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Transcript: National Indigenous Peoples Day
A child cheers “WHEE!’
[Kid’s laughter]
Credits read, “TVO KIDS and Bristow Global Media Inc.
Original.
EMILY AGARD holds balloons as she walks down an
alleyway.
Emily says: “EVERYONE LOVES A PARTY,
AND THIS BASH
COMES WITH A TWIST:
TWO KIDS WHO HAVE NEVER MET.
ONE IS A PARTY HOST,
THIS IS THEIR CELEBRATION”
A curly-haired girl blows a party favour.
Emily says, “THE OTHER WILL GET A BRAND-NEW
EXPERIENCE AS THEIR GUEST.”
A family cheers, “HOLA!”
Emily says, “SURPRISES AND CHALLENGES
AWAIT THEM BOTH.”
Kids jump in the air as balloons fall from a ceiling.
Emily says, “AND YOU'RE INVITED!”
Kids cheer, “IT'S MY PARTY!”
Emily plays drums in Party HQ
Emily says, “I'M EMILY AND
WELCOME TO PARTY HQ,
WHERE THE FUN ALWAYS
SHINES THROUGH.
TODAY, I'M MATCHING UP
TWO AWESOME KIDS
WHO HAVE NEVER MET
AND SENDING THEM OFF TO
ONE SUPER FUN CELEBRATION.
FIRST, LET'S MEET THE HOSTESS
WITH THE PARTY MOST-EST.
NIIMIN!
THREE THINGS ABOUT HER.
SHE ALWAYS POSES
FOR SILLY PHOTOS,
WANTS TO BE AN ACTOR,
AND HER NAME MEANS
"DANCE" IN OJIBWE.
SHE HAS ALL THE DETAILS. NIIMIN!
COME ON IN!”
Niimin says, “HEY EMILY!”
Emily replies, “HEY!
ALRIGHT, NIIMIN,
CAN I SEE YOUR SILLIEST FACE?”
Niimin says, “YES.”
Niimin gives an exaggerated smile as she
raises her eyebrows up and down.
Emily says, “THAT'S PRETTY SILLY!
GIVE US SOME HINTS TO
THE CELEBRATION THAT
WE'RE GOING TO.”
Niimin says, “THERE'S GOING TO BE
LOUD DRUMS, FANCY FOOTWORK,
AND AMAZING OUTFITS.”
Emily says, “WOW! THIS SOUNDS LIKE
A REALLY FUN TIME.
ARE YOU READY TO MEET
YOUR PLUS ONE?”
Niimin replies, “YES!”
Emily adds, “ARE YOU SURE?”
Niimin answers. “YES!”
Emily says, “LET'S GO!
WE'RE BOTH GOING TO
HAVE SO MUCH FUN!”
Emily says, “TELL US THREE THINGS
YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
IN YOUR GUEST.”
Niimin says, “TO BE PATIENT,
PLAYFUL, AND FLEXIBLE,
LIKE ME!”
Emily replies, “THOSE ARE
ALL GREAT QUALITIES.
PARTY HQ DATABASE,
SHOW NIIMIN HER PERFECT MATCH.”
Photographs of kids appear on a screen.
A dark-haired girl appears.
Emily says, “IT'S MALIYAH! SHE IS FANTASTIC.
THREE THINGS ABOUT MALIYAH.
SHE LOVES GOING
TO CARNIVAL EVERY YEAR.
SHE DOES GYMNASTICS,
AND SHE LIKES TELLING JOKES.
MALIYAH!
COME ON OUT!”
Maliyah says, “HI”
Emily responds, “HI!”
NIIMIN, MEET MALIYAH.”
Niimin says, “HI.”
Maliyah replies, “HI.”
Emily asks, “PARTY PIC?”
Emily, Maliyah, and Niimin pose for a picture.
Emily asks, “CAN YOU SHOW US
SOME TUMBLING?”
Maliyah answers, “SURE!”
Maliyah bends over backward and lands on
her feet. Emily gasps.
Niimin exclaims, “THAT WAS AMAZING!”
Emily asks, “YOU READY TO FIND OUT
WHATCELEBRATION YOU'RE HEADED TO?”
Maliyah answers, “YEAH!”
Emily says, “OKAY. NIIMIN, WHEN I SAY GO,
YOU'RE GOING TO RUN OVER THERE
AND PUSH THAT BUTTON
TO MAKE IT RAIN BALLOONS.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?”
Niimin responds, “YES.”
Emily counts. “THREE, TWO, ONE…
GO!”
Niimin rushes to a blue button and pushes it.
The button turns red.
[Gasping in amazement]
Blue, pink, and purple balloons
fall from the ceiling of Party HQ.
[Giggling]
Maliyah says, “IT WAS SO FUN BECAUSE ALL
THE BALLOONS WERE EVERYWHERE!”
Emily bats a purple balloon in the air.
Emily says, “OKAY, REMEMBER, YOU HAVE
TO FIND THE GOLD ONE!”
Maliyah responds, “I FOUND ONE!”
Emily asks, “IS THERE ANYTHING IN IT?”
Maliyah answers, “NO.”
Emily says, “YOU GOTTA KEEP LOOKING!”
Maliyah bats at a blue balloon.
Emily asks, “ANY LUCK YET?”
Maliyah answers, “I THINK I FOUND ONE!”
[Balloon pops]
Maliyah says, “I FOUND THE GOLDEN BALLOON.
I FOUND SOMETHING!”
Emily asks. “WHAT DOES IT SAY?”
Maliyah replies, “YOU ARE INVITED TO NATIONAL
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY!”
A graphic reads, “National Indigenous Peoples Day”
Emily asks, “NIIMIN, HOW DO YOU FEEL
ABOUT TAKING SOMEONE
TO YOUR CELEBRATION?”
Niimin beams, “IT MAKES ME REALLY HAPPY
TO TAKE SOMEBODY
WHO NEVER WENT TO A POW WOW
BEFORE IN THEIR LIFE.”
Emily says, “AWESOME.
BEFORE YOU GO,
YOU'RE GOING TO WANT
TO CHECK THIS OUT. COME ON!
PARTY HQ DATABASE,
MORE INFO ON NATIONAL
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY, PLEASE.”
A computer replies, “NATIONAL INDIGENOUS
PEOPLES DAY IS CELEBRATED EVERY YEAR
ACROSS CANADA, ON THE SUMMER
SOLSTICE, THE LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR.
IT CELEBRATES THE CULTURE AND
CONTRIBUTIONS OF THREE DISTINCT PEOPLES:
FIRST NATIONS, INUIT AND MÉTIS PEOPLES.
MANY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CELEBRATE
THIS DAY AS A HOLIDAY. THE DAY IS MARKED
BY A NUMBER OF CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS,
INCLUDING DANCING, AN ARTISAN MARKET,
SINGING, STORY-TELLING AND TRADITIONAL
FOOD SUCH AS BANNOCK AND MOOSE STEW.”
Emily says, “BEFORE YOU GO,
I HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU.
I HAVE LINED UP SOME
SERIOUS FUN FOR THESE TWO.
PARTY PHONES!”
Niimin says, ”THANK YOU!”
Emily says, “WELL, I'M GOING TO BE CALLING
YOU SO I DON'T MISS OUT
ON ANY OF THE ACTION.
YOU GUYS READY?”
Niimin and Maliyah answer together, “YES!”
Emily says, “YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS
THROUGH THAT DOOR. BYE, GUYS!”
Maliyah and Niimin say, “BYE!”
Emily says, “THE COUNTDOWN TO
THE PARTY BEGINS NOW.”
Maliyah says, “I LOVE PARTIES
BECAUSE IT'S FUN FOR
PEOPLE TO GET TOGETHER.”
Niimin says, “NATIONAL INDIGENOUS
PEOPLES DAY. YAY!”
[Children giggling]
Four kids dance together. The jump up and down,
And wave their arms in the air.
A pink graphic reads, “National Indigenous Peoples Day.”
A dark-haired girl says, “IT'S
A CELEBRATION.”
A boy in a blue shirt adds, “FOR THE…”
The dark-haired girl and the boy in a blue shirt
Say together, “FIRST NATIONS
AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE.”
A graphic reads, “Spell Indigenous”
A boy in an orange shirt spells. “- I, N, D, U --”
[Buzzer noise]
The boy in a blue shirt spells, “- I, N, D, E --”
[Buzzer noise]
A girl in a pink shirt spells, “... I, N, D, I, G,”
The boy in a blue shirt adds, “E…”
The dark-haired girl contributes, “N…”
The boy in a blue shirt spells, “O, U”
The dark-haired girl adds, “...S.”
[The kids cheer]
Emily plays drums at Party HQ.
Emily says, “HOST NIIMIN AND
PARTY GUEST MALIYAH
ARE HEADING TO NATIONAL
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
NIIMIN KNOWS ALL
ABOUT THE EVENT,
BUT IT'S MALIYAH'S FIRST TIME.
THE CELEBRATION STARTS TOMORROW
AND THERE'S STILL LOTS TO DO:
A CHALLENGE, SURPRISE, AND PREP
FOR THESE TWO NEW FRIENDS TO
COMPLETE BEFORE THE BIG DAY BEGINS.”
