#skindigenous

[marshallwoller]

“Skindigenous” is a documentary series regarding Indigenous tattooing traditions. Each episode showcases a different Indigenous community. We learn about each community’s history, culture, and roles that tattooing reflects around. Certain members are interviewed, and we learn a bit about their personal backgrounds and the significance of tattoos within their tradition. The series at large tries to promote respect, gratitude, and acceptance for tattoo practices that have been around since ancient times. Along with preserving these traditions, the show explains how communities try to make these practices relative to modern times as well. Through personal interviews and videography, we learn about the significance and prevalence of ancient tattoo practices in the indigenous community.[i]

Filmoption International, 2001. https://www.filmoptioninternational.com/skindigenous. Accessed July 14, 2023.

“Skindigenous” focuses on indigenous tattooing traditions from around the world. The cultural heritage is expressed and celebrated with each episode. In terms of racial and ethnic identities, each episode reflects on the cultural heritage and practices of each group and the cultural expression that is much connected to their ancestral roots. More than just a tattoo, the art represents a method of storytelling. Often, tattoos are seen as a rebellion towards society. The show challenges this misconception by revealing how tattoos are also intimately related to culture and ancient spiritual practice. This show relates to our multiculturalism class because the characters are given a platform to share personal stories as well as challenge misconceptions, especially revolving around indigenous communities. With each episode, the diversity of indigenous communities is revealed. Through tattooing, symbolic meanings can be communicated throughout time and with a wide audience.[ii]

“Skindigenous” delivers a conversation about race, ethnicity, and cultural diversity by showing different communities around the world and how they express their specific cultures through tattooing practices. The show allows us to see many different traditions and their specific contributions to our world and culture. There were also levels of cultural appropriation mentioned in the series and at times tried to communicate to viewers the importance of respecting authentic cultures. The show highlights different perspectives and tries to create a dialogue revolving around cross-cultural engagements and understanding. By sharing diverse experiences, conversations regarding identity and the human experience are stimulated. When living in a multicultural society, being able to at least understand and appreciate different cultures leads to acceptance and healthy diversity.[iii]

[i] Skindigenous, created by Jason Brennan, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, 2018.

[ii] Sigler, Gabriel. “APTN’s Skindigenous show traces Indigenous tattoo traditions across the globe.” Bad Feeling Magazine, February 17, 2018, https://badfeelingmag.com/2018/02/17/aptns-skindigenous-show-traces-indigenous-tattoo-traditions-across-the-globe/.

[iii] David, Greg. “Preview: Skindigenous Celebrates the Heritage and Importance of Indigenous Tattoos.” TV, eh?, February 20, 2018, https://www.tv-eh.com/2018/02/20/preview-skindigenous-celebrates-the-heritage-and-importance-of-indigenous-tattoos/.

[anth489project]

Photo #1: "Free Gaza" graffiti

This is a picture of the words "Free Gaza" spray-painted on the back of a street sign int he South End. The sign is located on regent Street at a major intersection heading northwest into town from Highway 69. It's a spot that sees a lot of traffic every day, from people heading into town for work in the morning on weekdays to people headed north to their camps on the weekends.

Graffiti itself is inherently an act of resistance because it involves an individual or group leaving their mark on a public space in an unsanctioned way, either to send a specific message or to simply assert their presence and occupy a space. This was shown in Magaña's Cartographies of Youth Resistance (2020) with his discussion of the Oaxacan street art collectives and the many example photographs, such as El Juarez Punk. There is obviously nothing quite on the same level as the Oaxacan street art collectives here in Sudbury, but we do have our fair share of graffiti artists who leave their tags all over the city.

One example that I would've loved to have shared has unfortunately been cleaned up, so there's nothing to take a picture of. In 2018, somebody climbed up the water tower and painted the word "skoden" (Indigenous slang for "let's go then") over the word Sudbury. The man arrested for it was a mixed Cape Verde Creole and Anishinaabe artist. I couldn't find whether he has made any comments about the reason or meaning behind the painting - so this is completely my own interpretation and it very well could be wrong - but I believe that intentionally covering the word Sudbury with an Indigenous slang word was probably a statement on the fact that we are living on, using, and profiting off of Indigenous land. The word "skoden" could have been chosen as a way of telling settlers and colonizers to leave the land. There are plenty of other tags I've seen around and couldn't get pictures of, but that one is probably the most meaningful to me.

To get back to the point of the post and the photo I took, I chose to highlight this "Free Gaza" tag not only because of graffiti being an intrinsically subversive act, but because of the message. The movement to free Palestine has existed for years, but has gained much more traction since October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched an attack on Israel and started the Israel-Hamas War, exacerbating the already tenuous Israel-Palestine conflict. The Free Palestine movement has been an incredibly prominent example of guerrilla urbanism in recent months. From graffiti to protests to encampments, people have been using urban space in unsanctioned ways to bring awareness to the conflict and give voice to the oppressed (ie. Palestinians) who cannot use their own voices. One incredibly relevant example is the Occupy UW movement, where pro-Palestine students created an encampment on the lawn of the Grad House to boycott against entities complicit in the Gaza genocide and encourage the university to divest its pro-Israel affiliates. I haven't been in Waterloo, so I couldn't get a picture of it, but encampments like this have popped up at universities around the world for guerrilla grassroots organizers to show their support for Palestine.

