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Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with CBC

National Indigenous History Month is a time for learning about, appreciating and acknowledging the contributions First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have made in shaping Canada.
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 National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate storytellers and acknowledge the contributions First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have made in shaping Canada. This month we have plenty of great content including the Indigenous Stories collection on CBC Gem, the Indspire Awards, podcasts, playlists and more. 

CBC British Columbia Podcasts 

BC Indigenous Podcasts

From journeys of self-discovery to uncovering land theft in Canada, CBC British Columbia has an array of Indigenous podcasts that you can listen to during Indigenous History Month and beyond. 

THE URBARIGINAL: Torn between two worlds and turned away from his community and culture, Tsimshian author and entertainer Rudy Kelly embarks on a journey to uncover who his father really was and, along the way, discover more about himself. Listen here. 

LAND BACK: From Gitanmaax to Sen̓áḵw to Unist'ot'en, and from blockades to court battles and government negotiations, Gitxsan host Angela Sterritt looks at the ways Indigenous people are pushing against colonial institutions to take their land back. Listen here. 

PIECES:  Join 19-year-old Jeremy Ratt on a journey of self-discovery as he seeks to understand his roots and all of the distinct "pieces" that form who he is today. Listen here.

CBC Gem

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Explore Indigenous Stories on CBC Gem, featuring new titles like the award-winning dramatic miniseries Pour Toi Flora (Dear Flora), the comedy Run Woman Run about one woman's second chance at getting it right with the help of a ghostly life coach, and the immersive documentary Ever Deadly about avant-garde Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq. Click here to learn more about all the new titles coming to CBC Gem in June. 

 

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TIME TO EAT - A new half-hour documentary from CBC Indigenous available on Wednesday, June 21. Stream free on CBC Gem

What is the thing that connects us all, that gives us good feelings about family and can bring back memories with a simple scent? That bridges gaps, that brings us home, that ties us to our ancestors? It's food. TIME TO EAT takes viewers to four different communities — each one with its own delicious tale to tell.

WILDHOOD - Stream free on CBC Gem
An award-winning feature film directed by Bretten Hannam, WILDHOOD shares the story of a young man named Link who, upon discovering his Mi'kmaw mother could still be alive, embarks on a quest to find her with his younger half-brother Travis. On the road they meet Pasmay, a powwow dancer drawn to Link. As the boys journey across Mi'kma'ki, Link finds community, identity and love in the land where he belongs.

Celebrate Indigenous Excellence

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 ʔƏM̓I CE:P XʷIWƏL COME TOWARD THE FIRE - Stream free on CBC Gem
An Indigenous-led celebration of creativity, brilliance, culture and community that showcases the voices of artists, speakers and dance groups from Musqueam and Indigenous nations across Turtle Island, captured from the main stage of the Chan Centre ahead of last year's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

North American Indigenous Games Volunteer Spotlight Series

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Throughout National Indigenous History Month, CBC Atlantic is shining the spotlight on some of the incredible people – Indigenous and non-Indigenous –  who are volunteering their time and talents to help North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) welcome more than 5,000 athletes from across Turtle Island to Mi'kma'ki, Nova Scotia, from July 15-23. Through their acts of kindness, the series will help inspire others to see themselves as part of the Games and to share cultural learnings. Read more here.

Playlists

Stream the best Indigenous music from across Turtle Island with these 6 playlists on CBC Listen. From roots and rock to hip hop and hand drums, featuring Buffy Sainte-Marie, Digging Roots, Tanya Tagaq, A Tribe Called Red, and more. 

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Reclaimed 
Reclaimed explores the many worlds of Indigenous Music. Traditional songs. Acoustic Sounds. Hip hop, R&B, electric powwow and everything in between. Hear A Tribe Called Red, Lido Pimienta, Tanya Tagaq, Wolf Saga and more.

 

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Powwow 
Songs to heal, gather, and honour tradition - celebrate the power of the drum and the music of Powwow! Hear songs from Northern Cree and Midnite Express, to Bear Creek and Young Spirit, and more. Hoka!

 

Looking for more great entertainment? Stream thousands of titles for free on CBC Gem and CBC Listen.

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