Indigenous History Month

This June, immerse yourself in the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of Indigenous Peoples with this curated collection of Indigenous-made programs.

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Indigenous History Month
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Kaatohkitopii: The Horse He Never Rode

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Filmmaker Trevor Solway explores the life and lessons of his grandfather, a lifelong rancher whose strong work ethic and quiet determination helped shape Trevor's identity as a Blackfoot man.

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Precious Leader Woman

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Olympian Spencer O'Brien was on her way to becoming the best female snowboarder in the world when rheumatoid arthritis set in. Forced to return home to BC, she reconnects with her Indigenous culture, helping her regain her strength to re-enter the sport and defy all odds.

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Now is the Time

Now is the Time

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Haida filmmaker Christopher Auchter revisits a monumental event in 1969, when a visionary young artist, Robert Davidson, raised Haida Gwaii's first totem pole in almost a century.

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the city before the city

the city before the city

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Director Elle-Maija Tailfeathers tells the story of the Musqueam's 200-day vigil to halt a Vancouver condo development that unearthed ancestral remains.

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Bill Reid Remembers

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  • On-air June 21 at 6:30pm
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In this intimate portrait of renowned Haida artist Bill Reid, Alanis Obomsawin weaves together voice recordings of her dear friend recounting episodes from his life including his complex childhood, his journey as an artist, and his profound connection to his homeland.

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Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair

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Alanis Obomsawin shares a powerful 2016 speech by the Ojibwe senator and former Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair, interspersing it with testimonies from residential school survivors.

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Words Matter

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Mi'kmaw poet and author Rebecca Thomas sets out to reclaim the language stolen from her father at residential school, while exploring the complicated past that's kept it from her.

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SGaawaay K'uuna: Edge of the Knife

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  • On-air June 18 at 9pm
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The first feature film shot entirely in the Haida language, this drama set on Haida Gwaii in the 1800s tells the story of a man who descends into madness, transforming into Gaagiixid - "The Wildman".

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1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus

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  • On-air June 19 at 8pm
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This fascinating documentary series brings to life the complexity, diversity and interconnectedness of Indigenous peoples across the Americas before the arrival of Columbus.

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The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open

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  • On-air June 20 at 9pm
Now streaming

This award-winning feature film is an intimate exploration of Indigenous motherhood through the story of a chance encounter between two women from very different backgrounds at a bus stop in East Vancouver.