned by the trappers and their families.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 13

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

ABORIGINAL HEALING The Sharing Circle explores the results of the social programs implemented by the National Aboriginal Healing Foundation. This national organization devotes funds across the Canada in support of Aboriginal community programs. The Foundation promotes the healing of Aboriginal people who were subjected to the residential school system. The benefits of the foundation past, present and future will be examined.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 12

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

TRADITIONAL YOUTH GATHERING The Sharing Circle dives into the Annual Traditional Youth Gathering, spearheaded by Crissy Courchene in Grand Rapids, Manitoba. The Youth Gathering is host to one hundred youth fully immersed in the traditional values and practices of their ancestors. Elders from the five major tribal groups of Manitoba, along with youth leaders, impart their wisdom and teachings on everything from traditional hunting techniques, picking medicines, building a sweatlodge, firearms safety, treaty rights and even the art of making bannock on a stick. Most importantly, the youth learn these lessons as our ancestors did it by roughing it in the bush without the conveniences of modern life.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 11

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

FIRST MUSIC Music has always been an integral part of Aboriginal culture. We explore the rich heritage of Aboriginal music and how our ancestors interpreted and respected it. We look at Aboriginal music today, and how many artists such as Susan Aglukark are fusing the old with the new. We glimpse into what the future might offer and explore how cultural blending through music is a way of celebrating diversity. A highlight is Nelly Furtado's Juno performance with premiere drum and singing group, Whitefish Juniors.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 10

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

STRYKER GOES TO VENICE Two first-time Aboriginal actors from Winnipeg's North End journey to Venice, Italy to accompany the Winnipeg feature film Stryker. For the first time in the history of the prestigious Venice Film Festival, Aboriginal actors will walk the red carpet of La Sale Grande. Fifteen-year-old Kyle Henry (Stryker) and single mom Deena Fontaine (Mama Ceece) travel across the ocean for the first time to present their work to the international film community.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 09

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE NEXT GENERATION The new voices for Aboriginal youth are manifesting themselves as cultural empowerment increases. Aboriginal youth who are speaking up for their communities and are becoming the inspiration for many. One such issue takes place in Grassy Narrows, Ontario, where clear-cutting on the reserve is generating anger and protest by its residents, and in particular its youth.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 07/08

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

LONG ROAD, FULL CIRCLE (PART 1 AND 2) A two-part expose of Aboriginal gang life in urban and rural environments. Revolving around former and reformed gang member Ervin Chartrand, we relive his physical and mental journey from Vice-President of the Manitoba Warriors, to his involvement and consequent arrest during "Operation Northern Snow". Institutionalized, it was in Stony Mountain penitentiary where he made a life-changing choice to reclaim his heritage, his family and his soul. Chartrand, clean and on the outside, has recovered his ties to Aboriginal healing and spirituality. Pursuing a career in the film and television industry, he now acts as a mentor to Aboriginal youth on the dangers of life on the streets. Experts from the RCMP, Winnipeg Police Services and Corrections Canada share their views on efforts being made to extinguish gangs from the streets of Canadian cities.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 06

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

SUGAR FIX – DIABETES The Sharing Circle focuses on the new social phenomenon that has created this ethno-cultural epidemic. Native people have the highest rate of diabetes of any other demographic in Canada. A detailed examination reveals Aboriginal children in the northern reserves to be the most common victims. Lack of resources, poverty, and even cultural identity all correlate to the disease.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 05

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

SASKATCHEWAN NATIVE THEATRE COMPANY Founded in 1999 by Dave Pratt, Artistic Director Kennetch Charlette, and actors Tantoo Cardinal, and Gordon Tootoosis, Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company has grown into a major contributor to the Saskatchewan arts scene. Finding truth within one's own self is a guiding principle at the SNTC. The company operates with the belief that art and culture are intertwined. Using theatre as a vehicle for artistic expression, the company provides a venue for original aboriginal stories and provides opportunities for youth to use their gifts to find truth within them.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 04