A green and yellow graphic reads “Challenge”.
Emily says, “CALL NIIMIN'S PARTY PHONE.”
The Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Is located on the ground floor of a busy downtown
street.
[Bouncy Ringtone]
Emily says, “HI, NIIMIN AND MALIYAH!
ARE YOU READY TO GET
THIS CELEBRATION STARTED?”
Niimin replies, “HI, EMILY!”
Maliyah adds, “WE'RE SO EXCITED.”
Emily replies, “ALRIGHT! WELL,
YOUR CHALLENGE WILL HAVE
YOU TWIRLING AND WHIRLING.”
Niimin says, “I THINK I KNOW
WHAT THAT MEANS.”
Maliyah asks, “ARE WE DANCING?”
Emily answers, “YOU'RE GOING TO LEARN
A FANCY SHAWL DANCE TO
PERFORM AT THE POW WOW!”
Niimin says, “WE GOT THIS!”
Emily says, “OKAY, I'LL CHECK IN
WITH YOU LATER.”
Niimin and Maliyah say together “BYE!”
A woman dances in a sparkling blue outfit.
Her moccasins are stitched with colourful threads.
She spreads her arms out wide as she twirls.
Maliyah looks impressed.
Maliyah says, “WOW.”
Deanne says, “AANIIN BOOZHOO,
MALIYAH!”
Maliyah says, “HI!”
Deanne says, “MY NAME IS DEANNE.
I'M NIIMIN'S MOM. AANIIN BOOZHOO
IS A WAY TO SAY "HELLO" IN OJIBWE.
Maliyah says, “I'M REALLY EXCITED TO LEARN
ABOUT NIIMIN'S CULTURE.”
Deanne says, “TODAY, WE'RE GOING TO BE
LEARNING FANCY SHAWL DANCING.”
Maliyah replies, “I'M SO EXCITED.”
Deanne says, “YAY!”
Maliyah asks, “WHAT'S A FANCY SHAWL DANCE?”
Deanne answers, “AN INDIGENOUS DANCE
THAT WE DO AT POW WOWS.”
Maliyah says, “I LOVE WHAT YOU'RE WEARING.”
Deanne says, “THANK YOU!”
THIS REGALIA WAS HANDMADE.”
Maliyah says, “I REALLY LIKE NIIMIN'S MOM'S
OUTFIT. IT WAS ALL THE COLOURS OF THE
RAINBOW.”
Niimin says, “I'VE BEEN DANCING FANCY SHAWLS
SINCE I WAS 10 MONTHS OLD. TEN! THAT'S
RIGHT.”
Deanne says, “I HAVE A GREAT IDEA.
HOW ABOUT, AT THE POW WOW,
YOU DO SOME FANCY SHAWL DANCING?”
Maliyah and Niimin cheer, “YEAH!”
Deanne instructs, “SO, OUR BASIC STEP IS
THE ONE-TWO ONE-TWO.
ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO,
ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO,
ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO. NICE!
NOW WE'RE GOING
TO DO A CHALLENGE.
TO DO OUR
ONE-TWO ONE-TWO STEP
AS FAST AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE.
WE'RE GOING TO GO SUPER-SPEED.”
Maliyah says, “READY, SET, GO!”
Deanne continues, “ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO!”
[Giggling]
Maliyah and Niimin do the dance steps as quickly
as they can.
Deanne says, “NICE!”
Niimin says, “MY MOM IS
AN AWESOME TEACHER.”
Deanne says, “ONE OF THE VERY FUN THINGS
ABOUT BEING A FANCY SHAWL DANCER
IS THAT WE GET TO CREATE
ALL THIS FANCY FOOTWORK.”
Maliyah says, “I'M REALLY EXCITED
TO LEARN A NEW DANCE.”
Deanne continues, “I CAN DO CRISS-CROSS.
SO LET'S TRY SOME CRISS-CROSS.”
Niimin says, “CRISS-CROSS, CRISS-CROSS.
Maliyah adds, “WE DID CRISS-CROSS,
CRISS-CROSS FOUR TIMES.”
Deanne instructs, “NOW LET'S ADD
THE JUMP. ONE-TWO.”
Maliyah says, “NIIMIN IS REALLY GOOD AT
DANCING BECAUSE SHE DOES
ALL THE MOVES RIGHT ON POINT.”
Deanne says, “NOW LET'S TRY A SPIN!
ONIZHISHIN! YAY! GOOD JOB, GIRLS.
WOO!”
Maliyah and Deanne high five.
Deanne says, “I HAVE A
SURPRISE FOR YOU.
OUR OWN SHAWLS
FOR YOU GUYS TO USE!”
Niimin says, “AMAZING! THANK YOU!”
Maliyah adds, “IT LOOKS REALLY PRETTY.”
Deanne says, “BEFORE YOU'RE ABOUT TO DANCE,
YOU HOLD YOUR SHAWL TOGETHER, LIKE THIS.
AND IT'S LIKE WE'RE IN A COCOON. AND WHEN
THE DRUM STARTS AND WE START TO DANCE,
WE TRANSFORM INTO BUTTERFLIES
WITH OUR WINGS.”
Niimin says, “WE FLAP OUR WINGS
LIKE A BUTTERFLY.”
Deanne instructs, “ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO.
NOW LET'S TRY A SPIN!
SPIN, SPIN, SPIN”
[Magical Music]
Niimin and Maliyah spin in the fancy shawls.
Deanne says, “GIRLS, YOU DID SO AMAZING!”
Maliyah says, “I'M EXCITED TO DANCE AT NIIMIN'S
CELEBRATION; I'M NOT NERVOUS.”
Deanne continues, “YAY!”
Niimin, says, “I FEEL READY TO DANCE
AT THE NA-ME-RES POW WOW.”
[Bouncy Ringtone]
Emily says, “DID YOU TWO DANCERS MOVE
YOUR FEET TO THE BEAT?”
Maliyah replies, “YEAH!”
Niimin adds, “IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!”
Emily says, “FANTASTIC! OKAY.
NEXT, MALIYAH, YOU'LL
BE CRAFTING UP A CUTE SURPRISE.”
Niimin and Maliyah giggle.
Emily continues, “AND NIIMIN, YOU'LL BE
GIVING BACK TO NATURE.”
Niimin says, “SOUNDS GREAT, EMILY!”
Maliyah adds, “SEE YOU SOON!”
[Surf rock music]
Four kids jump up and down as they dance. A
blonde-haired girl does a cartwheel. The four kids
form a conga line. A graphic reads, “Fancy Shawl
Dance”
A boy in a white dress shirt says, “I THINK IT'S LIKE
WHEN PEOPLE DANCE WITH THEIR SHOULDERS”
A boy with black hair adds, “I THINK IT'S WHEN YOU
DANCE AND YOU WAVE THE SHAWL AROUND.”
A blonde-haired boy guesses, “LIKE, DANCING WITH
SHAWL ON MAYBE YOUR SHOULDERS?”
[Kids cheer]
A green and pink graphic reads, “Dance like a butterfly”.
[Theme music]
The kids begin to wave their arms slowly at their sides.
[Fun Beat]
The boy with black hair holds a red and blue butterfly
cut out. The boy wearing the white dress shirt does
jumping jacks. A young girl in a blue dress waves her
arms over her head as she dances.”
Emily plays drums at Party HQ.
Emily says, “HOSTESS NIIMIN
AND HER SPECIAL GUEST
MALIYAH ARE GETTING PREPARED
FOR NATIONAL
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY.
BUT, BEFORE
THE CELEBRATION BEGINS,
THEY STILL HAVE
A FEW MORE FUN THINGS TO DO.
MALIYAH IS GETTING
ALL DOLLED UP
AND NIIMIN IS LEARNING
HOW TO BUTTERFLY.”
A green and yellow graphic reads “Surprise”.
Emily says, “CALL MALIYAH'S PARTY PHONE.”
Maliyah stands inside the Longhouse. A large dome
is displayed inside.
[Bouncy Ringtone]
Emily says, “HI, MALIYAH.”
Maliyah replies, “HI, EMILY!”
Emily continues, “ARE YOU READY TO GET
A LITTLE CORNY?
Maliyah says, “I THINK SO.”
Emily continues, “PERFECT. YOU'RE AT THE NATIVE
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
WITH MY FRIEND PATRICIA,
WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO LEARN
HOW TO MAKE A TRADITIONAL
CORN HUSK DOLL!”
Maliyah replies, “SOUNDS REALLY EXCITING!”
Emily exclaims, “NOW TO ARTS, CRAFTS AND BEYOND!”
Maliyah giggles. Inside the dome, a long wooden table
is surrounded by four red chairs. Bright hanging lights
Illuminate the circular walls.
Patricia says, “HI MALIYAH,
I'M PATRICIA.”
Maliyah replies, “HI!”
Patrica adds, “SO TODAY, WE'RE DOING A SPECIAL
CRAFT: WE'RE GOING TO BE MAKING CORN HUSK
DOLLS OUT OF CORN. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN
A DOLL THAT LOOKS LIKE THIS?”
Maliyah exclaims, “WOAH!
THAT'S SO PRETTY!”
Patricia says, “YES.
