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CTV First Story Jesters of the Rez pt 1 of 3
Stand up comedy is a ruthless business; there is only so much stage and microphone time to go around, but for first nation comedians there is an additional dilemma, they must decide the role their culture plays -- in search of the universal funny bone
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CTV First Story: Sculpture, Space Patch, Atomic Guinea Pig pt 1 of 3
We explain the importance of an ancient First Nation sculpture, meet artist Bill Helin, and tell the story of Jim Huntley, Atomic guinea pig.
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CTV First Story Clearing the air pt 1 of 3
Cigarettes - is it a cash cow for organized crime? Or is it an opportunity for First Nation communities to break the cycle of dependency?
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First Story - Black Blood 1 of 2
For some First nations in Northeastern B.C., living with oil spills and contaminated sites have become a daily routine. With projects like the Enbridge pipeline on the way -- what does the future hold for B.C.'s fragile landscape?
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First Story - One Ball, Second Chance
CTV's First Story looks at how soccer became a life saver for the homeless who live in Vancouver's poorest neighbourhood, the Downtown Eastside.
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First Story - Supernatural
Its human nature to repeat strange stories about the mysterious and the unexplained, but for First Nations people encounters with the supernatural can mean more then just a bit of fun.
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Boxing champ Ralph Junior Moar
Light heavyweight champion boxer Ralph Junior Moar shares his life experience as national champion to the rigors of prison and to his ultimate return to the ring.
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Sacred knowledge of indigenous people
First Story goes to Washington D.C., and sits down with renowned Author and ethno-botanist Wade Davis to talk about the sacred knowledge of indigenous people around the world
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Kitimat protection, Kingsley protector
First Story visits Kitimat, B.C., where First Nations are protecting their traditional territories from a proposed oil pipeline. Then the Downtown Eastside to meet Cherry Kinglsey who advocates for women being sexually exploited.
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Rock-funk guitar legend Stevie Salas
First Story goes to Los Angeles and meets rock-funk guitar legend Stevie Salas.
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Mascots, Reel Injun, online racism
We examine the movement to ban Native themed sports mascots, meet the director of Reel Injun, and look at First Nations racism online.
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Canoe, forgotten woman, two worlds
Lieutenant General Steven Point found a half-finished canoe on the beach and carries on the carving tradition to finish it off. Plus larger than life portraits of missing women, and Aboriginal skate shoes.
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Cooking with Chef Andrew
We tempt your palates with award winning chef Andrew George by fusing traditional aboriginal cooking with contemporary culinary cuisine.
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Olympic Resistance
As Vancouver gears up to host the Winter Olympics, political unrest is also heating up. The Four Host First Nations see the Games as a place to showcase the many talents and diversity of Canada's Aboriginal People.
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Totem pole, Olympic medals, graffiti artist
First Story follows the making of the first Squamish Totem pole to be erected in Stanley Park and sits down with the artists behind 2010 Olympic medals. Then we visit a young artist who mixes graffiti with traditional Coast Salish design.
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Cowichan Sweater, Salish Sea and 2bears
First Story takes a look at the craft, the culture, and the history of the Cowichan Sweater, the impact of the Salish Sea, and meet Victoria based artist Jackson 2bear
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Garden, Comics, Vanishing 1 of 4
Downtown Eastside residents are connecting with their roots and healing through the benefits of gardening and writing. Also, we feature a new series of comics which is making aboriginal health and social issues cool to read for youth.
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The healing music of Jerry Alfred
Jerry Alfred is a man of many talents: he's a singer, songwriter, political leader, and Juno Award winner. Combining the music of his aboriginal ancestors with his love of rock and roll, Jerry has created music which some say has the power to heal.
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Theoren Fleury & Sumas First Nation
CTV's First Story sits down with former NHL player Theoren Fleury as he talks about his new book, and the demons he skated from. AND we meet the Sumas First Nations that are keeping part of their heritage together, brick by brick.
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First Nations & H1N1 - part one
First Nation communities are being hit hard by the swine flu outbreak in B.C. Many have already reported deaths. Some Manitoba reserves received a shipment of body bags from Health Canada, sending a message that "aboriginals were going to die".
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Salmon Collapse, segment one
The wild pacific salmon is on the verge of a total collapse throughout British Columbia. Many species rely on the annual salmon runs as a mainstay for their diet. Scientists and environmentalists are reporting low numbers in grizzly bears, orcas and eagles.
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Four Host First Nations - Part 1
Four British Columbian First Nations are hosting the biggest potlatch the world has seen. The Tsleil Waututh, Squamish, Musqueam and Lil'Wat Nations helped Vancouver get the 2010 Olympic Winter Games bid and will now greet the world as the Four Host First Nations.
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The Bears of Haida Gwaii 1 of 4
A species of black bear unique to the Queen Charlotte Islands has become a prize trophy for wealthy sports hunters. Now a major movement headed by Gujaaw is mobilizing to stop trophy bear hunting in Haida Gwaii.
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