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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.

  • Skaru:Re & Song
    Thursday, April 3
    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.
  • Indian Cowboys
    Thursday, April 3
    7:00 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.
  • Giinawind Bawaajigan
    Saturday, April 5
    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.
  • The Children
    Tuesday, April 8
    7:00 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
    Wednesday, April 9
    7:00 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.
  • Giinawind Bawaajigan
    Thursday, April 10
    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.
  • My Matriarch
    Thursday, April 10
    7:00 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.
  • Our Endless Resistance
    Saturday, April 12
    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?
  • Home
    Tuesday, April 15
    7:00 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
    Wednesday, April 16
    7:00 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.
  • Our Endless Resistance
    Thursday, April 17
    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?
  • Celebration
    Thursday, April 17
    7:00 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.
  • Paint The Town Red
    Saturday, April 19
    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.
  • The Conversation
    Tuesday, April 22
    7:00 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
    Wednesday, April 23
    7:00 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.
  • Paint The Town Red
    Thursday, April 24
    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.
  • Legacy
    Thursday, April 24
    7:00 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.
  • Indian Cowboys
    Saturday, April 26
    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.
  • Sisters In Spirit
    Tuesday, April 29
    7:00 am 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.
  • Our Mother's Love
    Wednesday, April 30
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    Traditional Seneca singer Sadie Buck creates three new songs inspired by a message from her late mother, which she performs with the Six Nations Women Singers. This episode features Sadie's good friend, Charlene Bomberry, as well as Sadie's nephews.
  • Indian Cowboys
    Thursday, May 1
    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.
  • Our Mothers Voice
    Thursday, May 1
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    After reading Robin Wall Kimmerer's momentous book Braiding Sweetgrass, Me'tis/ Cree songwriter, Cheryl L'Hirondelle, sets out to write a new song that considers how to exist in a cycle of reciprocity with the living universe.
  • The Children
    Saturday, May 3
    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.
  • Diamond in the Snow
    Tuesday, May 6
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    After considering the warming winters in Haudenosaunee territory, Oneida songwriter Lacey Hill sets out to write a song that considers the growing challenges of maintaining the tradition of Snow Snake competitions, competitions her grandfather always won.
  • Little Star
    Wednesday, May 7
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    Songwriter iskwe sets out to write a song that responds to the loss of young Tina Fontaine in 2015, while Dr. Cindy Blackstock weighs in on the colonial policies that continue to affect thousands of Indigenous children.
  • The Children
    Thursday, May 8
    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.
  • Two Spirit Identities
    Thursday, May 8
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    Mohawk songwriter Shawnee sets out to write a song that captures the awakening of her two-spirit identity as she builds a two-spirit sweat lodge with other community members. The ceremony is led by Ojibway-Cree Elder and author Ma-Nee Chacaby.
  • Inextinguishable
    Saturday, May 10
    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.
  • Spring Break Up
    Tuesday, May 13
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    Anishinaabe composer Melody McKiver looks to the power of water to inspire Debiinaawe Giizhigon. The song utilizes the sounds from ice breaking during spring thaw to create an instrumental piece dedicated to the communities surrounding Sioux Lookout.
  • The Fire
    Wednesday, May 14
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    Oji-Cree songwriter Nick Sherman sets out to write a song about the challenges of living in a town with a reputation steeped in anti-Indigenous racism and corruption. Mixing performance art and politics, we get to see Thunder Bay as never before.
  • Inextinguishable
    Thursday, May 15
    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.
  • Enfolding
    Thursday, May 15
    7:00 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".
  • My Matriarch
    Saturday, May 17
    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.
  • Broken Justice
    Tuesday, May 20
    7:00 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.
  • Becoming A Man of the Earth
    Wednesday, May 21
    7:00 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."
  • My Matriarch
    Thursday, May 22
    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.
  • The Stories We Tell Ourselves
    Thursday, May 22
    7:00 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)."
  • Home
    Saturday, May 24
    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.
  • Skaru:Re & Song
    Tuesday, May 27
    7:00 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.
  • Giinawind Bawaajigan
    Wednesday, May 28
    7:00 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.
  • Home
    Thursday, May 29
    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.
  • Our Endless Resistance
    Thursday, May 29
    7:00 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?
  • Place Is Punk
    Saturday, May 31
    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.

 

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  • Paint The Town Red
    Wednesday, April 2
    7:00 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.
  • Our Endless Resistance
    Tuesday, April 1
    7:00 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?
  • Skaru:Re & Song
    Saturday, March 29
    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.
  • Giinawind Bawaajigan
    Thursday, March 27
    7:00 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.
  • The Stories We Tell Ourselves
    Thursday, March 27
    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)."
  • Skaru:Re & Song
    Wednesday, March 26
    7:00 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.
  • The Stories We Tell Ourselves
    Tuesday, March 25
    7:00 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 22
    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 20
    7:00 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
    Thursday, March 20
    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."
  • Broken Justice
    Wednesday, March 19
    7:00 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.
  • Enfolding
    Tuesday, March 18
    7:00 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".
  • Becoming A Man of the Earth
    Saturday, March 15
    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."
  • The Fire
    Thursday, March 13
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    Oji-Cree songwriter Nick Sherman sets out to write a song about the challenges of living in a town with a reputation steeped in anti-Indigenous racism and corruption. Mixing performance art and politics, we get to see Thunder Bay as never before.
  • Broken Justice
    Thursday, March 13
    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.
  • Spring Break Up
    Wednesday, March 12
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    Anishinaabe composer Melody McKiver looks to the power of water to inspire Debiinaawe Giizhigon. The song utilizes the sounds from ice breaking during spring thaw to create an instrumental piece dedicated to the communities surrounding Sioux Lookout.
  • Two Spirit Identities
    Tuesday, March 11
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    Mohawk songwriter Shawnee sets out to write a song that captures the awakening of her two-spirit identity as she builds a two-spirit sweat lodge with other community members. The ceremony is led by Ojibway-Cree Elder and author Ma-Nee Chacaby.
  • Broken Justice
    Saturday, March 8
    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.
  • Little Star
    Thursday, March 6
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    Songwriter iskwe sets out to write a song that responds to the loss of young Tina Fontaine in 2015, while Dr. Cindy Blackstock weighs in on the colonial policies that continue to affect thousands of Indigenous children.
  • Enfolding
    Thursday, March 6
    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".
  • Diamond in the Snow
    Wednesday, March 5
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    After considering the warming winters in Haudenosaunee territory, Oneida songwriter Lacey Hill sets out to write a song that considers the growing challenges of maintaining the tradition of Snow Snake competitions, competitions her grandfather always won.
  • Our Mothers Voice
    Tuesday, March 4
    7:00 am on FNX 9.3
    After reading Robin Wall Kimmerer's momentous book Braiding Sweetgrass, Me'tis/ Cree songwriter, Cheryl L'Hirondelle, sets out to write a new song that considers how to exist in a cycle of reciprocity with the living universe.
  • Enfolding
    Saturday, March 1
    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".