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» Distribution of Wealth;
The historic segment examines gift-giving customs. We show images of
historic Potlatch to a modern day Potlach, Alert Bay and then then to
our own give-away at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Center.
» Symbolism of the Northwest Coast;
this episode opens at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Center, followed
by an examination of ‘power animal totems’ and the meaning
behind each majestic creature of the Pacific Northwest Coast.
» First Quotes on Paper; The historic segment looks at
the life of Pauline Johnson the poet.
» Cree Eye For the White Guy - Battle of
the Sexes; Reality program - Taped entirely on location at the
Squamish Nation Pow Wow, North Vancouver, BC on July 30, 2005 featuring
a team of Warriors and a team of Matriarchs who battle it out. Who wins
the Battle of the Sexes? Tune in
on APTN and find out.
» The Quechewa; Documentary based
on the largest indigenous group in the world, the Quechewa. A prophesy
about the eagle and condor speaks of the unification of indigenous people
of the north and south.
» Baby It’s You; The historic
segment addresses the baby boom in the indigenous communities in Canada
with projects to welcome that special indigenous child .
» First Prophesies; Prophecies
have played a significant role in many traditional communities and speak
of a time of great change. Thus, we examine the predictions of First
Nations visionaries who have passed down prophecies that speak of the
future of all people.
» The Havasupai; Havasupai (the
guardians of the Grand Canyon). Interview with Polacca family who share
with us their lifestyle and history of the Havasupai. The elder Polacca
demonstrates the making of a tradition Havasupai baby carrier.
» Domestic Face-Lift; Quick home
projects that will add an indigenous element to any home. Project in
this episode include: Painting and decorating a bench, painting a table
tray, decorating a clock, decorating a tray with shells, making a Tipi
night light.
» We Are What We Once Were (Part I and
Part II); In this two-part episode of The Creative Native, our
host, Tamara Bell, takes a humorous personal journey by returning to
a traditional aboriginal diet of buffalo, wild rice and corn, as a way
to loose weight and improve her health.
Tamara travels to the southwest where she examins the growing movement
to preserve native cuisine. Our cameras follow our makeover candidates,
along with the Creative Native crew supporters and with the guidance
of a personal trainer, dietician, therapist, skin care consultant, wardrobe,
make up and hair specialists over an intensive eight week period of
activities that will significantly change their lifestyles for the better.
Mona Moreno, with the assistance of Vance Conway, share their recipes
and prepare Smoked Salmon or Indian Candy the traditional way, for us.
» By Our House, You Will Know Us;
A documentary about aboriginal architect Douglas Cardinal. We examine
his traditional and unique architectural techniques including the controversy
surrounding the Smithsonian. We travel to Portland, Oregon where on
October 29, 2005 Cardinal was honoured with a lifetime achievement award
by SARA (Society of American Registered Architects).
» Masks of the Bighouse; A documentary
on three kinds of masks are examined along with
demonstrations on carving them.
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