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Amplify

Amplify is a musical performance art documentary series that amplifies Indigenous songwriters' connection to the stories, culture, community, and the challenges and justice they stand up for. In each episode, an artist takes us through the creative process of songwriting to the finished product with breathtaking performances.

  • Indian Cowboys
    Thursday, May 2
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Country music star Armond Duck Chief shares his Blackfoot Nation's deep connection to horses as he sings about the complex lives of Indigenous cowboys. In this episode, we meet Blackfoot cowboy legend Alison Red Crow and relay racing star Travis Maguire.
  • The Children
    Saturday, May 4
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Inuk singer Beatrice Deer delves into the history of residential schools to write a song in tribute to the lost children in unmarked graves. Filmed almost entirely in Inuktitut, this episode features an interview with Nakuset, a Montreal-based Survivor.
  • The Children
    Thursday, May 9
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Inuk singer Beatrice Deer delves into the history of residential schools to write a song in tribute to the lost children in unmarked graves. Filmed almost entirely in Inuktitut, this episode features an interview with Nakuset, a Montreal-based Survivor.
  • Inextinguishable
    Saturday, May 11
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Me'tis singer Amanda Rheaume is inspired by the resilience and power of her culture in spite of the Me'tis scrip system that tried to displace her people. This episode features insightful interviews with Elder Tony Belcourt and Me'tis scholar Paul Chartrand.
  • Inextinguishable
    Thursday, May 16
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Me'tis singer Amanda Rheaume is inspired by the resilience and power of her culture in spite of the Me'tis scrip system that tried to displace her people. This episode features insightful interviews with Elder Tony Belcourt and Me'tis scholar Paul Chartrand.
  • My Matriarch
    Saturday, May 18
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Anishinaabe electro-pop artist Wolf Saga draws inspiration for his music from a painting his grandmother bought, which connects him to his culture. This episode features Richard Gracious, Janis Monture, Elder Mary Lou Smoke and Betty Albert.
  • My Matriarch
    Thursday, May 23
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Anishinaabe electro-pop artist Wolf Saga draws inspiration for his music from a painting his grandmother bought, which connects him to his culture. This episode features Richard Gracious, Janis Monture, Elder Mary Lou Smoke and Betty Albert.
  • Home
    Saturday, May 25
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Haida and Cree singer Kristi Lane Sinclair shares her emotional journey of returning to Haida Gwaii to find love and forgiveness. In this episode dedicated to Kristi's late mother, Kristi connects with close friend and fellow creator Sara Roque.
  • Home
    Thursday, May 30
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Haida and Cree singer Kristi Lane Sinclair shares her emotional journey of returning to Haida Gwaii to find love and forgiveness. In this episode dedicated to Kristi's late mother, Kristi connects with close friend and fellow creator Sara Roque.
  • Place Is Punk
    Saturday, June 1
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Haida band Jason Camp and The Posers reveal how their beautiful home of Haida Gwaii inspires their unique brand of punk music. The band's two front men and their manager create music that celebrates the strength and rich culture of their people.
  • Place Is Punk
    Thursday, June 6
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Haida band Jason Camp and The Posers reveal how their beautiful home of Haida Gwaii inspires their unique brand of punk music. The band's two front men and their manager create music that celebrates the strength and rich culture of their people.
  • Celebration
    Saturday, June 8
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Cree spoken word artist Zoey Roy meets with legendary Me'tis artist and activist Maria Campbell, who inspires a piece about the power of celebration. Zoey shares stories about her childhood and how her struggles helped inspire a rich creative spirit.
  • Celebration
    Thursday, June 13
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Cree spoken word artist Zoey Roy meets with legendary Me'tis artist and activist Maria Campbell, who inspires a piece about the power of celebration. Zoey shares stories about her childhood and how her struggles helped inspire a rich creative spirit.
  • The Conversation
    Saturday, June 15
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Celebrated Mohawk rock star Tom Wilson crafts a powerful song based on a famous painting by Me'tis artist Christi Belcourt. In conversation at a diner, the two remarkable artists explore their creative processes and sources of inspiration.
  • The Conversation
    Thursday, June 20
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Celebrated Mohawk rock star Tom Wilson crafts a powerful song based on a famous painting by Me'tis artist Christi Belcourt. In conversation at a diner, the two remarkable artists explore their creative processes and sources of inspiration.
  • Beauty In Your Backyard
    Saturday, June 22
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Anishinaabe pop singer Thea May draws strength and inspiration from the beauty of her community after a devastating personal loss. This episode features family members and is set in her beautiful home of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
  • Beauty In Your Backyard
    Thursday, June 27
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Anishinaabe pop singer Thea May draws strength and inspiration from the beauty of her community after a devastating personal loss. This episode features family members and is set in her beautiful home of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
  • Legacy
    Saturday, June 29
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Cree musician Kris Harper embraces his family's artistic legacy by composing a unique song using his late mother's poetry.This episode features interviews with Kris's aunt, Florence, and Kris's collaborator, Jason Borys, who both have warm memories to share.
  • Legacy
    Thursday, July 4
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Cree musician Kris Harper embraces his family's artistic legacy by composing a unique song using his late mother's poetry.This episode features interviews with Kris's aunt, Florence, and Kris's collaborator, Jason Borys, who both have warm memories to share.
  • Sisters In Spirit
    Saturday, July 6
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Vancouver-based hip-hop artist JB the First Lady preserves the memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in a moving tribute to the late Chelsea Poorman. This episode features Lorelei Williams, who founded the Sisters in Spirit dance group.