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

MOCCASIN GAMES Traditional games have been part of Aboriginal culture for hundreds, if not thousands of years. The Moccasin Game was a display of dexterity, chance and a means of fair trade between neighbouring tribes. The Sharing Circle looks at the diverse ways the game is played, the significance and importance of these games, and how they are being kept alive for future generations.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 03

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

GOOD SPIRIT MEDICINE Sage, Cedar, Sweetgrass and Tobacco have been sacred medicines in Aboriginal culture since the first conception of Mother Earth. Used for prayer, cleansing, healing and offerings - each has its own teachings and origin. In contemporary times, misconceptions of the medicines are everywhere. Western medicine has attempted to bottle the essence of these remedies, but fails to capture the spiritual healing power contained therein. Through the words of elders, the ancient teachings of the four medicines are now helping the generations of today. The Sharing Circle explores the teachings of each medicine and how they are used in everyday life and ceremony.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 02

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

ABORIGINAL HUMOUR What is it about Aboriginal Humour that makes it so unique? Popular comedian Don Burnstick says Aboriginal humour is all about having fun, but there's more to it than that, it is also an integral part of the healing journey. We explore the uniqueness of Aboriginal humour and how comedians and spiritualists use it to heal a displace nation.

The Sharing Circle: Season 13 - Episode 01

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

SAPE - STRENGTHENING ABORIGINAL PARTICIPATION IN THE ECONOMY The 20th Century was not a prosperous time for First Nations People. As Canada reaped the rewards of a land with abundant resources, Aboriginals were isolated from the economic booms of a burgeoning country. Strengthening Aboriginal Participation in the Economy is the brainchild of the Provincial Governments, Aboriginal Affairs Ministers and national Aboriginal organizations. The Sharing Circle explores the purpose and initiatives of the SAPE report. We also examine the Aboriginal business acumen throughout history to establish that Aboriginals are naturally business inclined, possessing intuitive abilities to compete in the economic evolution of the 21st Century.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 19

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

LACROSSE One of North America's oldest sports, Lacrosse owes its origins to the Aboriginal people who utilized the game to prepare young warriors, resolve conflicts with other tribes and as an intricate part of their spiritual lives. Developed over centuries, Lacrosse has endured, and even prospered in modern times. The Sharing Circle traces the history of Lacrosse from the earliest accounts to its resurgence in the 21st Century.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 18

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE HOOP OF LIFE One of the most visually interesting but technically difficult of aboriginal traditional dances is the Hoop Dance. To many Indian tribes, the hoop symbolizes the circle of life - the belief that all things are connected. The Sharing Circle looks at this unique traditional form of artistic expression with champion Hoop Dancers Alex Wells and Lisa Odjig.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 17

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

RAY ST. GERMAIN For more than four decades, Ray St. Germain has cultivated his role as a Canadian country music icon. A musician, entertainer, and radio personality, Ray has successfully "crossed over" from the Aboriginal to mainstream entertainment markets, never forgetting his Métis heritage. The Sharing Circle profiles Ray and provides viewers with a close-up and personal glimpse into the man and his two loves: his family and his music.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 16

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

ABORIGINAL ENTREPRENEURS The Sharing Circle profiles some interesting and unique aboriginal entrepreneurs. We'll see how Leslie Lounsbury, publisher of SAY Magazine (Spirit of Aboriginal Youth), turned her dream into a reality--helping aboriginal youth to have a voice. We also profile Aboriginal IT company Donna Cona and bottled water company, Iroquois Water. Also, Christian Sinclair of The Tribal Council Investment Group explains how they are taking a successful Manitoba venture and planning to expand its client list nationally.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 15

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

ALEX JANVIER The Sharing Circle profiles accomplished Aboriginal artist Alex Janvier. His abstract style has been admired and honored by collectors, critics and art academia throughout North America and around the world. He is considered a trailblazer, opening many doors previously closed to Aboriginal artists. We will visit Alex in his studio at his home in Cold Lake, Alberta, as well as gain insights into this seasoned artist through interviews with friends, community members and fellow aboriginal artists.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 14

