(2020, 22 minutes)

A Visionary's Journey 
Step into the world of Alex Janvier, a Denesuline artist whose masterful abstract paintings tell stories of resilience, culture, and identity. Recognized as the grandfather of Contemporary Indigenous art, Janvier’s work is collected by national galleries...

(2020. 22 minutes)

Portraits of Identity
Through striking self-portrait photography and layered collage imagery, Métis artist Rosalie Favell reclaims history and identity. Her work, deeply personal yet universally resonant, explores themes of family, gender, and the ongoing presence of Indigenou...

(2020, 22 minutes)

Art as Ancestral Legacy 
Cultural justice and artistic tradition intertwine in the work of Kwakwaka’wakw artist Lou-Ann Neel. A descendant of master carvers and designers, Neel continues her family’s legacy while advocating for the repatriation of cultural artifacts. Her desig...

(2020, 22 minutes)

Carving a Legacy
James “Jim” Hart, a master Haida artist, sculptor, and hereditary chief, carries forward the rich traditions of Haida formline design. An apprentice of Bill Reid, Hart blends traditional artistry with contemporary storytelling, as seen in his monumental “Recon...

(2020, 22 minutes)

Weaving Resistance
Nadia Myre’s participatory art projects invite reflection on colonial history and Indigenous resilience. From beading over the Indian Act to collaborative installations exploring oppression and healing, Myre’s work turns personal and collective narratives i...

(2020, 22 minutes)

Art as Political Resistance 
Unapologetically bold and fiercely critical, Lawrence Yuxweluptun Paul’s large-scale paintings confront colonialism, environmental destruction, and Indigenous rights with razor-sharp satire. His performance piece “An Indian Act Shooting the Indian ...

(2020, 22 minutes)

Painting the Ancestors' Stories 
Wolastoqiyik artist Arlene “Dozay” Christmas draws from oral tradition, history, and the land to bring Indigenous stories to canvas. Dozay aimed to bring traditional knowledge from museum storage rooms back to her community. From murals to fine...

(2020, 22 minutes)

Uncovering Hidden Histories 
Through multimedia installations and sculpture, Mi’kmaq artist Teresa Marshall exposes the realities of colonialism and racism. Works like “Elitekey” and “Hide and Seek: The Souls You Keep Locked Away in God’s Closet” tell haunting stories of erasu...

The Power of Performance
Part matriarch, part trickster, Skeena Reece dismantles stereotypes through a blend of humor, performance, and traditional iconography. Her provocative works, such as the adult-sized moss bag performance, challenge perceptions of Indigenous womanhood and cultural survival...

(2020, 22 minutes)

Carving Inuit Narratives
With masterful skill, Manasie Akpaliapik transforms whalebone into breathtaking sculptures that embody Inuit legends and traditional knowledge. Committed to cultural preservation, he dedicates his time to teaching carving workshops across the North and...

(2020, 22 minutes)

Petroglyphs Reimagined
Mi’kmaq artist, musician, and storyteller Alan Syliboy brings ancient traditions to life through contemporary expression. Influenced by Mi’kmaq petroglyphs and spiritual teachings, his work explores themes of family, searching, and resilience. From CBC t...

(2020, 22 minutes)

Connie Watts fuses modernity with ancestral traditions in her large-scale sculptures, paintings, and language reclamation projects. A mixed-media artist of Nuu-Chah-Nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw, and Gitxsan ancestry, her bold works, like “Hetux”, a Thunderbird sculpture at Vancouver I...

(2020, 22 minutes)

Language, Art, and Tradition 
This episode delves into the deep connections between Indigenous language and artistic expression. From ancient petroglyphs to contemporary visual storytelling, Indigenous art forms have always been more than decoration—they are a means of preserv...