Telling Our Story

Season 1

Community members tell the histories, experiences, outlooks, and aspirations of 11 different First Nations, illuminating the cultures, the stories, and the resilience of Indigenous peoples whose homelands now host Canada.

Where to Watch Season 1

The Roku ChannelFree

4 Episodes

Territory
E1
TerritoryLet us tell you the story of the land — the beating heart of our identities, our beliefs and our traditions.
Identity
E2
IdentityLet us show you the beauty of our languages and the ingenuity of our people that has been passed on for thousands of years through our oral tradition.
Spirituality
E3
SpiritualityEleven First Peoples, one circular worldview, connected to all that is alive. Despite attempts by the government and the Church to ban our rituals and ceremonies, our spiritualities live on. The plants and animals that feed us are sacred. For millennia, powerful objects and dances have been used to connect to the Creator, animal spirits, and everything around us.
Rebuilding
E4
RebuildingFirst Peoples are tackling issues including ecological stewardship, discrimination, governance and food sovereignty. Every decision is made with a view to its impact on the next seven generations.