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Works cited: Magaña, M.R. (2020). Cartographies of Youth Resistance. University of California Press.

Occupy UWaterloo [@occupyuwaterloo]. (n.d.) Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved July 15, 2024, from https://www.instagram.com/p/C66FGP2rTuD/?img_index=1.

Skindigenous. (2021, November 24). Facebook. Retrieved July 15, 2024, from https://www.facebook.com/Skindigenous/photos/a.1608856999409979/2693191534309848/.

Sudbury police make arrest in 'skoden' graffiti water tower case. (2018, November 27). CBC News. Retrieved July 15, 2024, from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/arrest-skoden-water-tower-1.4922768.

[michaelmcknightsblogart150]

MCKNIGHT-Journal Summary

My Multi-media TUMBLR journal allowed me to look into Colombian culture with the movie Encanto and Native American culture, the website Amerinda and the documentary series Skindigenous on YouTube. As a design major I was most interested in learning about the ways that Native Americans are preserving their culture through various art forms. This included mediums like theater that I hadn’t previously considered when starting this course. I had a decent idea about the power dynamic between Native Americans and white Americans, but to be honest this class was more informative than most of my education in previous history classes. I was able to learn more about specific events such as The Wounded Knee massacre. The media I consumed for this blog was inspiring to me because all of it was about uplifting culture in the modern day. Learning about history but also focusing on what we can do in the here and now. 

[tepkunset]

Holy shit I just found out the entirety of Skindigenous is on CBC Gem for free going to watch the Ktaqamkuk episode right now

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: MARVEL STUDIOS’ ASSEMBLED: THE MAKING OF HAWKEYE (Disney + Star) THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JEFF GOLDBLUM (Disney + Star)

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT HOME INSPECTOR JOE (Premiering on January 23 on HGTV Canada at 10:00pm) GROWING BELUSHI (TBD - Discovery Canada)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

DISNEY + STAR BLACK NARCISSUS HIP HOP UNCOVERED (Season 1) LEGION (Seasons 1-3) MAN, WOMAN, DOG (Season 1)   POSE (Seasons 1-2) SUPERSTAR (Season 1) WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (Seasons 1-2)

NETFLIX CANADA EL MARGINAL (Season 4) HEAVENLY BITES: MEXICO JUNAPIS GONZÁLEZ: THE SERIES MIDNIGHT IN THE SWITCHGRASS THE PUPPET MASTER: HUNTING THE ULTIMATE CONMAN TOO HOT TO HANDLE (Season 3)

AUSTRALIAN OPEN (TSN/TSN3/TSN5) 7:00pm: Second Round Coverage (TSN/TSN3/TSN5) 3:00am (Thurs.): Second Round Coverage

NBA BASKETBALL (SN Now) 7:00pm: Nets vs. Wizards (TSN4/TSN5) 7:30pm: Hornets vs. Celtics (SN1) 8:30pm: Raptors vs. Mavericks (TSN4/TSN3) 10:00pm: Clippers vs. Nuggets

NHL HOCKEY (SN) 7:30pm: Leafs vs. Rangers (SN360) 10:00pm: Avalanche vs. Ducks

THE OTHER SIDE (APTN) 7:30pm

STILL STANDING (CBC) 8:00pm: Wakefield, QC:  While its tourist train dollars are long gone, the proudly-weird town of Wakefield is reimagining itself as a place known for culture and outdoor fun.

CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING (CTV) 8:00pm: Pressured to not look like a dad for an upcoming work event, James takes his kids out on a shopping trip.

SKINDIGENOUS (APTN) 8:30pm:  Kanien'kehá:ka artist Keith Callihoo keeps his relationship to the land and to his ancestors' stories from the Michel First Nation alive through his tattoo practice. He strives to pass these teachings on to his 9-year-old daughter, Hayden.

RUN THE BURBS (CBC) 8:30pm: Andrew competes with his sister Carol; Camille worries about Ramesh dabbling in online dating; Khia enlists Leo's help with chores.

PRETTY HARD CASES (CBC) 9:00pm: Trouble follows Elliot and Jackie, wreaking havoc on Sam and Kelly's search for who shot a police officer.

7TH GEN (APTN) 9:00pm: Katarina Ziervogel

FINDING MAGIC MIKE (Crave) 9:00pm/9:45pm/10:35pm/11:25pm (SERIES PREMIERE):  In search of their inner magic, competitors from across the U.S.A. head to Las Vegas for a shot at $100,000 and the title of the "Real Magic Mike."

TRIBAL POLICE FILES (APTN)  9:30pm

I AM (W Network) 10:00pm: Hannah, a woman in her mid-thirties, reaches a crossroads in her life. Facing impediments both within and beyond her control, Hannah is confronted by a crisis of aspiration and identity.

