8th fire indigenous in the city episode 1

Its been about 500 years since your people first met my people, and things look a little bit different. In the opening episode of the fourpart series 8th fire, host wab kinew, from the ojibways of onigaming first nation in. He touches on the arcane indian act, and takes on cherished myths like they get everything for free. It propels the viewer past prejudice, stereotypes and misunderstandings, and introduces us to a new generation of aboriginal canadians who are reclaiming their culture and their confidence. Indigenous in the city meet the rich kaleidoscope of aboriginal people who are fast joining the countrys urban middle class and bringing their culture with them. In the opening episode of the fourpart series 8th fire, host wab kinew, from the ojibways of onigaming first nation in northern ontario, and now a winnipegbased tv journalist, invites us to come. In the opening episode of the fourpart series 8th fire, host wab kinew, from the ojibways of onigaming first nation in northern ontario, and now a winnipegbased tv journalist, invites us to come meet the neighbours. This collection is a 4part journey through aboriginal country showing why we need to fix canadas relationship with indigenous peoples. Indigenous in the city society will be transformed for the better when aboriginal and nonaboriginal people develop a new understanding of each other and build a new relationship founded on mutual respect and love of neighbour. Those are a few of the facts contained in the cbcs new fourpart series 8th fire. In the opening episode of the fourpart series 8th fire, host wab kinew, from the ojibways of onigaming first nation in northern ontario, and now. In the opening episode of the fourpart series 8th fire, host wab kinew, from the ojibways of onigaming first nation in northern ontario, an awardwinning hiphop artist and now a winnipegbased tv journalist, invites us to come meet the neighbours.

Jan 17, 2012 cbc series 8th fire aims to dispel native stereotypes. Some of the questions do not have a right or wrong answer, but require you to think. With this statement, wab kinew, host of this four part series invites canadians to consider what occurred during this time period and he features several highly talented young aboriginal people who within moments of. Seven fires, with the eighth fire being an era of spiritual illumination.

Wabs walk through history a 500yearold relationship. Educators can purchase many episodes and learning guides of cbc docs. Assembly of first nations national chief shawn ainchut atleo called 8th. This episode shows that there are creative ways of working things out. It is a journey that will turn their lives upside down, challenging their perceptions and confronting their prejudices about a world they never imagined they would see. Healing is required to overcome the legacy of misunderstanding. New documentary miniseries 8th fire premieres on cbc. Questions and reflections in response to cbcs 8th fire its time please print neatly and answer the questions as thoroughly and thoughtfully as possible.

Video created by university of toronto for the course aboriginal worldviews and education. Questions and reflections in response to cbcs 8 fire. This vibrant kaleidoscopic hour, introduces a wildly diverse cast of indigenous characters, united in their shared bond as canadas first peoples and their determination to reassert their culture within a wider population of non indigenous canadians. Films media group in the opening episode of the fourpart series, host wab kinew, from the ojibways of onigaming first nation in northern ontario, and now a winnipegbased tv journalist, invites us to come meet the. First contact takes six canadians, all with stereotypical opinions about indigenous people, on a unique 28day exploration of indigenous canada. Its about time, since many canadians say they have never met an aboriginal person. This episode addressed urban aboriginals and addresses ageold stereotypes that. In the opening episode of the fourpart series 8th fire, host wab kinew, from the ojibways of onigaming first nation in northern ontario, and now a winnipegbased tv journalist, invites us to meet the rich kaleidoscope of aboriginal people who are fast joining the countrys urban middle class and bringing their culture with them. This vibrant, fastpaced episode introduces a diverse cast. Lets face it though, our relationship still needs a lot of work. Tonight debuts the first episode of 8th fire, the new, fourpart cbc series exploring relationship building between indigenous and settler society in canada. Meet the rich kaleidoscope of aboriginal people who are fast joining the countrys urban middle class and bringing their. The title of the series 8th fire comes from the anishinaabe ojibway prophecy of the seven fires, with the eighth fire being an era of spiritual illumination.

Aboriginal peoples in canada, social and economic issues facing. This brief introduction orients viewers to the topic and introduces the 8th fire. We meet kent monkman, an artist who creates what he refers to as subversive art. Consequently, with the growth of the panindian movement in the 1960s and the 1970s, concepts of the seven fires prophecy merged with other similar prophetical teaching found among indigenous peoples of north america forming a unified environmental, political, and socioeconomic voice towards canada and the united states. Cbcs 2012 miniseries 8th fire is an edgy, provocative look at indigenoussettler relations in canada. Former fbi negotiator chris voss at the australia real estate conference duration. Introduces a diverse cast of indigenous characters living in the cities. Some people call it reconciliation, some people call it the 8th fire. The first installment in this series is a focus on.

Cbc series 8th fire aims to dispel native stereotypes. Reflection on 8th fires indigenous in the city jan gladish. Short clips used in the course created a demand from students for more and to see the clips in their original context. Assembly of first nations national chief shawn ainchut atleo called 8th fire, very, very powerful. Join wab kinew on a twominute walk through 500 years of aboriginal history and. Episode 1 indigenous in the city lconcrete indians is a name they sometimes give themselves. Jun 20, 2014 john lagimodiere, a metis from saskatoon explains the basics of this troubled relationship. John lagimodiere, a metis from saskatoon explains the basics of this troubled relationship. Feb 12, 2012 reflection on 8th fires indigenous in the city its been about 500 years since your people met my people.