SO, MY PEOPLE... I'M ONEIDA,
THAT'S MY NATION.
AND WE ARE PART OF
THE HAUDENOSAUNEE PEOPLE.
CAN YOU SAY HAUDENOSAUNEE ?”
Maliyah says, “HOE-DEE-NO-SHOW-KNEE.”
Patricia continues, “YES, PERFECT.
WE WERE FARMERS,
AND CORN WAS ONE OF
OUR MOST IMPORTANT PLANTS.
SO WE MADE THESE DOLLS
FOR OUR CHILDREN.
NOW, TRY TAKING OFF A LEAF.
PEEL IT AND
JUST PULL IT OFF.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE
A LITTLE RACE, OKAY?”
Maliyah replies, “OKAY.”
Maliyah counts, “THREE, TWO, ONE. GO!”
PEEL THE CORN HUSK
LIKE THIS: SHH, SHH, SHH.”
Patricia says, “THIS LOOKS REALLY GOOD.
OKAY, I'VE DONE ONE. HURRY!
Maliyah says, “THIS IS FUN.”
Patricia continues, “YOU'RE DOING GOOD,
YOU'RE DOING GOOD. THERE YOU GO.
DINNER LATER! IT'S TOUGH, ISN'T IT?
Maliyah responds, “YEAH.”
Maliyah and Patricia cheer, “YAY! WE DID IT!”
Maliyah says, “ALL THE STRINGY
THINGS LOOKED LIKE A MUSTACHE.
Maliyah holds corn silk up to her lip. She giggles.
Patricia says, “NOW, LOOK AT THESE HUSKS.
SEE HOW THEY FEEL.”
Maliyah says, “THEY FEEL REALLY SOFT
AND MOIST.”
Patricia adds, “KIND OF DAMP. WHAT I DO IS
I TAKE THESE HUSKS, I LEAVE IT OUT IN THE SUN
FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS, IT DRIES, AND THEN
THEY'LL LOOK LIKE THIS. SO DIFFERENT.”
Maliyah says, “ALL HARD, LIKE PLASTIC.”
Patricia instructs, “TO MAKE A DOLL, WE HAVE TO SOAK
IT IN WARM WATER FOR A FEW MINUTES.”
Maliyah says, “SO YOU SOAK IT IN
THE WATER, LIKE THIS.”
Patricia continues, “SO, WE'RE GOING TO GET FIVE.
TIE IT AROUND SO THAT IT DOESN'T COME APART.
PULL IT ALL DOWN. JUST IMAGINE IT'S KIND OF
LIKE A BANANA PEEL.”
Maliyah says, “THE CORN HUSK DOLL WAS REALLY
FUN, BUT IT WAS A LITTLE BIT HARD.”
Patricia instructs, “BECAUSE THIS IS GOING
TO BE OUR FACE. TIE IT REALLY TIGHT.”
Maliyah adds, “YOU HAVE TO TIE THE HEAD.
IT LOOKS LIKE A HEAD.”
Patricia says, “NOW, WE MOVE ON TO THE
BRAIDED ARM. THE SCARF. NOW WE NEED A
PRETTY RIBBON, SO WE CAN MAKE A LITTLE BELT.
YES. NOW, PUT SOME GLUE ON THE TOP, IT'S
PERFECT. SO, HOW DO YOU LIKE THE DOLL?”
Animated hearts surround Maliyah. She covers
her cheeks with her hands.
Maliyah asks, “BUT, WHY DON'T WE ADD EYES AND
A MOUTH?”
Patricia answers, “THESE DOLLS ARE NOT
SUPPOSED TO HAVE FACES. BECAUSE IT CAME
WITH A STORY ABOUT A LITTLE GIRL WHO WAS TOO
IN LOVE WITH HER OWN FACE AND SHE THOUGHT
SHE WAS BETTER THAN OTHER PEOPLE. AND THIS
HELPS US TO REMEMBER TO BE HUMBLE, TO BE
FRIENDLY, TO BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHER PEOPLE.”
Maliyah says, “I'M GOING TO GIVE IT TO NIIMIN FOR
A GIFT.”
Patricia replies, “VERY NICE.”
Maliyah says, “I'M REALLY EXCITED TO SURPRISE
NIIMIN WITH THE DOLL.
I THINK SHE'LL REALLY LIKE IT.”
[Kids giggling]
Four kids form a conga line as the winking smiley face
emoji floats past them.
The four kids shout, “SURPRISE!”
Colourful words on a yellow backdrop read “Best Surprise”.
A girl wearing a denim shirt says, “FOR MY NINTH
BIRTHDAY, TAYLOR SWIFT TICKETS.
IT WAS AWESOME!”
A boy in the orange shirt says, “SO COOL.”
A girl in a purple shirt says, “THE BEST SURPRISE WAS
WHEN I GOT MY BABY SISTER, TAYA.”
The boy in the orange shirt says, “AMAZING!”
A curly-haired boy wearing shorts says, “THAT'S SO
COOL!”
The boy in the orange shirt says, “I'VE NEVER HAD
A SURPRISE PARTY. PARENTS, IF YOU'RE
LISTENING TO THIS, GET ME A SURPRISE PARTY!
[The three other kids laugh]
Emily plays drums at Party HQ.
Emily says, “WHILE MALIYAH IS DESIGNING
HER CORN HUSK DOLL, LET'S GET DOWN
TO EARTH WITH NIIMIN.”
A green and yellow graphic reads, “Prep”,
Emily says, “CALL NIIMIN'S PARTY PHONE.”
[Bouncy ringtone]
A blue and white sign in a dense green garden reads,
“Phin park”.
Niimin says, “HEY, EMILY.”
Emily replies, “HEY, NIIMIN. ARE YOU READY
TO VISIT YOUR ROOTS?”
Niimin answers, “I'M PRETTY SURE.”
Emily says, “GREAT! BECAUSE
MY GOOD FRIEND JACQUIE
WILL BE SHOWING YOU THROUGH
THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN,
AND HELPING YOU PLANT
SOMETHING SPECIAL THERE.”
Niimin replies, “I LOVE BUTTERFLIES!”
Emily says, “HAVE FUN WITH
YOUR NEW FLUTTERY FRIENDS!”
Emily says, “THANKS EMILY!”
Within Phin park, a blue canoe has been transformed
into a planter. A mural on a wall depicts sunflowers.
Niimin says, “TO GET READY FOR
FANCY SHAWL DANCE,
I LIKE TO SING,
AND I LIKE TO DRUM
AND I LIKE TO PLAY
AT THE PARK.”
Niimin sings as she plays a small drum. Jacquie
joins in.
Niimin says, “I LIKE SINGING AND DRUMMING
BECAUSE IT RAISES UP MY SPIRIT.
IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD,
REALLY GOOD.”
Jacquie says, “NIIMIN, THAT WAS REALLY, REALLY
VERY GOOD. I JUST LOVED IT.”
Niimin says thank you, “MIIGWECH.”
Jacquie replies, “MIIGWECH TO YOU, TOO.”
Niimin says, “I LIKE HER,
BECAUSE SHE'S NICE AND SWEET.”
Jacquie asks, “SO, WHAT DO YOU IMAGINE
WHEN YOU'RE DANCING?”
Niimin answers, “I'M A BUTTERFLY,
FLY FROM LEAF TO LEAF. IT'S REALLY FUN.”
Jacquie says, “IT'S WHAT WE WERE CREATED
FOR, RIGHT? TO HAVE FUN.”
Niimin says, “SHE KNOWS A LOT OF THINGS.”
[Upbeat music]
Niimin dances at the park. She goes down a slide
backward.
Niimin says, “IF I WAS A BUTTERFLY,
I WOULD BE A MONARCH BUTTERFLY
WASTING MY DAY EATING MILKWEED.
YUMMY!”
Jacquie says, “HEY NIIMIN, I HAVE SOMETHING
REALLY FUN FOR US TO DO NOW.”
Niimin exclaims, “YES!”
Jacquie says, “WE'RE GOING TO PLAY A GAME
CALLED, "PIN THE BUTTERFLY
ON THE FLOWER".”
Niimin says, “THAT'S SO EASY!”
Jacquie explains, “BUT YOU HAVE TO
WEAR A BLINDFOLD.
COME ON, COME HERE.
SPIN AROUND!”
Niimin says, “I THINK I SPUN
AROUND 20 TIMES.”
Jacquie instructs, “OVER THIS WAY, CLOSER!”
Niimin adds, “IT WAS “FUN.
MAYBE HERE?”
Jacquie says, “LOOK AT WHAT YOU DID.”
Niimin says, “I GOT THREE OUT OF FOUR
BUTTERFLIES PINNED TO A FLOWER.
I'VE GOT BUTTERFLIES
SUPER-SENSE.”
[Peaceful music]
Phin park sits on the corner of a quiet city street.
Jacquie says, “NIIMIN, LOOK AT THIS
BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY GARDEN.”
Niimin replies, “THEY HAVE THEIR
OWN BUTTERFLY PARK!”
Jacquie asks, “DO YOU THINK
WE COULD PUT OUR PLANT THERE?”
Niimin answers, “YES.”
Jacquie says, “OKAY! YOU CAN MAKE THE HOLE.