[dalishious]

was there ever a description of how vallaslin are made?? cuz like, i always thought it was like, a cool magic ritual but then i saw a fic when it was just a simple tattoo?? how do you think it’s made?

To my knowledge, there’s never been details about the actual application, but there is definitely ink involved.

I think it’d be cool if different clans had different traditions in applying it. IDK if you’ve ever seen Skindigenous on APTN (it’s really good, you should totally check it out if you haven’t and can) but there’s so many amazing histories of real life tattooing practices out there, that I find it hard to believe that every single Dalish clan would do things the same way.

[cadma]

I had a wonderful time shooting this. Everyone was #fun #charismatic and all on the same #vibes I’m looking forward to working with you again in the #future #cheers .....#singing EVERYBODY! 🤣😉 makeup by @skindigenous https://www.instagram.com/p/B32ntnBnngk/?igshid=dsyyb7n9ub6i

[marshallwoller]

I analyze the documentary series "Skindigenous," which delves into Indigenous tattooing traditions from around the world. The show celebrates the cultural heritage and significance of tattoo practices, dismissing misconceptions and promoting respect for authentic cultures. By giving Indigenous communities a platform to share their stories, the series generates conversations about cross-cultural understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of diverse traditions and identities in a multicultural society.

"Remember the Titans” is a movie about unity and diversity in football. It centers on racial integration in a football team during the 1970s. The film showcases the significance of teamwork, unity, and leadership in overcoming racial prejudices and embracing diversity. It sparks conversations about race, ethnicity, and cultural diversity by reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of desegregation in America.

Nick Estes is a powerful voice for Indigenous rights. I discuss how historian and writer Nick Estes, a member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, is involved in multiculturalism through his activism for Indigenous rights. Estes challenges dominant cultural narratives that tend to exclude Indigenous voices, beliefs, and cultures. He highlights the importance of accurate and respectful depictions of Indigenous communities and sheds light on their ongoing struggles. He promotes cooperation between Indigenous folks and multicultural societies in addressing contemporary issues.

From these three blogs, I learned from strong voices and representations of communities in America that have experienced marginalization. Nick Estes uses his power as a historian and activist to allow more Indigenous voices to be heard. I was surprised to learn that a significantly sized community does not always have an equal say in politics regarding [especially] land rights. “Remember the Titans” is a microcosm of the desegregation era in America. How whites and blacks can find common ground when avoidance is eliminated from strategy of keeping the peace. “Skindigenous” sheds light onto Native tattoo practices through personal stories of indigenous individuals. A common misconception about tattoos is that they resemble rebellion or the breaking of social norms. The series tries to show how tattoos are a dedication to spiritual practices of Indigenous people and that their meaning is rooted into their culture, not a rebellious dismissal of modern culture.

[michaelmcknightsblogart150]

MCKNIGHT - TUMBLR Blog #1 (Post)Television

One of the ways that culture can be maintained and preserved is through art. For this blog I watched the documentary series Skindigenous on YouTube to learn more about how Native American art practices are being preserved in America today. One of the main purposes of our course is to better understand how different American cultures represent themselves visually and how we can use this to better understand the history of different cultures in America. Skindigenous uses examples from many parts of the Americas but I will focus mainly on the United States examples because that is the main topic of this course.

The Documentary takes us first to Alaska where we learn about the gold mining culture and how people still make a living decades after the gold rush. Next, we visited Alberta, although not in the United States, this example still felt relevant to me and I wanted to include it. In Alberta, Portage College supports a contemporary and traditional art school that focuses on maintaining traditional art processes relevant to Native American Art. This was important to me because I think institutions like this are a key part in preserving culture. The documentary series even took us to Hawaii where it focused on the art of tattooing and how it’s being preserved through a passion for craft and a focus on legacy and the education of apprentice tattoo artists.

The Americanization of Native Americans was a central theme described in Ronald Takaki’s book ‘A Different Mirror’ At first American settlers wished to simply eradicate the native population, but eventually they decided that these people could be instead “civilized” and this is around the time the U.S Indian Bureau started the reservation system. Although eventually the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 would do more to protect tradition, it’s obvious that there was irreparable damage done to Native American peoples and their culture.

Skindigenous creates a dialog about cultural diversity by utilizing a documentary style of filmmaking. This paired with the fact that the series is available for free on YouTube makes it even more approachable. Although the series focuses on Native Americans, Skindigenous is more about the individual stories of people in different parts of the country. I think the segment in Seattle was the most powerful in showcasing how modern Native Americans are using their voices to encourage the protection of the environment. 

Works Cited: 

Takaki, Ronald T., and Clint Smith. A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America. Back Bay Books / Little, Brown, and Company, 2023. 

“Skindigenous Mini Documentary | Alaska.” YouTube, YouTube, 29 Jan. 2018,www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVHSeKlXQAE&list=PL4t_WPw9ba2K2s_McJlFM5hr-aDprQwWM&index=1. 