 

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  • Indian Cowboys
    Saturday, April 27
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Country music star Armond Duck Chief shares his Blackfoot Nation's deep connection to horses as he sings about the complex lives of Indigenous cowboys. In this episode, we meet Blackfoot cowboy legend Alison Red Crow and relay racing star Travis Maguire.
  • Paint The Town Red
    Thursday, April 25
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Hip-hop superstars Snotty Nose Rez Kids take us on an energetic tour of the Indigenous street art in Vancouver, demonstrating how mural artists have transformed the city. The duo visits Heiltsuk artist KC Hall, who created a brand-new mural for this episode.
  • Paint The Town Red
    Saturday, April 20
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Hip-hop superstars Snotty Nose Rez Kids take us on an energetic tour of the Indigenous street art in Vancouver, demonstrating how mural artists have transformed the city. The duo visits Heiltsuk artist KC Hall, who created a brand-new mural for this episode.
  • Our Endless Resistance
    Thursday, April 18
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Me'tis songwriter Shane Belcourt finds inspiration looking back on interviews he did with celebrated Me'tis author Maria Campbell and his father, an acclaimed Me'tis Rights leader Tony Belcourt. What are the lessons from the 1960-1980 Me'tis Rights movement?
  • Our Endless Resistance
    Saturday, April 13
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Me'tis songwriter Shane Belcourt finds inspiration looking back on interviews he did with celebrated Me'tis author Maria Campbell and his father, an acclaimed Me'tis Rights leader Tony Belcourt. What are the lessons from the 1960-1980 Me'tis Rights movement?
  • Giinawind Bawaajigan
    Thursday, April 11
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    After reading Cherie Dimaline's award-winning book The Marrow Thieves, Cree songwriter Christa Couture sets out to create a new song that speaks to the harrowing journey the characters face, ultimately inspired by our own Indigenous resilience.
  • Giinawind Bawaajigan
    Saturday, April 6
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    After reading Cherie Dimaline's award-winning book The Marrow Thieves, Cree songwriter Christa Couture sets out to create a new song that speaks to the harrowing journey the characters face, ultimately inspired by our own Indigenous resilience.
  • Skaru:Re & Song
    Thursday, April 4
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Tuscarora songwriter Jennifer Kreisberg sets out to write a song about the dispersal of the Skaru:re population following the Tuscarora War of 1710. She visits with artists in Six Nations to better understand the tradition and trails of Skaru:re songs.
  • Skaru:Re & Song
    Saturday, March 30
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Tuscarora songwriter Jennifer Kreisberg sets out to write a song about the dispersal of the Skaru:re population following the Tuscarora War of 1710. She visits with artists in Six Nations to better understand the tradition and trails of Skaru:re songs.
  • The Stories We Tell Ourselves
    Thursday, March 28
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Anishinaabe songwriter Ansley Simpson sets out to write a song about her personal connection between trauma and alcoholism. Harold Johnson features, discussing his acclaimed book "Firewater: How Alcohol is Killing My People (and Yours)."
  • The Stories We Tell Ourselves
    Saturday, March 23
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Anishinaabe songwriter Ansley Simpson sets out to write a song about her personal connection between trauma and alcoholism. Harold Johnson features, discussing his acclaimed book "Firewater: How Alcohol is Killing My People (and Yours)."
  • Becoming A Man of the Earth
    Thursday, March 21
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Cree songwriter Jason Burnstick sets out to write a song that examines the struggles of reconciling childhood trauma after the birth of his own son. With the help of Elder Dave Courchene, Jason explores the work men must do to become "a man of the Earth."
  • Becoming A Man of the Earth
    Saturday, March 16
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Cree songwriter Jason Burnstick sets out to write a song that examines the struggles of reconciling childhood trauma after the birth of his own son. With the help of Elder Dave Courchene, Jason explores the work men must do to become "a man of the Earth."
  • Broken Justice
    Thursday, March 14
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Anishinaabe songwriter Leonard Sumner sets out to write a song that reflects on the unjust verdicts in Colton Boushie and Tina Fontaine cases. Joined by experts, Leonard digs into the systemic racism that has built Canada's 'justice' system.
  • Broken Justice
    Saturday, March 9
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Anishinaabe songwriter Leonard Sumner sets out to write a song that reflects on the unjust verdicts in Colton Boushie and Tina Fontaine cases. Joined by experts, Leonard digs into the systemic racism that has built Canada's 'justice' system.
  • Enfolding
    Thursday, March 7
    1:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Cree songwriter Tara Williamson sets out to make sense of the heartache of losing her infant son. While examining the power of art in encapsulating inexplicable loss, Tara finds comfort in legendary Anishinaabe artist Daphne Odjig's painting, "Enfolding".
  • Enfolding
    Saturday, March 2
    7:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Cree songwriter Tara Williamson sets out to make sense of the heartache of losing her infant son. While examining the power of art in encapsulating inexplicable loss, Tara finds comfort in legendary Anishinaabe artist Daphne Odjig's painting, "Enfolding".