Telling Our Story

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2023-09-07

Last Air Date: 2023-09-28

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Kim O'Bomsawin

Networks: CBC Gem

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Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Territory (2023-09-07)

Let us tell you the story of the land — the beating heart of our identities, our beliefs and our traditions.
Ep. 2: Identity (2023-09-14)

Let 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.
Ep. 3: Spirituality (2023-09-21)

Eleven 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.
Ep. 4: Rebuilding (2023-09-28)

First 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.