“Skindigenous Mini Documentary | Alberta.” YouTube, YouTube, 29 Jan. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbVihrbdKEA&list=PL4t_WPw9ba2K2s_McJlFM5hr-aDprQwWM&index=2. 

“Skindigenous Mini Documentary | Hawaii.” YouTube, YouTube, 29 Jan. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=68TGiC-fqAM&list=PL4t_WPw9ba2K2s_McJlFM5hr-aDprQwWM&index=3. 

“Skindigenous Mini Documentary | Seattle.” YouTube, YouTube, 29 Jan. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=onLdfxzPmEc&list=PL4t_WPw9ba2K2s_McJlFM5hr-aDprQwWM&index=9. 

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: THE PRICE IS RIGHT AT NIGHT (City TV) 7:00pm DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW (CTV Sci-Fi) 8:00pm THE CONNORS (CTV) 9:00pm (new time) BATWOMAN (Showcase) 9:00pm RELATIVELY FAMOUS: RANCH RULES (E! Canada) 9:00pm HOME ECONOMICS (CTV) 9:30pm (new time) LEAVE IT TO GEEGE (Lifetime Canada) 11:00pm

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

DISNEY + STAR THE AMAZING RACE (Seasons 1-25) AMERICAN HORROR STORY (Seasons 4-9) ETERNALS A TEACHER (Season 1)

NETFLIX CANADA CHEER HOW I FELL IN LOVE WITH A GANGSTER

AHL HOCKEY (SN Now) 7:00pm: Belleville Senators vs. Toronto Marlies

NHL HOCKEY (SN) 7:00pm: Oilers vs. Leafs (TSN4) 10:00pm: Leafs vs. Coyotes

NBA BASKETBALL (SN Now) 7:00pm: Celtics vs. Pacers (TSN/TSN3/TSN5) 7:30pm: Mavericks vs. Knicks (SN1) 7:30pm: Heat vs. Hawks (SN1) 10:00pm: Lakers vs. Kings (TSN/TSN3) 10:00pm: Nets vs. Bulls

THE OTHER SIDE (APTN) 7:30pm: Using older investigative techniques the team explores a haunted house, only to encounter a deceitful and angry spirit they may have met before.

STILL STANDING (CBC) 8:00pm: Port Stanley, ON: When Port Stanley's prosperous commercial fishing industry collapses, the beach town is left with an identity crisis and an uncertain future.

CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING (CTV) 8:00pm (SERIES PREMIERE):  After four years of being a stay-at-home mom, Astrid is ready to return to work; she and James decide to mark the occasion with a celebratory dinner with the kids.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (HGTV Canada) 8:00pm (SERIES PREMIERE): Tom Reber sets out to uncover the issues that have been stalling a couple's bathroom and kitchen remodel for the past seven years; through Tom's expert guidance, they learn that building for the future begins with finishing what they started.

THE WONDER YEARS (CTV) 8:30pm: Brad works through his nerves preparing for his bar mitzvah speech; Dean ends his friendship with Keisa when Charlene tells him he can't be friends with other girls.

SKINDIGENOUS (APTN) 8:30pm:  Based in Australia, Turumakina Duley is known for doing face tattoos and his approach to heal the body, mind and spirit.

RUN THE BURBS (CBC) 9:00pm: Camille and Andrew are invited to the new neighbors' pool but must cancel on Hudson first; at Bubble Bae, Khia paints a mural and seeks validation; Andrew struggles when Leo goes to overnight camp.

7TH GEN (APTN) 9:00pm: Jay Soule

STATION ELEVEN (CTV Drama) 9:00pm (SERIES PREMIERE): After the renowned actor Arthur Leander collapses during a performance of "King Lear" amid news of a fast-acting, lethal flu's spread, Jeevan Chaudhary meets young, stranded actress Kirsten Raymonde, and soon both face a life-changing decision.

CALLED TO THE WILD (Nat Geo Canada) 9:00pm (SERIES PREMIERE):  A sled dog handler, trainer, and dog lover attempt to survive in the wild.

LETTERKENNY (Crave) 9:00pm/9:30pm/10:00pm:  The men of Letterkenny receive head to toe physicals.  In Episode Two, Wayne drives a Zamboni; the hockey players and the skids compete for VidVok fame.  In Episode Three, the Hicks recruit help for picking stones.

TRIBAL POLICE FILES (APTN)  9:30pm: Challenges faced by officers serving on the Stl'atl'imx Tribal Police force.

I AM (W Network) 10:00pm: When single mother Kirsty is left with spiralling debts, her neighbour offers to help her. But all is not as it seems, forcing Kirsty to make some desperate decisions.

MYSTERY AT BLIND FROG RANCH (Discovery Canada) 10:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): After a long winter, the crew returns to Blind Frog Ranch to strategize a new plan to get the box out of the underwater cave; Charlie asks for help to investigate a mysterious death on the ranch.