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

SACRED ARTIFACTS The Sharing Circle examines First Nations efforts to repatriate spiritual items and ancient artifacts. For centuries, museums and private individuals all over the world have collected artifacts and remains of Aboriginal peoples. As we enter the 21st Century, many museums and First Nations are now working together to care for and protect these items; however, the issue continues to be a contentious one.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 13

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE CANADIAN ABORIGINAL MUSIC AWARDS & FESTIVAL Come and celebrate the sights and sounds of the City of Toronto, First Nations Style. Long before the modern day metropolis existed, Aboriginal People gathered here to celebrate their unique arts, crafts and cultures. This tradition continues today with The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards and Native Canada's largest gathering, The Canadian Aboriginal Festival.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 20

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

WINTER ROADS For several weeks every winter, temporary roads are constructed over frozen lakes and through thick forests in Canada's north providing vehicle access to communities that are usually only accessible by air. Essential for shipping building supplies and food at a reasonable price, these "Winter Roads" help make the cost of living more affordable in these remote communities. The Sharing Circle examines the system of Winter Roads in northern-eastern Manitoba and their importance to the thousands of First Nations People who live there.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 12

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

FRONTRUNNERS The Sharing Circle traces the journey that ten Aboriginal teenagers made with the Pan Am Games torch in 1967. Their 800 km journey from Minneapolis to the Winnipeg Stadium ended with a non-aboriginal athlete taking the torch into the stadium and lighting the Games flame. Over thirty years later, this journey continues to influence the lives of these torchbearers.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 11

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS KILLED COWBOYS The Sharing Circle dives into the world of professional wrestling and examines historic and contemporary role of Aboriginal people in this industry. We profile the men behind the characters; find out what drives these wrestlers to do what they do and how they hope to influence the younger generation.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 10

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

BACK TO THE LAND The Sharing Circle looks at Aboriginal Peoples' traditional and historic relationship with the land. In the face of changing times and changing values, Nelson House elder Madeline Spence and her husband Wellington, are making a concerted effort to pass their valued knowledge of Mother Earth to future generations.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 09

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

BILLY JOE GREEN - RED MAN'S BLUES An in-depth look at blues musician Billy Joe Green, with testimonials and stories from Billy Joe, his counterparts and friends in the business, this documentary focuses on this respected blues man's life long search for what he calls 'The origination of the Blues.'

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 08

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

YORK BOAT DAYS For three decades the northern Manitoba community of Norway House has hosted 'York Boat Days'. This annual event draws visitors and competitive York Boat racers from around the globe. The Sharing Circle travels to York Boat Days, looks at the many activities that take place and provides insight into the mammoth effort by the community to stage such a demanding undertaking.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 07

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

TREATIES The Treaties written more than a century ago are the foundation on which this nation is built. For most people they remain unseen and unappreciated. The Sharing Circle examines the Treaties between the First Nations and the Dominion of Canada, their historic and future significance, and modern day misconceptions.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 06

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

GOOD MEDICINE The Sharing Circle features enigmatic artist, storyteller and philosopher, Dale Auger. Through colour, form and creatively crafted words, Dale's messages reflect the values and virtues of traditional Aboriginal philosophy. Dale weaves images and pictures in his own unique style. His art takes his audience to a deeper level of understanding of Canada's Indigenous Peoples.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 05

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT Over the past two decades, Aboriginal People have begun to make their marks in the business world. Many of our people believe that developing aboriginal enterprises is a key to the long-term survival of Canada's First Nations. Others worry that becoming involved in a profit-oriented system is contrary to our traditional beliefs. The Sharing Circle looks at the challenge of balancing our traditional values with the contemporary world of business.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 04

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

THE LOST CHILDREN During the mid-20th Century, thousands of Aboriginal children were taken from the care of their birth parents and put up for adoption, mostly to white middle class families in Canada and the United States. The Sharing Circle looks at cross-cultural adoption, coming home, and it's affects on the birth families, adoptive parents, and the adopted themselves.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 03

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

UNBROKEN CIRCLE The Sharing Circle documents the role of Traditional Ceremonies in First Nations culture. European customs and beliefs have had a devastating effect on the traditional Spiritual practices of Aboriginal Peoples. The Sharing Circle looks at how many of these ceremonies are being rediscovered, celebrated, and shared once again.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 02

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

PICTURES OF THE PAST: ROCK PAINTINGS OF THE CANADIAN SHIELD The Sharing Circle examines the mysterious rock paintings in Northern Saskatchewan. This fascinating story studies the spiritual meaning behind these ancient pictographs, some dating back as far as 2000 years. We provide insight into the people that made them and offer explanations for they're incredible durability.