I THINK THIS IS A NICE WAY TO GIVE BACK TO
THE EARTH, RIGHT?”
Niimin replies, “YEAH.”
Niimin and Jacquie push soil over the roots of a small
Green shrub.
Jacquie says, “NIIMIN, WHAT DO YOU THINK?”
Niimin exclaims, “IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!”
Jacquie agrees, “YES, IT DOES.
SO, THIS IS A REALLY
GOOD WAY FOR YOU TO PREPARE
FOR YOUR DANCE TOMORROW.”
Niimin cheers, ‘YES!”
Jacquie says, “BEAUTIFUL. THEY'RE SO HAPPY
WE PUT THE NEW PLANT THERE.”
Niimin says, “IT WAS SO FUN. NATIONAL
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY IS WHEN WE
CELEBRATE OUR CULTURE. I THINK MALIYAH
WILL LOVE IT.”
Maliyah says, “I'M REALLY EXCITED ABOUT
TOMORROW'S PARTY.
Emily plays drums at Party HQ.
Emily says, “NIIMAN AND MALIYAH HAVE
DISCOVERED TRADITIONAL DANCES,
CRAFTS AND RITUALS, AND NOW IT'S TIME
TO SHARE IT ALL AT THE BIG EVENT.
THE CHALLENGE, SURPRISE AND PREP
WERE SO MUCH FUN! SO LET'S KEEP
THE GOOD TIMES ROLLING. WE'RE READY
TO CELEBRATE AT NATIONAL INDIGENOUS
PEOPLES DAY! LET'S GO!”
Emily leaves Party HQ. A yellow and green graphic
reads, “Pow Wow time”. Tents are raised at Na-Me-Res
Pow Wow.
Niimin says, “I'M EXCITED TO SHARE THIS DAY
WITH MALIYAH. I WANT TO SHOW HER
MY CULTURE ANDAROUND THE POW WOW.”
A dreamcatcher is on display.
Niimin adds, “SHE'LL HAVE LOTS OF FUN.
IT'S MY PARTY!”
People gather at the pow-wow on a sunny day. A woman
serves bannock at a stall. People wearing festive attire
dance.
A male announcer says, “BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE
FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS.”
[Singing and drumming]
People gather around a drum. Maliyah walks down a pathway.
Maliyah says, “HI NIIMIN!”
Niimin rushes to Maliyah.
Niimin replies, “ HI MALIYAH!”
Maliyah says, “THIS IS MY MOM.”
Maliyah’s mom says, “HI THERE.”
Niimin says, “HI”
Maliyah says, “I MADE YOU
THIS CORN DOLL.”
Niimin replies, “AWW, THANKS!
YOU'RE SO NICE.”
Maliyah says, “IT WAS REALLY FUN GIVING
THE CORN HUSK DOLL.
DO YOU LIKE IT?”
Niimin replies, “YES, I LOVE IT.
I LOVE THE CORN HUSK DOLL.
I'VE BEEN HOPING TO NAME MINE
WAASIKWE, IT MEANS SPARKLE WOMAN
IN OJIBWE. THANK YOU!”
Maliyah says, “YOU'RE WELCOME.”
Niimin asks, “YOU WANT TO GO LOOK
AROUND THE POW WOW?”
Maliyah replies, “SURE!”
Maliyah’s mom says, “SURE, GO AHEAD.”
[Fun, upbeat, music]
Niimin and Maliyah run down a pathway together. A
Man in traditional attire waves. Hats are sold on a rack.
Niimin says, “I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SHOW
MALIYAH ALL THE VENDORS.”
Maliyah says, “NIIMIN WAS REALLY NICE AND FUN,
HELPING ME AND TELLING ME STUFF.”
Maliyah and Niimin run around a field.
Niimin says, “I ENJOY MAKING LOTS OF FRIENDS
AT THE POW WOW.”
Two budgies are perched on a woman’s arm. Niimin
approaches her. Spectators watch as men and women
dance in traditional clothing.
Emily says, “I THINK I CAN HEAR THE DRUMMING.
COMING FROM THAT WAY. LET'S GO!”
[Singing and drumming]
The crowd grows as the sun shines down on the field.
A young woman wears a purple shawl and a colourful
headpiece. A man dances. The feathers in his headdress
flap up and down. Bright yellow feathers
hang from a dreamcatcher.
Niimin says, “GO!”
[Giggling]
Niimin and Maliyah slide discs into a large 'Connect
Four' game.
Emily says, “HI GUYS!”
Niimin replies, “HEY EMILY! ARE YOU GUYS
HAVING FUN?”
Niimin and Maliyah say in unison, “YES!”
Maliyah says, “THE BIGGEST SURPRISE
WAS SEEING EMILY COME. I WAS REALLY
EXCITED.
Emily says, “FOUR IN A ROW!”
Niimin says, “IT WAS COOL AND AWESOME.”
Maliyah adds, “SHE'S REALLY NICE.”
Emily, Niimin, and Maliyah walk to a vendor tent.
Maliyah says, “LOOK AT THESE!”
Emily and Niimin check out handmade dresses.
Maliyah says, “I LIKE THIS ONE.”
Emily says, “ALRIGHT!
A TASTY TREAT TO BEAT
THE HEAT, RIGHT?”
They eat popsicles.
Niimin says, “MMM, DELICIOUS!”
Maliyah and Niimin rush around an open patch of grass.
Maliyah approaches a vendor and picks up a baby doll
wearing pink.
Emily says, “WELL, GUYS, IT'S ALMOST TIME
FOR YOUR DANCE!
ARE YOU SMALL, MEDIUM
OR SUPER EXCITED?”
Niimin and Maliyah reply together, “SUPER
EXCITED!”
Emily says, “I LIKE THAT. WELL,
BETTER GET TO IT.
GOOD LUCK!”
Maliyah and Niimin say, “BYE!”
The sun shines brightly as the crowd continues to
grow on the field. Maliyah is approached by Niimin
and a man dressed in traditional attire.
Niimin’s dad says, “HEY MALIYAH, I'M NIIMIN'S DAD
AND WE BROUGHT YOUR SHAWL.”
Maliyah replies, “THANK YOU! THE COLOURS OF
THE SHAWL WERE RED,
SILVER AND
A LITTLE BIT OF WHITE.”
Niimin adds, “AND THE COLOURS OF MY SHAWL WERE
PINK AND PURPLE. PINKISH-PURPLE.”
Maliyah says, “MAGENTA.”
Niimin replies, “OH YEAH, MAGENTA.”
A female announcer says, “MIIGWECH, MIIGWECH,
MIIGWECH. HAVE A GREAT TIME HERE,
EVERYONE.”
[Singing and drumming]
People drum in a large white tent.
Maliyah says, “BEFORE WE WENT ON,
WE WATCHED SOME OTHER DANCES
AND THEY WERE REALLY GOOD.”
[Singing and dancing]
A group of women dances in time with the drumming
on the field.
Niimin says, “FIRST WOMEN DANCE,
I LIKED HOW THEY DANCED.
SLOWLY AND CALMLY.”
A group of women, take relaxed steps as they dance
in a circle.
Maliyah says, “THE REGALIAS WERE REALLY,
REALLY PRETTY.”
Niimin adds, “LIKE THEY HAD A WHOLE BUNCH
OF PRETTY DESIGNS ON IT.
THEY'RE BEAUTIFUL.”
Niimin and Maliyah sit on a patch of grass and smile.
Maliyah says, “THEY DANCED REALLY FAST
WITH THEIR FOOTWORK.
THEY SPIN AND SPIN.”
Niimin continues, “THE DANCE IS SO COOL LIKE
THEY CAN MAKE A SMALL BIRD, THEY CAN
MAKE SO MANY THINGS!”
The male announcer says, “HERE'S A CHICKEN
DANCER!”
The crowd watches the dancers.
Maliyah says, “BEFORE THE FANCY SHAWL
DANCE, I WAS A LITTLE BIT NERVOUS BUT
NIIMIN HELPED ME.”
The male announcer says, “ AND WHAT BETTER
PLACE TO GO TO A POW WOW THAN NA-ME-RES.
[Applause]
The male announcer continues, “ TAKE IT AWAY!”
Niimin says, “BUTTERFLY, BUTTERFLY.”
Niimin and Maliyah wave their shawls at their sides
as the dance with other kids.
Maliyah says, “I LIKE WHEN NIIMIN DOES
THE FOOTWORK, BECAUSE SHE'S REALLY
GOOD AT IT.
Niimin and Maliyah say together, “ CRISS-CROSS,
CRISS- CROSS. SIDE-TAP, SIDE-TAP.
SIDE-TAP, SMALL KICKS, SMALL KICKS.”
[Giggling]
Maliyah adds, “SQUASH, SQUASH.”
Niimin says, “MALIYAH WAS AWESOME!”
The children move wildly around a wide circle of
spectators.
The male announcer says, “A ROUND OF APPLAUSE
FOR OUR FANCY SHAWL DANCERS! OH, THAT
LOOKED NICE!”
Niimin gushes, “SHE WAS AWESOME.
AS BIG AS THE UNIVERSE.”
Niimin and Maliyah high five.
