This episode explores the significance of humour in native art.
The origins of chocolate and its discovery by the Mayan people.
This episode blends ancient traditions with contemporary ideas.
In this unique journey into Hopi culture, local artists shed light on the secret ways of this obscure nation.
Viewers discover projects to soothe the heart and hands of hard-working women, including bath salts and hand cream.
This episode examines the impact of silver on North American indigenous culture.
Three 'white guys' are introduced to Cree life.
An interview with well-known Katchina doll maker Gerry Quotskuyva, who explains the sacred meaning of wooden dolls.
An elder's room at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre undergoes a DIY home-deco renovation.
This episode features an exploration of the history of indigenous footwear in North America.
The history and art of the nomadic nation of the Navajo.
An examination of the traditional Mayan healing practices in Mexico.
A visit of artist Marianne Corless's controversial exhibition exploring the effects of European contact on indigenous populations.
A look at the Potlatch system and how wealth was circulated and distributed by the highest ranking in Coastal society.
The creation of spiritual and fun crafts that celebrate the Indigenous wisdom found in old quotes and sayings.
A funny look at the challenges faced by a group of attendees to a Pow Wow.
A look at the Quechua, part of the largest Indigenous tribe in the world.
This episode is dedicated to all the babies born during the baby boom in First Nations communities.
A look at some of the prophecies that have survived in Aboriginal communities throughout North America.
The Polacca family demonstrates the step-by-step process of making a baby carrier.
An exploration of the role played by sacred masks of the Longhouse in Northwest Coast culture.
This episode shows how a group of Aboriginal women undergo a makeover in style.
This episode shows how a group of Aboriginal women undergo a makeover in style.
This episode demonstrates how Douglas Cardinal changed architecture forever.
An exploration of the role played by sacred masks of the Longhouse in Northwest Coast culture.
This episode is dedicated to the iconic Plains headdress.
This episode takes viewers from an ancient practice to modern Indigenous design.
Robert Fredrickson introduces viewers to the art of storytelling as only the Northern West Coast Nations can do.
Viewers discover the Iroquois people, famous for their ceramics.
Viewers explore the magical art form of weaving with Debra Sparrow on the Musqueam Reserve.
First we meet Dean Auger, a Metis musician who is promoting and distributing his new CD. Next we have Billy Burnstick introducing us to weaponry used by indigenous people of the Americas. Billy Burnstick is from the Cree Nation and has been making weaponry for over ten years. As a master artist, he demonstrates the step-by-step process of how to make both a functional bow and arrow and a battle-axe. Finally, we meet carver/painter, Damien George, grandson of Chief Dan George, as he explains the significance of the traditional artist within his Burrard community
Viewers meet a handicapped lacrosse player who overcomes adversity to make lacrosse sticks for players.
Viewers watch as Ray Thunderchild constructs a breastplate.
Debra Thomas makes stained glass Indigenous sun catchers with fused metal and coloured glass.
Viewers explore the artists of the Bighouse, where Namgis reveal the power of their culture.
An old art form is reborn as viewers head to Six Nations to make corn husk dolls.
The life and times of Bill Reid, who transformed Haida art.
Viewers explore the rich Zapotec black pottery, dating back hundreds of years.