The Sharing Circle: Season 12 - Episode 01

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

OTHER RACES ADOPTING THE RED CULTURE The Sharing Circle explores the controversial issue of non-native people practicing Aboriginal spiritual ways. When does appreciation become exploitation? On one hand, some perceive that the richness of indigenous wisdom needs to be shared with other peoples. Others feel that when people adopt aspects of a culture without respecting the whole system of beliefs, values, and practices of that people, it becomes appropriation.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 25

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

REGGIE LEACH The story of former NHL hockey player Reggie Leach - how his home communities helped him make the pros, and the continuing role he plays with native youth.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 26

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

TRAPPERSʼ FESTIVAL Trappers’ Festival is a comic look of The Pas, Manitoba’s festival, and the twenty-one events that make up the King and Queen Trapper competition.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 24

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

10 GRANDMOTHERS Traditional wisdom provided by elders is brought to modern women through "The Ten Grandmothers" project from Calgary, Alberta.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 22

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

DRUM KEEPERS This is the story of the Drum, and its role within the cultures of the Red, Yellow, Black and White races.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 21

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

SHARING THE LAND Exploring the spiritual connection between Indigenous People and Mother Earth, as portrayed through art and song.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 23

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

WOMAN LEADERS A profile of prominent Aboriginal Women Leaders; Chief Roberta Jamieson, Grand Chief Margaret Swan, and President of the Métis Youth Advisory Council Jennifer Brown.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 20

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:23 +0000

JORDIN TOOTOO One of Canada's top ranked junior hockey players, Jordin Tootoo is the first Inuit hockey player ever to be drafted by the NHL.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 18

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

FIRST NATION INVASION First Nation Invasion profiles native bands War Party, Killah Green and Burnt, leaders in a resurgence of Aboriginal music in a rock and roll world.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 17

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

JINGLE DRESS Almost a century ago, 7-year-old Maggie White of White Fish Bay, Ontario, was suffering from rheumatic fever and not expected to live. Her father went into ceremony and received a vision that led to the making of the first Jingle. Maggie went on to recover from her illness, to dance in her jingle dress and to establish a new tradition that lives on today on the Pow Wow circuit.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 16

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

THROUGH THE EYES OF ELDERS The signing of treaty is examined through the voices of Elders. In the face devastating illness, the loss of the buffalo, military threats from U.S. Soldiers and the coming of the railroad, a people put their faith in negotiations with representatives of Queen Victoria. One week after the signing of Treaty 7, those representatives broke their first promise.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 19

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

NATIVE PRIDE Exploring the significance and the resurgence of Pride within the Aboriginal community.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 15

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

TRADITIONAL HEALING Traditional Healing is a look at the historical and current practices of traditional First Nations Medicine People. We follow as medicines are harvested, prepared and administered, and examine the role of traditional healers in the 21st Century.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 14

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

INDIAN SOUL MUSIC Exploring the intriguing connection and passion that Canada's Indigenous people feel for country music.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 13

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

RED MAN'S VISION As a Manitoban spiritualist and Elder, Dave Courchene’s dream is to build a Sacred Gathering Place in Manitoba known as The Turtle Lodge.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 11

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

WHEN VETERANS DANCE Aboriginal Veterans have a long tradition of distinguished service to their country. That service is often forgotten. This documentary explores the heroism of a people and the failure of a nation to honour that.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 12

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

ABORIGINAL SUICIDE: LOST SPIRIT Suicide rates are disproportionately high among First Nations People. This documentary will delve into this sensitive subject, and explore how traditional beliefs and philosophy can help provide long-term answers to this emotional issue.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 10