Emily says, "YOU GUYS WERE AMAZING AT YOUR
DANCE! I'VE GOT TO GIVE YOU A HIGH-FIVE.
HOW DID YOU FEEL OUT THERE?
Niimin answers, “REALLY GOOD!”
Emily asks, “MALIYAH, HOW DID YOU FEEL?”
Maliyah answers, “I FELT REALLY EXCITED.”
Emily says, “REALLY EXCITED?
DID YOU FEEL LIKE BUTTERFLIES?”
Maliyah and Niimin say together, “YEAH”
Emily asks, “NIIMIN, HOW IS MALIYAH
DOING AS YOUR GUEST?”
Niimin answers, “AWESOME!”
Emily continues, “AND MALIYAH, WHAT HAS BEEN
YOUR FAVORITE PART OF TODAY?”
Maliyah replies, “IT HAS TO BE GIVING NIIMIN
THE CORN HUSK DOLL.”
Emily says, “OOH, GOOD ONE. NOW, I THINK WE
SHOULD GET BACK TO THE POW WOW, WHAT
DO YOU GUYS SAY?”
Maliyah and Niimin answer together, “YEAH!”
Emily says, “LET'S DO IT, COME ON!”
Niimin says, “EMILY IS SUPER COOL.”
Emily, Maliyah, and Niimin try on hats.
Maliyah says, “IT'S A MINI DRUM!”
Emily says, “THOSE ARE SUPER CUTE.”
Emily, Maliyah, and Niimin play replica drums.
They run into a teepee, and poke their heads
out of the entrance.
Maliyah says, “HANGING OUT WITH EMILY
WAS REALLY FUN.”
Maliyah says, “YOU'RE A REALLY GOOD DANCER,
NIIMIN.”
Niimin responds, “THANKS MALIYAH, YOU TOO.”
Maliyah says, “NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
DAY WAS REALLY FUN.”
Emily, Maliyah, and Niimin pose for selfies.
Niimin says, “I'M A BUTTERFLY AND I'LL RUN AWAY
INTO THE WIND! THEN I RUN AWAY.”
[Giggling]
Emily says, “WOW, WHAT A WONDERFUL
CELEBRATION, FILLED WITH COLOURFUL
REGALIA AND MESMERISING DANCING.
WHAT MORE COULD A PARTY NEED?
JOINING IN ON CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
IS AN AMAZING WAY TO DISCOVER NEW
TRADITIONS AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS.
BEFORE I GO, I THINK I'M GOING TO CHECK
OUT MORE OF THE POW WOW. BYE!”
Maliyah and Niimin shout, “IT'S MY PARTY!”
[Theme music]
Credits roll. Executive Producer - Julie Bristow, Marlo Miazga. Executive Producer - Daniel Bourre. Series Producer - Chloe Gray. Producer - Jerome Skeete. Host - Emily Agard. Associate Producer - Chelsea Toner.
Produced in association with TVO Kids.
Bristow Global Media Inc.
[Kid’s laughter]
Credits read, “TVO KIDS and Bristow Global Media Inc.
Original.
EMILY AGARD holds balloons as she walks down an
alleyway.
Emily says: “EVERYONE LOVES A PARTY,
AND THIS BASH
COMES WITH A TWIST:
TWO KIDS WHO HAVE NEVER MET.
ONE IS A PARTY HOST,
THIS IS THEIR CELEBRATION”
A curly-haired girl blows a party favour.
Emily says, “THE OTHER WILL GET A BRAND-NEW
EXPERIENCE AS THEIR GUEST.”
A family cheers, “HOLA!”
Emily says, “SURPRISES AND CHALLENGES
AWAIT THEM BOTH.”
Kids jump in the air as balloons fall from a ceiling.
Emily says, “AND YOU'RE INVITED!”
Kids cheer, “IT'S MY PARTY!”
Emily plays drums in Party HQ
Emily says, “I'M EMILY AND
WELCOME TO PARTY HQ,
WHERE THE FUN ALWAYS
SHINES THROUGH.
TODAY, I'M MATCHING UP
TWO AWESOME KIDS
WHO HAVE NEVER MET
AND SENDING THEM OFF TO
ONE SUPER FUN CELEBRATION.
FIRST, LET'S MEET THE HOSTESS
WITH THE PARTY MOST-EST.
NIIMIN!
THREE THINGS ABOUT HER.
SHE ALWAYS POSES
FOR SILLY PHOTOS,
WANTS TO BE AN ACTOR,
AND HER NAME MEANS
"DANCE" IN OJIBWE.
SHE HAS ALL THE DETAILS. NIIMIN!
COME ON IN!”
Niimin says, “HEY EMILY!”
Emily replies, “HEY!
ALRIGHT, NIIMIN,
CAN I SEE YOUR SILLIEST FACE?”
Niimin says, “YES.”
Niimin gives an exaggerated smile as she
raises her eyebrows up and down.
Emily says, “THAT'S PRETTY SILLY!
GIVE US SOME HINTS TO
THE CELEBRATION THAT
WE'RE GOING TO.”
Niimin says, “THERE'S GOING TO BE
LOUD DRUMS, FANCY FOOTWORK,
AND AMAZING OUTFITS.”
Emily says, “WOW! THIS SOUNDS LIKE
A REALLY FUN TIME.
ARE YOU READY TO MEET
YOUR PLUS ONE?”
Niimin replies, “YES!”
Emily adds, “ARE YOU SURE?”
Niimin answers. “YES!”
Emily says, “LET'S GO!
WE'RE BOTH GOING TO
HAVE SO MUCH FUN!”
Emily says, “TELL US THREE THINGS
YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
IN YOUR GUEST.”
Niimin says, “TO BE PATIENT,
PLAYFUL, AND FLEXIBLE,
LIKE ME!”
Emily replies, “THOSE ARE
ALL GREAT QUALITIES.
PARTY HQ DATABASE,
SHOW NIIMIN HER PERFECT MATCH.”
Photographs of kids appear on a screen.
A dark-haired girl appears.
Emily says, “IT'S MALIYAH! SHE IS FANTASTIC.
THREE THINGS ABOUT MALIYAH.
SHE LOVES GOING
TO CARNIVAL EVERY YEAR.
SHE DOES GYMNASTICS,
AND SHE LIKES TELLING JOKES.
MALIYAH!
COME ON OUT!”
Maliyah says, “HI”
Emily responds, “HI!”
NIIMIN, MEET MALIYAH.”
Niimin says, “HI.”
Maliyah replies, “HI.”
Emily asks, “PARTY PIC?”
Emily, Maliyah, and Niimin pose for a picture.
Emily asks, “CAN YOU SHOW US
SOME TUMBLING?”
Maliyah answers, “SURE!”
Maliyah bends over backward and lands on
her feet. Emily gasps.
Niimin exclaims, “THAT WAS AMAZING!”
Emily asks, “YOU READY TO FIND OUT
WHATCELEBRATION YOU'RE HEADED TO?”
Maliyah answers, “YEAH!”
Emily says, “OKAY. NIIMIN, WHEN I SAY GO,
YOU'RE GOING TO RUN OVER THERE
AND PUSH THAT BUTTON
TO MAKE IT RAIN BALLOONS.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?”
Niimin responds, “YES.”
Emily counts. “THREE, TWO, ONE…
GO!”
Niimin rushes to a blue button and pushes it.
The button turns red.
[Gasping in amazement]
Blue, pink, and purple balloons
fall from the ceiling of Party HQ.
[Giggling]
Maliyah says, “IT WAS SO FUN BECAUSE ALL
THE BALLOONS WERE EVERYWHERE!”
Emily bats a purple balloon in the air.
Emily says, “OKAY, REMEMBER, YOU HAVE
TO FIND THE GOLD ONE!”
Maliyah responds, “I FOUND ONE!”
Emily asks, “IS THERE ANYTHING IN IT?”
Maliyah answers, “NO.”
Emily says, “YOU GOTTA KEEP LOOKING!”
Maliyah bats at a blue balloon.
Emily asks, “ANY LUCK YET?”
Maliyah answers, “I THINK I FOUND ONE!”
[Balloon pops]
Maliyah says, “I FOUND THE GOLDEN BALLOON.
I FOUND SOMETHING!”
Emily asks. “WHAT DOES IT SAY?”
Maliyah replies, “YOU ARE INVITED TO NATIONAL
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY!”
A graphic reads, “National Indigenous Peoples Day”
Emily asks, “NIIMIN, HOW DO YOU FEEL
ABOUT TAKING SOMEONE
TO YOUR CELEBRATION?”
Niimin beams, “IT MAKES ME REALLY HAPPY
TO TAKE SOMEBODY
WHO NEVER WENT TO A POW WOW
BEFORE IN THEIR LIFE.”
Emily says, “AWESOME.
BEFORE YOU GO,
YOU'RE GOING TO WANT
TO CHECK THIS OUT. COME ON!
PARTY HQ DATABASE,
MORE INFO ON NATIONAL
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY, PLEASE.”
A computer replies, “NATIONAL INDIGENOUS
PEOPLES DAY IS CELEBRATED EVERY YEAR
ACROSS CANADA, ON THE SUMMER
SOLSTICE, THE LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR.
