18 students gathered in a one room schoolhouse and there embarked on a journey into the realm of film making like never before...
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This five part series provides a look at the lifestyles past and present of Canada's west-coast native peoples. The program looks at the blending of age-old traditions with modern business ventures and educational programs.
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For 50 years, Father Jean-Marie Mouchet, a catholic priest and resistance fighter, has diverted youths in Canada's Northern communities from devastating lethargy and addiction. He promotes self reliance and confidence thru physical experiences.
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Rael uses metaphor and the inspiring characters of his paintings to describe the soul's journey from the time of incarnation to our return to the Cosmic Consciousness.
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The story of how Polar Bear lost his tail due to fox and how he then outfoxed the fox.
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The first to portray the Native American as real, not red, Fritz Scholder has been a major influence on an entire generation of Native American artists. This program films Scholder, an artist of Luiseno descent, as he takes his painting Television Indian.
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Mary Gabriel tells her inspiring story of learning the centuries-old tradition from her grandmother, and of passing it onto her two daughters, Sylvia and Clare, who are also master basketmakers.
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The story of the Anishinabe people's journey toward health. Through the lives of one family we watch the people of White Earth create unique solutions to common problems.
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Lacrosse has been an integral part of Iroquoian, Haudenosaunee, culture since time immemorial. This films is an exploration into the history and future of Lacrosse from an Iroquoian perspective.
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Explores the roots of Indian rodeos, established in the 40's partly in reaction to the discrimination experienced by Aboriginal horsemen at mainstream events. Today many reserves host their own annual rodeos.
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Together with their father, Camilio Sunflower Tafoya, Medicine Flower and Lone Wolf are filmed digging and refining their clay and then molding it into pots, which they decorate and fire.
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...focuses on youth empowerment- the value of traditional teachings and the impact these traditions are having on young native people. Healing of Nations delivers inspiring messages of hope to us all - words to heal the native nations and the planet...
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The abstract geometric paintings of Helen Hardin beautifully illustrate the artists struggle to depict aspects of her native heritage yet depart from the Santa Fe Dorothy Dunn model of her predecessors including her mother, the acclaimed Pablita Velarde.
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Narrated by a young schoolgirl from Shungnak, Alaska, this story of determination is based on the current life of John Baker - an Alaskan dog-team musher from Kotzebue who is preparing for the Iditarod dog sled race from Anchorage to Nome.
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This is a story that has happened too many times to too many people. The film depicts a situation in which a state court decision leads to a young Indian child's removal from his home. He is placed out of the area in a middle class non-Indian environment.
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The small islands around Alaskas Bering Sea are remote, bleak, and cold. The Aleut people living there are trying to maintain their community and livelihood in the now multinational fishing industry, but a housing shortage is keeping them out...
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Depicts elders of the Karuk, Hupa, Tolowa and Yurok tribes of Northern California, as they work together to preserve a once-dying culture. llustrates canoe making, basketry, ceremonial dress, native tongue, social dancing, foods and village reconstruction
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Presents philosophic view of the Indian Woman, her energy as an extension of the earth's work and her relationship to the male.
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A general introduction to the significance of the dances of the Mohawk Indians as well as illustrated techniques for five common dances: Woman's Dance, Robin Dance, Rabbit Dance, Stomp Dance and Smoke Dance.
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Views contemporary Indian Youth and points out their guardianship of the land and customs to be passed on, as their elders passed it on to them. The narrative of the film is revolves around the words of Chief Seattle s 1853 speech.
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Integrating and physically involving the viewing audience into educational traditional native theatre, Ka'ma'mo'pi'cik takes an exciting behind-the-scenes look into a new approach for community Native and Non-Native relations.
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The program shows that Indian celebrations are more than just a showcase for the colorful regalia and the energetic dancing, but also represent a community of people with shared values.
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Filmmaker Donald List explores Ovide's creative process that takes him through layers of traditional First Nation beliefs to a place in his heart where his Christianity and traditional values come to rest.
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From the traditional village events, to the main stage entertainment, to the action on the stickball field, this video is an exciting look into contemporary Native culture.
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A 3 Hour Ready-To-Teach Program on Child Development, Parenting, and How to Give Baby the Best Start. This program covers the following topics: Speech and language development, Reading and Literacy, Positive and Nurturing Environments and more...
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Brings to light the effects of non-employment, alcoholism and other facets of living in today's world and the importance of taking control in one's own life. Family members reveal the special radiance Christ brings into their homes.
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Examines the life and times of Tom Longboat, a long distance runner from the turn of the century. An insightful examination of North American 20th century society and it's values.
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Magic on the Water is a one-hour feature documentary capturing poignant stories of the Okanagan first peoples of the Okanagan valley. The documentary describes the biodiversity of ancient rivers, creeks, streams and beaches throughout of the Okanagan Val
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While many Ojibwes sell the rice they harvest, folklorist Thomas Vennum found that nearly all would go ricing even if no money were to be made; For cultural reasons alone, the Ojibwe people will probably never give up ricing willingly...
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These stories of various Indian nations are told and performed by Native Americans to rehearse and remember who they are and what they believe. 8-part series, 26 minutes each.
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