TORONTO, June 23, 2022 /CNW/ – From June 20 to 26, TFO highlights the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Canadathrough its programming, with the broadcast from June 20 at 7 p.m., youth series: Native people, you know?produced by Julie O’Bomsawin and of Theo the wolf.
Native people, you know?, allows young viewers to learn more about Indigenous cultures. The themes covered are: music, arts, indigenous diversity, traditional knowledge, food, spirituality, clothing and attire and finally living together. With such diverse subjects Native people, you know? offers new perspectives and avenues for reflection to fuel discussions ensuring a better understanding of Aboriginal peoples.
Theo the wolf is an animated series featuring three indigenous children, using their totem powers to help the people of Turtle Bay in various unforeseen situations. Throughout the series, we discover the Seven Precepts that all natives try to follow as a way of life: truth, respect, honesty, humility, wisdom, courage and love. Rich and varied themes such as human sciences, customs and traditions of indigenous peoples make these episodes invaluable.
Broadcast slots
Native people, you know?
From Monday June 20 to Thursday June 23: 1 episode at 7 p.m.
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26: 2 episodes at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Theo the wolf
The week of June 20: mornings at 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Daytime at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
For National Aboriginal Day on June 21: Episodes of Théo Leloup will air at 6 a.m. and 1 p.m.
In addition to the new series, TFO offers a special program every evening from 9 p.m. of Aboriginal films and documentaries the same week.
Credits
Native people, you know?
An original idea by: Kassiwi media
Production : Julie O’Bomsawin
Directed by: Jean-Francois Proteau
Scriptwriter : Louis Martin Pepperall
Director of Photography : Nicolas Bilodeau
Sound recordists: Christian MarchandGenevieve Pepin
Production assistant : Olivier Bouchard
Post-production coordinator: Monica Tarazi
Editor: Viviane Léger
Sound mixer: Sylvain Bourgault
Original music: Alexander O’Bomsawin
Administrative coordinator: Mélanie Brière
Production guidelines: Julie Trudel, Carolyne Vachon
Theo the wolf
Production : Gerald Tripp
Executive producers: Sheldon WisemanPatrick Clement, Alexander Bar
Achievement : Virginia Findlay
Developped by : Alexander Bar
Screenwriters: Sonya Ballantyne, Alexander Bar
Sound engineers: Martin LaFrenière, Kyle Monkman
Editor: Paul Morrow
Original music: Julien Delorme
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SOURCE TFO Media Group
For further information: Media contact, Cynthia-Laure Etom, Senior Corporate Communications Coordinator, Groupe Média TFO, C: 647 221-4909, [email protected]