IT CELEBRATES THE CULTURE AND
CONTRIBUTIONS OF THREE DISTINCT PEOPLES:
FIRST NATIONS, INUIT AND MÉTIS PEOPLES.
MANY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CELEBRATE
THIS DAY AS A HOLIDAY. THE DAY IS MARKED
BY A NUMBER OF CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS,
INCLUDING DANCING, AN ARTISAN MARKET,
SINGING, STORY-TELLING AND TRADITIONAL
FOOD SUCH AS BANNOCK AND MOOSE STEW.”
Emily says, “BEFORE YOU GO,
I HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU.
I HAVE LINED UP SOME
SERIOUS FUN FOR THESE TWO.
PARTY PHONES!”
Niimin says, ”THANK YOU!”
Emily says, “WELL, I'M GOING TO BE CALLING
YOU SO I DON'T MISS OUT
ON ANY OF THE ACTION.
YOU GUYS READY?”
Niimin and Maliyah answer together, “YES!”
Emily says, “YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS
THROUGH THAT DOOR. BYE, GUYS!”
Maliyah and Niimin say, “BYE!”
Emily says, “THE COUNTDOWN TO
THE PARTY BEGINS NOW.”
Maliyah says, “I LOVE PARTIES
BECAUSE IT'S FUN FOR
PEOPLE TO GET TOGETHER.”
Niimin says, “NATIONAL INDIGENOUS
PEOPLES DAY. YAY!”
[Children giggling]
Four kids dance together. The jump up and down,
And wave their arms in the air.
A pink graphic reads, “National Indigenous Peoples Day.”
A dark-haired girl says, “IT'S
A CELEBRATION.”
A boy in a blue shirt adds, “FOR THE…”
The dark-haired girl and the boy in a blue shirt
Say together, “FIRST NATIONS
AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE.”
A graphic reads, “Spell Indigenous”
A boy in an orange shirt spells. “- I, N, D, U --”
[Buzzer noise]
The boy in a blue shirt spells, “- I, N, D, E --”
[Buzzer noise]
A girl in a pink shirt spells, “... I, N, D, I, G,”
The boy in a blue shirt adds, “E…”
The dark-haired girl contributes, “N…”
The boy in a blue shirt spells, “O, U”
The dark-haired girl adds, “...S.”
[The kids cheer]
Emily plays drums at Party HQ.
Emily says, “HOST NIIMIN AND
PARTY GUEST MALIYAH
ARE HEADING TO NATIONAL
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
NIIMIN KNOWS ALL
ABOUT THE EVENT,
BUT IT'S MALIYAH'S FIRST TIME.
THE CELEBRATION STARTS TOMORROW
AND THERE'S STILL LOTS TO DO:
A CHALLENGE, SURPRISE, AND PREP
FOR THESE TWO NEW FRIENDS TO
COMPLETE BEFORE THE BIG DAY BEGINS.”
A green and yellow graphic reads “Challenge”.
Emily says, “CALL NIIMIN'S PARTY PHONE.”
The Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Is located on the ground floor of a busy downtown
street.
[Bouncy Ringtone]
Emily says, “HI, NIIMIN AND MALIYAH!
ARE YOU READY TO GET
THIS CELEBRATION STARTED?”
Niimin replies, “HI, EMILY!”
Maliyah adds, “WE'RE SO EXCITED.”
Emily replies, “ALRIGHT! WELL,
YOUR CHALLENGE WILL HAVE
YOU TWIRLING AND WHIRLING.”
Niimin says, “I THINK I KNOW
WHAT THAT MEANS.”
Maliyah asks, “ARE WE DANCING?”
Emily answers, “YOU'RE GOING TO LEARN
A FANCY SHAWL DANCE TO
PERFORM AT THE POW WOW!”
Niimin says, “WE GOT THIS!”
Emily says, “OKAY, I'LL CHECK IN
WITH YOU LATER.”
Niimin and Maliyah say together “BYE!”
A woman dances in a sparkling blue outfit.
Her moccasins are stitched with colourful threads.
She spreads her arms out wide as she twirls.
Maliyah looks impressed.
Maliyah says, “WOW.”
Deanne says, “AANIIN BOOZHOO,
MALIYAH!”
Maliyah says, “HI!”
Deanne says, “MY NAME IS DEANNE.
I'M NIIMIN'S MOM. AANIIN BOOZHOO
IS A WAY TO SAY "HELLO" IN OJIBWE.
Maliyah says, “I'M REALLY EXCITED TO LEARN
ABOUT NIIMIN'S CULTURE.”
Deanne says, “TODAY, WE'RE GOING TO BE
LEARNING FANCY SHAWL DANCING.”
Maliyah replies, “I'M SO EXCITED.”
Deanne says, “YAY!”
Maliyah asks, “WHAT'S A FANCY SHAWL DANCE?”
Deanne answers, “AN INDIGENOUS DANCE
THAT WE DO AT POW WOWS.”
Maliyah says, “I LOVE WHAT YOU'RE WEARING.”
Deanne says, “THANK YOU!”
THIS REGALIA WAS HANDMADE.”
Maliyah says, “I REALLY LIKE NIIMIN'S MOM'S
OUTFIT. IT WAS ALL THE COLOURS OF THE
RAINBOW.”
Niimin says, “I'VE BEEN DANCING FANCY SHAWLS
SINCE I WAS 10 MONTHS OLD. TEN! THAT'S
RIGHT.”
Deanne says, “I HAVE A GREAT IDEA.
HOW ABOUT, AT THE POW WOW,
YOU DO SOME FANCY SHAWL DANCING?”
Maliyah and Niimin cheer, “YEAH!”
Deanne instructs, “SO, OUR BASIC STEP IS
THE ONE-TWO ONE-TWO.
ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO,
ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO,
ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO. NICE!
NOW WE'RE GOING
TO DO A CHALLENGE.
TO DO OUR
ONE-TWO ONE-TWO STEP
AS FAST AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE.
WE'RE GOING TO GO SUPER-SPEED.”
Maliyah says, “READY, SET, GO!”
Deanne continues, “ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO!”
[Giggling]
Maliyah and Niimin do the dance steps as quickly
as they can.
Deanne says, “NICE!”
Niimin says, “MY MOM IS
AN AWESOME TEACHER.”
Deanne says, “ONE OF THE VERY FUN THINGS
ABOUT BEING A FANCY SHAWL DANCER
IS THAT WE GET TO CREATE
ALL THIS FANCY FOOTWORK.”
Maliyah says, “I'M REALLY EXCITED
TO LEARN A NEW DANCE.”
Deanne continues, “I CAN DO CRISS-CROSS.
SO LET'S TRY SOME CRISS-CROSS.”
Niimin says, “CRISS-CROSS, CRISS-CROSS.
Maliyah adds, “WE DID CRISS-CROSS,
CRISS-CROSS FOUR TIMES.”
Deanne instructs, “NOW LET'S ADD
THE JUMP. ONE-TWO.”
Maliyah says, “NIIMIN IS REALLY GOOD AT
DANCING BECAUSE SHE DOES
ALL THE MOVES RIGHT ON POINT.”
Deanne says, “NOW LET'S TRY A SPIN!
ONIZHISHIN! YAY! GOOD JOB, GIRLS.
WOO!”
Maliyah and Deanne high five.
Deanne says, “I HAVE A
SURPRISE FOR YOU.
OUR OWN SHAWLS
FOR YOU GUYS TO USE!”
Niimin says, “AMAZING! THANK YOU!”
Maliyah adds, “IT LOOKS REALLY PRETTY.”
Deanne says, “BEFORE YOU'RE ABOUT TO DANCE,
YOU HOLD YOUR SHAWL TOGETHER, LIKE THIS.
AND IT'S LIKE WE'RE IN A COCOON. AND WHEN
THE DRUM STARTS AND WE START TO DANCE,
WE TRANSFORM INTO BUTTERFLIES
WITH OUR WINGS.”
Niimin says, “WE FLAP OUR WINGS
LIKE A BUTTERFLY.”
Deanne instructs, “ONE-TWO, ONE-TWO.
NOW LET'S TRY A SPIN!
SPIN, SPIN, SPIN”
[Magical Music]
Niimin and Maliyah spin in the fancy shawls.
Deanne says, “GIRLS, YOU DID SO AMAZING!”
Maliyah says, “I'M EXCITED TO DANCE AT NIIMIN'S
CELEBRATION; I'M NOT NERVOUS.”
Deanne continues, “YAY!”
Niimin, says, “I FEEL READY TO DANCE
AT THE NA-ME-RES POW WOW.”
[Bouncy Ringtone]
Emily says, “DID YOU TWO DANCERS MOVE
YOUR FEET TO THE BEAT?”
Maliyah replies, “YEAH!”
Niimin adds, “IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!”
Emily says, “FANTASTIC! OKAY.
NEXT, MALIYAH, YOU'LL
BE CRAFTING UP A CUTE SURPRISE.”
Niimin and Maliyah giggle.
Emily continues, “AND NIIMIN, YOU'LL BE
GIVING BACK TO NATURE.”
Niimin says, “SOUNDS GREAT, EMILY!”
Maliyah adds, “SEE YOU SOON!”