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Wednesday, January 05, 2021 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT (Disney +) HOME ECONOMICS (CTV) 7:00pm THE CONNERS (CTV) 7:30pm THE AMAZING RACE (CTV) 8:00pm I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE (Global) 8:00pm CHICAGO MED (City TV) 8:00pm THE GOLDBERGS (CTV 2) 8:00pm AEW: DYNAMITE (TSN2) 8:00pm CATFISH: THE TV SHOW (MTV Canada) 8:00pm CHICAGO FIRE (City TV) 9:00pm MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT (Lifetime Canada) 9:00pm GOOD SAM (Global) 10:00pm CHICAGO P.D. (City TV) 10:00pm AMERICAN GREED (CNBC) 10:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT THE CHASE (Premiering on January 9 on City TV at 8:00pm) MOVING FOR LOVE (Premiering on January 11 on HGTV Canada at 10:00pm) THE WONDER YEARS (Premiering on January 12 on CTV at 8:30pm) WORST COOKS IN AMERICA (TBD - Makeful) FIXER UPPER: WELCOME HOME (TBD) HOMEGROWN: STANDOFF TO REBELLION (TBD)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

DISNEY + STAR THE AMERICANS (Seasons 1-6)

CRAVE TV FALLS AROUND HER CROSSING SWORDS (Season 2)

NETFLIX CANADA BAD BOYS FOR LIFE FOUR TO DINNER REBELDE

NHL HOCKEY (SN) 7:00pm: Oilers vs. Leafs

NBA BASKETBALL (TSN3/TSN4/TSN5) 7:30pm: Warriors vs. Mavericks (SN1) 8:00pm: Raptors vs. Bucks (TSN4) 10:00pm: Heat vs. Trail Blazers

THE OTHER SIDE (APTN) 7:30pm: The team can sense that they're being watched by several spirits in an old house and wonder whether they are friends or foes.

STILL STANDING (CBC) 8:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): Hope, BC:  Locals like to say that 'all roads lead to Hope'; It's a place to gas up and a place to go, but locals want it to be known that the town more than that.

RUN THE BURBS (CBC) 8:30pm (SERIES PREMIERE):  Camille seeks out a permit for the neighborhood block party while Andrew asks an elusive neighbor to perform as the surprise musical guest; at Bubble Bae, Khia discovers new feelings for Mannix.

SKINDIGENOUS (APTN) 8:30pm:  Based in Australia, Turumakina Duley is known for doing face tattoos and his approach to heal the body, mind and spirit.

PRETTY HARD CASES (CBC) 9:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): Sam and Kelly take their partnership to new heights when they go undercover as flight attendants to infiltrate a Central American gang's drug route. ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (Global) 9:00pm:  Janine takes it upon herself to fix every problem when she notices a flicking light bulb in the hallway; Gregory asks Barbara for help talking to a parent, which leads him to spend his lunch period in an unexpected way.

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS (BET Canada) 9:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE):  Danni finds herself in a compromising situation and receives unsolicited help from El Fuego.

7TH GEN (APTN) 9:00pm:  Mary Galloway: Focusing on today's young Indigenous leaders who are not only making an impact in their communities; led by the makers of "Taken" and "Ice Road Truckers."

LETTERKENNY (Crave) 9:00pm/9:30pm (SEASON PREMIERE):  A new energy drink launches.  In Episode Two, McMurray and Wayne mess around; the rest compete in a Caesar building contest.

I AM (W Network) 10:00pm (SERIES PREMIERE): Created, written and directed by filmmaker Dominic Savage, each episode of I Am... centers on a titular character which the episode is named after. Each standalone story was developed in a creative partnership with the leading actor, with improvised dialogue and themes including relationships, mental health, and empowerment. In Episode One, hairdresser Nicola is searching for her romantic ideal, but she's stuck in a coercive relationship with her partner Adam.

RAID THE FRIDGE (Food Network Canada) 10:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): Dan Ahdoot challenges the competitors to a burger battle in the first round and a vegetarian meal in round two; in the final round, the two remaining chefs face some puzzling fridges as they attempt to whip up a sweet and salty dessert.

CROSSING SWORDS (CTV Comedy) 10:30pm (SEASON PREMIERE):  Patrick finds himself on trial for betraying the kingdom, and only avoids punishment with a hopeful promise to the king: that he will find the legendary leprechaun gold.

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT (Disney +) SAVE MY SKIN (TLC Canada) 11:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT BEYOND HUBBLE: LAUNCHING THE TELESCOPE OF TOMORROW (TBD - Science) CALLS FROM THE INSIDE (TBD - Investigation Discovery) FOOD PARADISE (TBD - Cooking Channel Canada)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME/CRAVE/NETFLIX CANADA/CBC GEM:

CRAVE TV UNCLE DREW

NETFLIX CANADA ANXIOUS PEOPLE (Season 1) CRIME SCENE: THE TIMES SQUARE KILLER THE STANDUPS

IIHF WORLD JUNIOR HOCKEY (TSN/TSN3) 2:00pm: Finland vs. Czech Republic (TSN3) 4:30pm: Slovakia vs. Russia (TSN/TSN3/TSN4) 7:00pm: Canada vs. Germany (TSN/TSN3) 9:30pm: Sweden vs. US

NBA BASKETBALL (SN Now) 7:00pm: Knicks vs. Pistons (SN Now) 7:30pm: Clippers vs. Celtics (TSN4) 10:00pm: Jazz vs. Trail Blazers

LIFE BELOW ZERO: NEXT GENERATION (Nat Geo Canada) 7:00pm: Enhanced; Alaskans must use limited resources to survive.