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

WATER Water covers 70% of Mother Earth, it nourishes her and cleanses her. Human beings are comprised of twothirds water. Without water we cannot survive. Even in the womb the fetus is nurtured in water. For some time now the elders have been telling us that the water on Mother Earth is going to become undrinkable. Now as we enter the 21st Century, that prophecy is being fulfilled. In traditional native culture, the Creator gave women the responsibility of protecting the water. In this episode of the Sharing Circle, elders speak about the role that women play in nurturing and caring for this life giving resource.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 09

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

THE MAKING OF TIPI TALES Winnipeg producer, Lisa Meeches, gathered a talented group of puppeteers and writers to create a series for young children based on the Seven Sacred Laws. Set in a forest, Tipi Tales is the story of four friends who venture from their grandparents porch to consult Buffalo, Eagle, and Beaver to help them learn life's lessons.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 06

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

ABORIGINAL FASHION Paris! Milan! New York! Look out! This fast paced documentary examines many facets of Aboriginal clothing design and manufacturing. Aboriginal Fashion traces the history of Aboriginal clothing from traditional garments to the runways of the modern fashion world.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 07/08

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

SACRED SITES (PART 1 AND 2) Sacred ancient sites are scattered across western Canada and United States, and stand as a testament to the spiritual communion between the Indigenous people of North America and the Creator. Sacred Sites is a two-part documentary that honours the ancient mysteries surrounding Medicine Wheels, and reveals the sense of urgency that is building to protect these sacred sites.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 05

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

INDIAN COWBOYS - THE RODEO TRAIL An insightful look into Indian cowboys in the rodeo, this documentary includes profiles of 7-year-old barrel racer Raven Shade, bull rider Allison Red Crow, and features Buffy St.Marie's INDIAN COWBOYS IN THE RODEO.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 03

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

UNITY RIDERS The Unity Riders are a group of horseman who make a 300-kilometer trek from the Chanupawaka reserve in southern Manitoba to Winnipeg for the opening of The 2002 Indigenous Games. This show documents their 9-day journey.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 04

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

INDIGENOUS GAMES In this examination of the 2002 Indigenous Games, we profile athletes, capture the cultural events that surround the Games, and present a taste of the many events that were part of the unique event.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 02

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

POW WOW CIRCLE Pow Wow Circle traces the modern Pow Wow circuit and the people that follow The Pow Wow Road. The Pow Wow phenomenon has exploded in popularity in western Canada. There aren't enough weekends in the summer to accommodate the growing number of these traditional festivals, and mid-week Pow Wow's are now in vogue.

The Sharing Circle: Season 11 - Episode 01

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

THE SEVEN LAWS The Seven Laws explores the natural laws or teaching of Aboriginal people and explains how these laws form the basis of all life and meaning in this world.

The Road To Victory

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

The Road To Victory is the story of racing fever and the people who relish being caught up in it, right here in Manitoba. Racing cars is a passion. It seeps it’s way into your pore through the grease and gasoline and the grime under your fingernails. Once the fever takes hold in your bloodstream it’s virtually impossible to cure.

We Joggin' 2007

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

We Joggin' is a unique, multi-lingual, live-performance experience that celebrates the human spirit though song, dance, and laughter. Award-winning artists of national recognition share the stage with emerging First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Francophone in a moving, concept performance designed to raise awareness for diabetes education and prevention, and to nourish the spirit's power of healing.