[Surf rock music]
Four kids jump up and down as they dance. A
blonde-haired girl does a cartwheel. The four kids
form a conga line. A graphic reads, “Fancy Shawl
Dance”
A boy in a white dress shirt says, “I THINK IT'S LIKE
WHEN PEOPLE DANCE WITH THEIR SHOULDERS”
A boy with black hair adds, “I THINK IT'S WHEN YOU
DANCE AND YOU WAVE THE SHAWL AROUND.”
A blonde-haired boy guesses, “LIKE, DANCING WITH
SHAWL ON MAYBE YOUR SHOULDERS?”
[Kids cheer]
A green and pink graphic reads, “Dance like a butterfly”.
[Theme music]
The kids begin to wave their arms slowly at their sides.
[Fun Beat]
The boy with black hair holds a red and blue butterfly
cut out. The boy wearing the white dress shirt does
jumping jacks. A young girl in a blue dress waves her
arms over her head as she dances.”
Emily plays drums at Party HQ.
Emily says, “HOSTESS NIIMIN
AND HER SPECIAL GUEST
MALIYAH ARE GETTING PREPARED
FOR NATIONAL
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY.
BUT, BEFORE
THE CELEBRATION BEGINS,
THEY STILL HAVE
A FEW MORE FUN THINGS TO DO.
MALIYAH IS GETTING
ALL DOLLED UP
AND NIIMIN IS LEARNING
HOW TO BUTTERFLY.”
A green and yellow graphic reads “Surprise”.
Emily says, “CALL MALIYAH'S PARTY PHONE.”
Maliyah stands inside the Longhouse. A large dome
is displayed inside.
[Bouncy Ringtone]
Emily says, “HI, MALIYAH.”
Maliyah replies, “HI, EMILY!”
Emily continues, “ARE YOU READY TO GET
A LITTLE CORNY?
Maliyah says, “I THINK SO.”
Emily continues, “PERFECT. YOU'RE AT THE NATIVE
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
WITH MY FRIEND PATRICIA,
WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO LEARN
HOW TO MAKE A TRADITIONAL
CORN HUSK DOLL!”
Maliyah replies, “SOUNDS REALLY EXCITING!”
Emily exclaims, “NOW TO ARTS, CRAFTS AND BEYOND!”
Maliyah giggles. Inside the dome, a long wooden table
is surrounded by four red chairs. Bright hanging lights
Illuminate the circular walls.
Patricia says, “HI MALIYAH,
I'M PATRICIA.”
Maliyah replies, “HI!”
Patrica adds, “SO TODAY, WE'RE DOING A SPECIAL
CRAFT: WE'RE GOING TO BE MAKING CORN HUSK
DOLLS OUT OF CORN. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN
A DOLL THAT LOOKS LIKE THIS?”
Maliyah exclaims, “WOAH!
THAT'S SO PRETTY!”
Patricia says, “YES.
SO, MY PEOPLE... I'M ONEIDA,
THAT'S MY NATION.
AND WE ARE PART OF
THE HAUDENOSAUNEE PEOPLE.
CAN YOU SAY HAUDENOSAUNEE ?”
Maliyah says, “HOE-DEE-NO-SHOW-KNEE.”
Patricia continues, “YES, PERFECT.
WE WERE FARMERS,
AND CORN WAS ONE OF
OUR MOST IMPORTANT PLANTS.
SO WE MADE THESE DOLLS
FOR OUR CHILDREN.
NOW, TRY TAKING OFF A LEAF.
PEEL IT AND
JUST PULL IT OFF.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE
A LITTLE RACE, OKAY?”
Maliyah replies, “OKAY.”
Maliyah counts, “THREE, TWO, ONE. GO!”
PEEL THE CORN HUSK
LIKE THIS: SHH, SHH, SHH.”
Patricia says, “THIS LOOKS REALLY GOOD.
OKAY, I'VE DONE ONE. HURRY!
Maliyah says, “THIS IS FUN.”
Patricia continues, “YOU'RE DOING GOOD,
YOU'RE DOING GOOD. THERE YOU GO.
DINNER LATER! IT'S TOUGH, ISN'T IT?
Maliyah responds, “YEAH.”
Maliyah and Patricia cheer, “YAY! WE DID IT!”
Maliyah says, “ALL THE STRINGY
THINGS LOOKED LIKE A MUSTACHE.
Maliyah holds corn silk up to her lip. She giggles.
Patricia says, “NOW, LOOK AT THESE HUSKS.
SEE HOW THEY FEEL.”
Maliyah says, “THEY FEEL REALLY SOFT
AND MOIST.”
Patricia adds, “KIND OF DAMP. WHAT I DO IS
I TAKE THESE HUSKS, I LEAVE IT OUT IN THE SUN
FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS, IT DRIES, AND THEN
THEY'LL LOOK LIKE THIS. SO DIFFERENT.”
Maliyah says, “ALL HARD, LIKE PLASTIC.”
Patricia instructs, “TO MAKE A DOLL, WE HAVE TO SOAK
IT IN WARM WATER FOR A FEW MINUTES.”
Maliyah says, “SO YOU SOAK IT IN
THE WATER, LIKE THIS.”
Patricia continues, “SO, WE'RE GOING TO GET FIVE.
TIE IT AROUND SO THAT IT DOESN'T COME APART.
PULL IT ALL DOWN. JUST IMAGINE IT'S KIND OF
LIKE A BANANA PEEL.”
Maliyah says, “THE CORN HUSK DOLL WAS REALLY
FUN, BUT IT WAS A LITTLE BIT HARD.”
Patricia instructs, “BECAUSE THIS IS GOING
TO BE OUR FACE. TIE IT REALLY TIGHT.”
Maliyah adds, “YOU HAVE TO TIE THE HEAD.
IT LOOKS LIKE A HEAD.”
Patricia says, “NOW, WE MOVE ON TO THE
BRAIDED ARM. THE SCARF. NOW WE NEED A
PRETTY RIBBON, SO WE CAN MAKE A LITTLE BELT.
YES. NOW, PUT SOME GLUE ON THE TOP, IT'S
PERFECT. SO, HOW DO YOU LIKE THE DOLL?”
Animated hearts surround Maliyah. She covers
her cheeks with her hands.
Maliyah asks, “BUT, WHY DON'T WE ADD EYES AND
A MOUTH?”
Patricia answers, “THESE DOLLS ARE NOT
SUPPOSED TO HAVE FACES. BECAUSE IT CAME
WITH A STORY ABOUT A LITTLE GIRL WHO WAS TOO
IN LOVE WITH HER OWN FACE AND SHE THOUGHT
SHE WAS BETTER THAN OTHER PEOPLE. AND THIS
HELPS US TO REMEMBER TO BE HUMBLE, TO BE
FRIENDLY, TO BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHER PEOPLE.”
Maliyah says, “I'M GOING TO GIVE IT TO NIIMIN FOR
A GIFT.”
Patricia replies, “VERY NICE.”
Maliyah says, “I'M REALLY EXCITED TO SURPRISE
NIIMIN WITH THE DOLL.
I THINK SHE'LL REALLY LIKE IT.”
[Kids giggling]
Four kids form a conga line as the winking smiley face
emoji floats past them.
The four kids shout, “SURPRISE!”
Colourful words on a yellow backdrop read “Best Surprise”.
A girl wearing a denim shirt says, “FOR MY NINTH
BIRTHDAY, TAYLOR SWIFT TICKETS.
IT WAS AWESOME!”
A boy in the orange shirt says, “SO COOL.”
A girl in a purple shirt says, “THE BEST SURPRISE WAS
WHEN I GOT MY BABY SISTER, TAYA.”
The boy in the orange shirt says, “AMAZING!”
A curly-haired boy wearing shorts says, “THAT'S SO
COOL!”
The boy in the orange shirt says, “I'VE NEVER HAD
A SURPRISE PARTY. PARENTS, IF YOU'RE
LISTENING TO THIS, GET ME A SURPRISE PARTY!
[The three other kids laugh]
Emily plays drums at Party HQ.
Emily says, “WHILE MALIYAH IS DESIGNING
HER CORN HUSK DOLL, LET'S GET DOWN
TO EARTH WITH NIIMIN.”
A green and yellow graphic reads, “Prep”,
Emily says, “CALL NIIMIN'S PARTY PHONE.”
[Bouncy ringtone]
A blue and white sign in a dense green garden reads,
“Phin park”.
Niimin says, “HEY, EMILY.”
Emily replies, “HEY, NIIMIN. ARE YOU READY
TO VISIT YOUR ROOTS?”
Niimin answers, “I'M PRETTY SURE.”
Emily says, “GREAT! BECAUSE
MY GOOD FRIEND JACQUIE
WILL BE SHOWING YOU THROUGH
THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN,
AND HELPING YOU PLANT
SOMETHING SPECIAL THERE.”
Niimin replies, “I LOVE BUTTERFLIES!”
Emily says, “HAVE FUN WITH
YOUR NEW FLUTTERY FRIENDS!”
Emily says, “THANKS EMILY!”
Within Phin park, a blue canoe has been transformed
into a planter. A mural on a wall depicts sunflowers.