NHL HOCKEY (SN) 7:30pm: Chicago vs. Jets (SN1/SN360) 8:30pm: Oilers vs. Blues (SNPacific) 10:30pm: Canucks vs. Ducks

THE OTHER SIDE (APTN) 7:30pm: Jeff receives an eerie message while investigating an old Sears building; Erin attracts a familiar angry spirit, forcing them to rethink things.

ADVICE TO LOVE BY (Global) 8:00pm:  When a love advice author and a dating columnist cross paths, attraction blooms into more. Using strategies from their own playbooks, it's possible they've met their match: each other.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT CELEBRATES 50 YEARS (City TV) 8:00pm: Commemorating 50 years of the game show with a look back at the biggest winners, never-before-seen outtakes and a salute to Bob Barker; contestants play iconic pricing games for extravagant luxury cars and big cash prizes.

SKINDIGENOUS (APTN) 8:30pm:  Elle Festin specializes in Filipino tribal designs; More than twenty years ago, he researched this tattoo culture because nothing was available is the US.

MAINE CABIN MASTERS (DIY Canada) 9:00pm: Featuring deleted pieces, extended scenes, and never-before-aired footage, the Cabin Masters recount the great, not-so great, and just plain awful custom pieces they've made over the years that never got their moment to shine.

RESTAURANT HUSTLE 2021: BACK IN BUSINESS (Food Network Canada) 10:00pm:  In a follow-up to "Restaurant Hustle 2020: All on the Line," chefs Maneet Chauhan, Antonia Lofaso, Christian Petroni and Marcus Samuelsson turn the cameras back on to document the new highs and lows of navigating the re-emerging restaurant industry.

THE GO-GETTERS (Super Channel Fuse) 10:30pm: A deadbeat drunk and a junkie hooker join forces to take on the city, each other, and their own personal shortcomings while trying to scam $98 to buy bus tickets and get out of town.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: THE MASKED SINGER CHRISTMAS SINGALONG (CTV) 8:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT 44TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS (CBS Feed) IT TAKES A CHRISTMAS VILLAGE (Premiering on December 24 on Super Channel Heart & Home at 12:30am)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME/CRAVE/NETFLIX CANADA/CBC GEM:

AMAZON PRIME CANADA STAR

CRAVE TV

CLEMENCY HELLO, THIS IS MY PENIS THE LCD SOUNDSYSTEM HOLIDAY SPECIAL

DISNEY + STAR THE PREMISE (Season 1)

NETFLIX CANADA EMILY IN PARIS (Season 2) LITTLE WOMEN (2019) WWII IN COLOR: ROAD TO VICTORY

THE OTHER SIDE (APTN) 7:30pm: In an old house that's now a restaurant, two mothers, one no longer in the land of the living, are connected through their grief over the loss of a son.

NBA BASKETBALL (SN/SN1) 8:00pm: Raptors vs. Bulls

HOME ALONE (CBC) 8:00pm: Accidentally left by his Paris-bound family, an 8-year-old (Macaulay Culkin) makes mincemeat of two burglars (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) in the house.

DR. SEUSS' THE GRINCH (2018) (Global) 8:00pm:  When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger, louder and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus, steal Christmas and silence their holiday cheer once and for all.

UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE (CTV Drama) 8:00pm: Romantic sparks fly between Alma and Charlie when Charlie finds the perfect tree for the Maine governor's holiday celebration right in Alma's backyard.

CHRISTMAS IN THE WILDS (Super Channel Heart & Home) 8:00pm: Buck and Jessica's merry little Christmas together takes a dangerous turn when their journey through the wild turns into a battle for survival.

SKINDIGENOUS (APTN) 8:30pm:  Rosa is an elder of the matriarchal tribe Wayuu, in Northeastern Colombia; she teaches her daughters and grand-daughters about face-painting.

THE BOSS BABY: FAMILY BUSINESS (Crave) 9:00pm:  Now adults, Tim Templeton and his estranged brother, Ted, take a magical formula that transforms them into babies for 48 hours. Together, they must go under cover to prevent an evil genius from turning fellow toddlers into monstrous brats.