We Joggin' 2006

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

Photo Finish

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

Photo Finish is the story of 2 Manitoba horsemen who are doing thier best to keep the thoroughbred racing industry flourishing in their province - trainer Carl Anderson and breeder Gary Strath. Gary Strath is a farmer from just east of Souris Manitoba. A David among the Goliaths of Canadian thoroughbred breeders. Gary has evolved in a little more than a decade from a 'disillusioned grain farmer' to an 'award winning thoroughbred breeder'. In 2005 King of Jazz, bred and raised by Gary on his Stoneyfield farm, finished second in Canada's most prestigious horse race, The Queen's Plate. And in 2006 another of Gary Strath's foals, 3 year old Kimchi won a Sovereign Award as Canada's top 3 year old filly. Photo Finish tracks Gary Strath throughout the summer of 2006 as he preps his next crop of foals for the annual yearling sale in Keeneland Kentucky, and follows Kimchi's run for the 2006 Sovereign Award. Carl Anderson first went to work as a stablehand at Assiniboia Downs when he was still a sixth grader. As as a teenager, he earned his trainer's license. For more than 4 decades Carl has lived and breathed the thoroughbred business. His career has seen it's share of highs and lows - and reads like a checkered of Canada's race tracks. Among Carl's many stops, Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, Blue Bonnet in Montreal, Stampede Park in Calgary, and Marquis Downs in Saskatoon. Photo Finish follows Carl though the ups and downs of the 2006 racing season as he vies for the title of leading trainer at Assiniboia Downs.

Célébrons: La musique de notre peuple

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

Célébrons: La musique de notre peuple, met en vedettes les meilleurs artistes musicaux des premières nations au Canada et rend hommage aux mentors, aux créateurs et promoteur de la musique Aborigène. Cette émission d'une heure incult: Big John Arcand, Sierra Noble, Donny Parenteau, Ryan D'Aoust, Tagaq, Nadjiwan, Will Dunn, JC Campbell, Asani, The C-Weed band et bien d'autres.

Celebrate: The Music of Our People

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

"Celebrate: The Music of Our People" honors premier musical artists of Canada Aboriginal communities and acknowledges the keepers, teachers, promoters, creators and performers of Aboriginal music. This one-hour music program features the best of Aboriginal talent in Canada including: Big John Arcand, Sierra Noble, Donny Parenteau, Ryan D'Aoust, Tagaq, Nadjiwan, Willie Dunn, JC Campbell, Asani, The C-Weed band and many more.

Avrocar! Saucer Secrets from the Past

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

A quirky look at the world's first man made 'flying saucer' built in the 1950's. American defense poured millions into the project, spurred on by the dreams and aspirations of engineer John Frost. Near disastrous test flight footage combined with hilarious B movie clips make Avrocar a documentary that's truly out of this world.

The Spirity of Norway House Cree Nation

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

The Spirit of Norway House Cree Nation is a one-hour, made for television documentary that tells the story of our people and the many challenges we have faced to survive as a Nation throughout our 7000-year history. This unique and personal portrait is revealed in interviews with Norway House elders, leaders, educators and students, and in historical scenes vividly re-enacted by members of our community. Set in the heart of North America, just north of Manitoba's Lake Winnipeg, this documentary reveals what life was like for our people before contact with the non-Aboriginal world. It was a time we lived close to Mother Earth; when the water was our highway and the land our lifeline, providing everything we needed to survive. Throughout our thriving and challenging history, we have always stayed true to our ancient spirit, giving us the vision and strength to overcome any obstacles in our way.

Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards - 2009

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards 2009, hosted by Lorne Cardinal, honours the best in Aboriginal music from across North America as chosen by the people. This spectacular gala event features performances by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Wayne Lavallee, Sierra Noble, Crystal Shawanda and more!

Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards - 2008

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

The Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards 2008, hosted by Lorne Cardinal and Andrea Menard, honors the best in Aboriginal music from across North America as chosen by the people. This spectacular gala event features performances by the best Aboriginal recording artists from across the continent, playing unforgettable music for fans of all nations.

Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards - 2007

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

The Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards 2007, hosted by Lorne Cardinal and Gabrielle Miller, honors the best in Aboriginal music from across North America as chosen by the people. This spectacular gala event features performances by the best Aboriginal recording artists from across the continent, playing unforgettable music for fans of all nations.

Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards - 2006

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards honor the best in Aboriginal music. This spectacular gala event features performances by the best Aboriginal recording artists from across the country, playing unforgettable music for fans of all nations. The aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards is the first awards show of its kind. It provides an opportunity to showcase Aboriginal music to the rest of the world and to expose Aboriginal recording artists to a national fan base, music industry, and media. Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards winners were chosen by the fans and stakeholders through two rounds of online voting - the first round ran September 1 - 13 to determine the nominees in each category. The second round of voting ran September 14 - October 13th to determine the winners. This inaugural event served to give Aboriginal artists increased profile and to bring the artists, industry and fans closer together. A four year plan is in place for Manito Ahbee and the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards.

