WATERTOWN, NY (October 28, 2024) – November is Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, and WPBS-TV is celebrating the rich history and artistry of Indigenous cultures with a lineup of special programming. Starting November 4, 2024, viewers can enjoy programs showcasing the unique techniques and artifacts of Native communities. Featured specials include:
November 4, 2024
Antiques Roadshow: Celebrating Native American Heritage (8:00 pm) Celebrate incredible art and artifacts from Indigenous creators and history makers. Was a Sioux beaded vest, ca. 1876, a Ruth Muskrat Bronson archive, or a Carrie Bethel basket the top $75,000 to $150,000 find?
November 17, 2024
Cruise Boom: A Community on the Cusp of Change (11:30 am) Follow a small Alaskan town as it braces for a rapid expansion of cruise ship tourism, pushing residents to grapple with benefits, impacts and what they can control.Â
Precipice (12:30 pm) The Pointe-Au-Chien Indian Tribe has been fighting to hold on to its identity and culture after centuries of discrimination and systemic racism. Follow the tribe’s federal recognition process as they plan to file their final petition in 2024.
And Knowledge to Keep Us (2:00 pm) Every year at Cape Alitak on Kodiak Island in southern Alaska, Sugpiat kids gather for Akhiok Kids Camp to connect with each other and celebrate the knowledge their ancestors cultivated for more than 7500 years.
Native Horse (3:00 pm) Learn the history of the evolution of the horse in North America, exploring the horse-human connection throughout history to today.
The Electric Indian (4:00 pm) Henry Boucha was a celebrated National Hockey League Player, a U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist, a United States Hockey Hall of Fame member, and a proud Ojibwa Native American.
Â
About WPBS
WPBS is a PBS station serving approximately 600,000 households throughout Northern New York and Eastern Ontario via cable, satellite, Internet and over-the-air distribution. WPBS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and inspire diverse communities with exceptional and trusted content across multiple platforms. Its vision is to be the premier provider of relevant public service media that instills wonder and curiosity across generations and cultures. More information about WPBS, including a full channel listing, is available at wpbstv.org, or by following WPBS on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Download the free WPBS Mobile App to follow WPBS on the go.