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: FOODTASTIC (Disney +) RUMBLE (Paramount +) YOUNG ROCK (City TV) 8:00pm KENAN (City TV) 8:30pm MR. MAYOR (City TV) 9:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT iHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL 2021 (CW Feed) A VERY CHRISLEY CHRISTMAS (NBC Feed) THE ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS CAKE (Premiering on December 16 on City TV at 8:00pm)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME/CRAVE/NETFLIX CANADA/CBC GEM:

AMAZON PRIME CANADA SHATNER IN SPACE

CRAVE TV MURDERS AT STARVED ROCK

DISNEY + STAR RON’S GONE WRONG UNKNOWN WATERS WITH JEREMY WADE

NETFLIX CANADA ELITE SHORT STORIES: PHILLIPE CAYE FELIPE THE HAND OF GOD MASHA AND THE BEAR: NURSERY RHYMES (Season 1 part 2) MASHA AND THE BEAR (Season 5) SELLING TAMPA SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE SUPERSTORE (Season 6) TAXI DRIVER

NBA BASKETBALL (TSN3/TSN4) 7:00pm: Heat vs. 76ers (SN1) 7:30pm: Lakers vs. Mavericks (SN Now) 8:00pm: Pacers vs. Bucks (SN1) 10:00pm: Clippers vs. Jazz

THE OTHER SIDE (APTN) 7:30pm: A historic village is filled with artifacts of a past long forgotten and the grave of an eccentric Dutch who still prowls the grounds at night.

NHL HOCKEY (SN) 8:00pm: Capitals vs. Chicago

CANADA WOMEN’S HOCKEY (TSN/TSN5) 8;00pm: Canada vs. US A SHOW-STOPPING CHRISTMAS (CBC) 8:00pm:  A passionate theatre director has to find a way to keep her theatre from being sold by making this year's play a huge success with the help of a handsome Hollywood actor.

SKINDIGENOUS (APTN) 8:30pm:  Pablo is part of the Huitoto tribe in the Amazon forest in Southern Colombia. He is preserving cultural traditions like body-painting.

FIXER TO FABULOUS HOLIDAY SURPRISE (HGTV Canada) 9:00pm: Dave and Jenny gift the Bella Vista Animal Shelter with a very merry renovation; after tackling a major refresh, new kennels and a custom cat playroom, they'll reopen the decked-out shelter with a festive pet adoption event.

IN THE DARK (CTV2) 9:00pm: As Murphy closes in on finding out what happened to Jess, Clemens and Josh move one step closer to finding Murphy.

A UNICORN FOR CHRISTMAS (CTV Drama) 9:00pm:  A young girl discovers a real-life unicorn at a Christmas carnival and must protect it from a greedy fair owner.

THE REAL HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER (Discovery Canada) 9:00pm:  Secret events surrounding the Russian submarine, Red October, that went missing on March 8, 1968, taking the Soviet Union and U.S. to the brink of war.

HOLIDAY HOOPTIE CHALLENGE 2021 (Discovery Velocity)  10:00pm:  David Freiburger and Brian Lohnes put Fred Williams, Faye Hadley, Steve Dulcich, Eric Malone, Lucky Costa and Tony Angelo through spectacular driving challenges in some of the most questionable junk this side of the North Pole.

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Wednesday, December 07, 2021 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: WELCOME TO EARTH (Disney +) BAKING IT (Food Network Canada) 8:00pm/9:00pm DR. PIMPLE POPPER: A PIMPLE CAROL (TLC Canada) 10:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD (CW Feed) CHRISTMAS WITH A CROWN (TBD - Lifetime Canada) NICKELODEON’S TREASURE TRUCK (TBD - Nickelodeon Canada)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME/CRAVE/NETFLIX CANADA/CBC GEM:

AMAZON PRIME FC BAYERN – BEHIND THE LEGEND

CRAVE TV CARDINALS DIRTY TRICKS

DISNEY + STAR THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT (Season 9) MODERN FAMILY (Seasons 1-11) TASTE THE NATION WITH PADMA LAKSHMI (Season 2) WELCOME TO EARTH (Season 1)

NETFLIX CANADA CAROLIN KEBEKUS: THE LAST CHRISTMAS SPECIAL TITANS (Season 3)

NBA BASKETBALL (SN1) 7:30pm: Thunder vs. Raptors (TSN/TSN4) 7:30pm: Bucks vs. Heat (TSN5) 8:00pm: Mavericks vs. Grizzlies (TSN/TSN4) 10:00pm: Trail Blazers vs. Warriors (SN1) 10:30pm: Celtics vs. Clippers

THE OTHER SIDE (APTN) 7:30pm: An old family house features several antique heirlooms, but strong emotions of anger, shame, and sorrow rest just behind its locked doors. MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (CBC) 8:00pm: An adwoman's (Maureen O'Hara) lawyer boyfriend (John Payne) tries to prove that Macy's Santa Claus (Edmund Gwenn) is the real thing.

THE PICTURE OF CHRISTMAS (City TV) 8:00pm: Ember Morely, a graphic designer and aspiring storybook illustrator in Manhattan, is surprised to learn that she has inherited her grandmother's Christmas tree farm, so she heads to her hometown of Willow Hill in order to sell it before Christmas.

SPIRIT TALKER (APTN) 8:00pm (SEASON FINALE): A visit to an Annapolis Valley community sees Shawn connecting with a young activist who is passionate about taking a stand against climate change; a reading with a mother and daughter who've lived through many traumas. HEARTLAND DOCS, DVM: HOME ON THE RANGE (Nat Geo Wild) 8:00pm (SERIES PREMIERE):  A look at the daily lives of Drs. Erin and Ben Schroeder and the relationships they have with each other, their families, communities and animal clientele.