Kyle Riabko: The Lead

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

Spring Awakening - New York's hottest show. Groundbreaking. Tony award-winning. Starring a dynamic cast of astoundingly gifted young performers. And it's about to be taken over by a kid from Saskatchewan. Kyle Riabko: The Lead is a thrilling TV documentary following aspiring musician Kyle Riabko as he takes a detour from his dream of becoming a rock star to take on the lead role in the hit Broadway musical: Spring Awakening. Unprecedented Broadway access. Heartbreaking, uplifting stories from audience members' real lives. This show captures the essence of the power of contemporary theatre.

Harold Hatcher Seven Teachings Projects

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

The Seven Teachings Project celebrates the diversity of Canadian society by exploring some of the beliefs and practices of Canada's original peoples; in particular, Ojibway culture. As in all cultures, Ojibway adults and elders instill moral values in the young through a series of teachings, called The Seven Teachings. But unlike other cultures, the teachings are, in turn, associated with a different animnal, which helps to flesh out the meaning of a paritcular teaching. They are as follows: Love, represented by the Eagle; Respect represented by the Buffalo; Courage, represented by the Bear;Honesty, reprsented by Sabe, or Bigfoot; Wisdom represented by the Beaver; Humility, represented by the Wolf; Truth, represented by the Turtle. Ten students from Harold Hatcher Elementary School were taken out to Dave Courchene, Jr.'s Turtle Lodge on Sagkeeng First Nation. It was there that the students received a Spirit Name and were bestowed the honor of being a Keeper for one of the Seven Teachings. As Keeper of the Teachings, the students took on the responsibility for portraying the spirit of that teaching in a series of vignettes, or scenes. Each keeper had a chance to introduce each vignette and narrate the action. The other students acted as crew persons and as actors.

The True Intrepid

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

Discover how a hardware salesman from Canada changed the fate of nations and helped win World Ward II. Sir Winston Churchill once said, "In war, the truth is so valuable that is must be protected by a body guard of lies." At the outset of WWII in the face of Nazi aggression and American apathy, the British PM required facts and fiction to achieve his goal of defending his 'Island Fortress'. Churchill trusted one man to generate both. THAT MAN WAS SIR WILLIAM STEPHENSON, THE TRUE INTREPID. Stephenson changed the course of the Twentieth Century, yet even after his death he remains firmly in the shadows. From his early family life in Winnipeg, to heroic deeds as a fighter pilot during World War One, to his pivotal role during the cold war, Stephenson blazed a trail so unique that history is divided on how she should be remembered. Previous accounts of his life have been rife with factual errors - no accident when you consider Stephenson himself once said, "Nothing deceives like a document." Now, for the first time ever, comes an accurate account of his work outside the established intellegence commuity where, under the guise of British Passport Control in New York, his agents perfected coding, forgery, counter-espionage and propoganada, and all with the intent of defeating Hitler's military juggernaut. In this hour-long documentary, the life of a master spy is examined more closely than ever before. Recently declassified documents and intimate personal reflections from Stephenson's family, friends, operatives, agents, and the former Cheif Historian for the CIA offer new insight into a man who took most of his deeds to the grave. "James Bond is a romanticized version of a true spy. The real thing is Bill Stephenson." - Ian Fleming

Tipi Tales - Season 3

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

Set in the crook of a forest, TIPI TALES are adventures in story and song, where Elizabeth, Junior, Russell and Sam play, laugh, and grow together. Guided by their Grandparents’ the children dicscover important life lessons revealed by the Seven Animals. Never before has this ancient aboriginal wisdom been shared in this way!

Tipi Tales - Season 1

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:24 +0000

Set in the crook of a forest, TIPI TALES are adventures in story and song, where Elizabeth, Junior, Russell and Sam play, laugh, and grow together. Guided by their Grandparents' the children dicscover important life lessons revealed by the Seven Animals. Never before has this ancient aboriginal wisdom been shared in this way!