SKINDIGENOUS (APTN) 8:30pm:  With over 20 years of tattoo machine experience, Mi'kmaw mask carver Gordon Sparks is turning his skills to handpoke tattooing; through his art, Gordon is reconnecting to his roots and bringing traditional tattooing home to the Mi'kmaw territories.

NHL HOCKEY (SN) 9:00pm: Bruins vs. Canucks

IN THE DARK (CTV2) 9:00pm: With the walls closing in, Murphy and Trey make a desperate move.

A FURRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS (CTV Drama) 9:00pm:  A big-city veterinarian falls for a small-town doctor when he sets out to re-create a New York City Christmas in her Vermont hometown.

YELLOWSTONE SUPERVOLCANO (Discovery Canada) 9:00pm: A supervolcano brewing beneath Yellowstone National Park could be the worst natural disaster in history.

SANTA INC. (Crave) 9:00pm/9:30pm/10:00pm/10:30pm (SERIES PREMIERE): As the workers of the North Pole celebrate a successful Christmas, Candy is shocked by the news that her boss at Santa Inc. has been poached by a big tech competitor, and she considers the possibility of becoming the first female St. Nick in history.

DIRTY TRICKS (Crave 3) 9:00pm: At the elite level, bridge has become a million-dollar cut-throat business. When a competitive player is accused of cheating, the ensuing scandal confounds experts, criminal science, celebrities and basic belief.

ILANA GLAZER PRESENTS COMEDY ON EARTH: NYC 2020-2021 (Much) 10:00pm: Comics open up about their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, doing virtual stand-up shows and more.

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Wednesday, December 01, 2021 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: FRUITCAKE FRAUD (discovery +) ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY CHRISTMAS (Roku Channel) ADRIENNE (HBO Canada) 8:00pm THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY (Slice) 9:00pm KELLY CLARKSON PRESENTS: WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES AROUND (City TV) 10:00pm IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA (FXX Canada) 10:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT 89TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER (NBC Feed) BEEBO SAVES CHRISTMAS (CW Feed) THE CROWN'S ANCIENT FOREST  (TBD - Smithsonian) TRAFFICKED WITH MARIANA VAN ZELLER (TBD - Nat Geo Canada) MATCH MADE IN MISTLETOE (TBD) TOMORROW IS A LONG TIME: CHRISSIE HYNDE SINGS BOB DYLAN (TBD)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME/CRAVE/NETFLIX CANADA/CBC GEM:

AMAZON PRIME BAD MOMS KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

CRAVE TV ADRIENNE A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1951)

NETFLIX CANADA THE BIG LEBOWSKI BRIDESMAIDS THE CROODS DECK THE HALLS HOME IMPRACTICAL JOKERS: THE MOVIE JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: STONE OCEAN KAYKO AND KOKOCH (Seasons 1-2) LES MISERABLES: THE STAGED CONCERT LOST IN SPACE (Season 3) LOVE, ACTUALLY MEET JOE BLACK NOTTING HILL PAUL BLART: MALL COP THE POWER OF THE DOG QUEEN & SLIM RESERVOIR DOGS SCHINDLER’S LIST SPARTACUS SPIDER-MAN 3 TEARS OF THE SUN TROLLS TYLER PERRY’S MEDEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY WILD WILD WEST

DAVIS CUP (SN Now) 10:00am: Serbia vs. Kazakhstan - Quarterfinal

NHL HOCKEY (SNPacific/SN1) 7:30pm: Canucks vs. Sens (SNWest/SNEast/SNOntario) 7:30pm: Avalanche vs. Leafs (SN/SN1/SN360) 10:00pm: Penguins vs. Oilers

NBA BASKETBALL (TSN/TSN4/TSN5) 8:00pm: Hornets vs. Bucks A CHRISTMAS LETTER (CBC) 8:00pm: Leslie has done everything right in her life except find Mr. Right, until the spirit of Christmas leads her there in an unusual way.

THE PICTURE OF CHRISTMAS (City TV) 8:00pm: Ember Morely, a graphic designer and aspiring storybook illustrator in Manhattan, is surprised to learn that she has inherited her grandmother's Christmas tree farm, so she heads to her hometown of Willow Hill in order to sell it before Christmas.

SPIRIT TALKER (APTN) 8:00pm: Shawn takes part in a cathartic water healing ceremony as the clean-up of the infamous Boat Harbour gets under way; a private reading with three sisters reconnects them with the spirit of their mother and reveals their complicated relationship.

SKINDIGENOUS (APTN) 8:30pm:  Danika Naccarella is from the Nuxalk Nation in Bella Coola, B.C.; she was officially adopted into the Nation at birth, but she has been making her mark in the community by working with the youth as an educator, visual artist and tattoo artist.

IN THE DARK (CTV2) 9:00pm: Feeling isolated and alone, Murphy seeks comfort in the familiar but is forced to fend for herself.