Niimin says, “TO GET READY FOR
FANCY SHAWL DANCE,
I LIKE TO SING,
AND I LIKE TO DRUM
AND I LIKE TO PLAY
AT THE PARK.”
Niimin sings as she plays a small drum. Jacquie
joins in.
Niimin says, “I LIKE SINGING AND DRUMMING
BECAUSE IT RAISES UP MY SPIRIT.
IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD,
REALLY GOOD.”
Jacquie says, “NIIMIN, THAT WAS REALLY, REALLY
VERY GOOD. I JUST LOVED IT.”
Niimin says thank you, “MIIGWECH.”
Jacquie replies, “MIIGWECH TO YOU, TOO.”
Niimin says, “I LIKE HER,
BECAUSE SHE'S NICE AND SWEET.”
Jacquie asks, “SO, WHAT DO YOU IMAGINE
WHEN YOU'RE DANCING?”
Niimin answers, “I'M A BUTTERFLY,
FLY FROM LEAF TO LEAF. IT'S REALLY FUN.”
Jacquie says, “IT'S WHAT WE WERE CREATED
FOR, RIGHT? TO HAVE FUN.”
Niimin says, “SHE KNOWS A LOT OF THINGS.”
[Upbeat music]
Niimin dances at the park. She goes down a slide
backward.
Niimin says, “IF I WAS A BUTTERFLY,
I WOULD BE A MONARCH BUTTERFLY
WASTING MY DAY EATING MILKWEED.
YUMMY!”
Jacquie says, “HEY NIIMIN, I HAVE SOMETHING
REALLY FUN FOR US TO DO NOW.”
Niimin exclaims, “YES!”
Jacquie says, “WE'RE GOING TO PLAY A GAME
CALLED, "PIN THE BUTTERFLY
ON THE FLOWER".”
Niimin says, “THAT'S SO EASY!”
Jacquie explains, “BUT YOU HAVE TO
WEAR A BLINDFOLD.
COME ON, COME HERE.
SPIN AROUND!”
Niimin says, “I THINK I SPUN
AROUND 20 TIMES.”
Jacquie instructs, “OVER THIS WAY, CLOSER!”
Niimin adds, “IT WAS “FUN.
MAYBE HERE?”
Jacquie says, “LOOK AT WHAT YOU DID.”
Niimin says, “I GOT THREE OUT OF FOUR
BUTTERFLIES PINNED TO A FLOWER.
I'VE GOT BUTTERFLIES
SUPER-SENSE.”
[Peaceful music]
Phin park sits on the corner of a quiet city street.
Jacquie says, “NIIMIN, LOOK AT THIS
BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY GARDEN.”
Niimin replies, “THEY HAVE THEIR
OWN BUTTERFLY PARK!”
Jacquie asks, “DO YOU THINK
WE COULD PUT OUR PLANT THERE?”
Niimin answers, “YES.”
Jacquie says, “OKAY! YOU CAN MAKE THE HOLE.
I THINK THIS IS A NICE WAY TO GIVE BACK TO
THE EARTH, RIGHT?”
Niimin replies, “YEAH.”
Niimin and Jacquie push soil over the roots of a small
Green shrub.
Jacquie says, “NIIMIN, WHAT DO YOU THINK?”
Niimin exclaims, “IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!”
Jacquie agrees, “YES, IT DOES.
SO, THIS IS A REALLY
GOOD WAY FOR YOU TO PREPARE
FOR YOUR DANCE TOMORROW.”
Niimin cheers, ‘YES!”
Jacquie says, “BEAUTIFUL. THEY'RE SO HAPPY
WE PUT THE NEW PLANT THERE.”
Niimin says, “IT WAS SO FUN. NATIONAL
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY IS WHEN WE
CELEBRATE OUR CULTURE. I THINK MALIYAH
WILL LOVE IT.”
Maliyah says, “I'M REALLY EXCITED ABOUT
TOMORROW'S PARTY.
Emily plays drums at Party HQ.
Emily says, “NIIMAN AND MALIYAH HAVE
DISCOVERED TRADITIONAL DANCES,
CRAFTS AND RITUALS, AND NOW IT'S TIME
TO SHARE IT ALL AT THE BIG EVENT.
THE CHALLENGE, SURPRISE AND PREP
WERE SO MUCH FUN! SO LET'S KEEP
THE GOOD TIMES ROLLING. WE'RE READY
TO CELEBRATE AT NATIONAL INDIGENOUS
PEOPLES DAY! LET'S GO!”
Emily leaves Party HQ. A yellow and green graphic
reads, “Pow Wow time”. Tents are raised at Na-Me-Res
Pow Wow.
Niimin says, “I'M EXCITED TO SHARE THIS DAY
WITH MALIYAH. I WANT TO SHOW HER
MY CULTURE ANDAROUND THE POW WOW.”
A dreamcatcher is on display.
Niimin adds, “SHE'LL HAVE LOTS OF FUN.
IT'S MY PARTY!”
People gather at the pow-wow on a sunny day. A woman
serves bannock at a stall. People wearing festive attire
dance.
A male announcer says, “BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE
FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS.”
[Singing and drumming]
People gather around a drum. Maliyah walks down a pathway.
Maliyah says, “HI NIIMIN!”
Niimin rushes to Maliyah.
Niimin replies, “ HI MALIYAH!”
Maliyah says, “THIS IS MY MOM.”
Maliyah’s mom says, “HI THERE.”
Niimin says, “HI”
Maliyah says, “I MADE YOU
THIS CORN DOLL.”
Niimin replies, “AWW, THANKS!
YOU'RE SO NICE.”
Maliyah says, “IT WAS REALLY FUN GIVING
THE CORN HUSK DOLL.
DO YOU LIKE IT?”
Niimin replies, “YES, I LOVE IT.
I LOVE THE CORN HUSK DOLL.
I'VE BEEN HOPING TO NAME MINE
WAASIKWE, IT MEANS SPARKLE WOMAN
IN OJIBWE. THANK YOU!”
Maliyah says, “YOU'RE WELCOME.”
Niimin asks, “YOU WANT TO GO LOOK
AROUND THE POW WOW?”
Maliyah replies, “SURE!”
Maliyah’s mom says, “SURE, GO AHEAD.”
[Fun, upbeat, music]
Niimin and Maliyah run down a pathway together. A
Man in traditional attire waves. Hats are sold on a rack.
Niimin says, “I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SHOW
MALIYAH ALL THE VENDORS.”
Maliyah says, “NIIMIN WAS REALLY NICE AND FUN,
HELPING ME AND TELLING ME STUFF.”
Maliyah and Niimin run around a field.
Niimin says, “I ENJOY MAKING LOTS OF FRIENDS
AT THE POW WOW.”
Two budgies are perched on a woman’s arm. Niimin
approaches her. Spectators watch as men and women
dance in traditional clothing.
Emily says, “I THINK I CAN HEAR THE DRUMMING.
COMING FROM THAT WAY. LET'S GO!”
[Singing and drumming]
The crowd grows as the sun shines down on the field.
A young woman wears a purple shawl and a colourful
headpiece. A man dances. The feathers in his headdress
flap up and down. Bright yellow feathers
hang from a dreamcatcher.
Niimin says, “GO!”
[Giggling]
Niimin and Maliyah slide discs into a large 'Connect
Four' game.
Emily says, “HI GUYS!”
Niimin replies, “HEY EMILY! ARE YOU GUYS
HAVING FUN?”
Niimin and Maliyah say in unison, “YES!”
Maliyah says, “THE BIGGEST SURPRISE
WAS SEEING EMILY COME. I WAS REALLY
EXCITED.
Emily says, “FOUR IN A ROW!”
Niimin says, “IT WAS COOL AND AWESOME.”
Maliyah adds, “SHE'S REALLY NICE.”
Emily, Niimin, and Maliyah walk to a vendor tent.
Maliyah says, “LOOK AT THESE!”
Emily and Niimin check out handmade dresses.
Maliyah says, “I LIKE THIS ONE.”
Emily says, “ALRIGHT!
A TASTY TREAT TO BEAT
THE HEAT, RIGHT?”
They eat popsicles.
Niimin says, “MMM, DELICIOUS!”
Maliyah and Niimin rush around an open patch of grass.
Maliyah approaches a vendor and picks up a baby doll
wearing pink.
Emily says, “WELL, GUYS, IT'S ALMOST TIME
FOR YOUR DANCE!
ARE YOU SMALL, MEDIUM
OR SUPER EXCITED?”
Niimin and Maliyah reply together, “SUPER
EXCITED!”
Emily says, “I LIKE THAT. WELL,
BETTER GET TO IT.
GOOD LUCK!”
Maliyah and Niimin say, “BYE!”
The sun shines brightly as the crowd continues to
grow on the field. Maliyah is approached by Niimin
and a man dressed in traditional attire.
Niimin’s dad says, “HEY MALIYAH, I'M NIIMIN'S DAD
AND WE BROUGHT YOUR SHAWL.”
Maliyah replies, “THANK YOU! THE COLOURS OF
THE SHAWL WERE RED,
SILVER AND
A LITTLE BIT OF WHITE.”
Niimin adds, “AND THE COLOURS OF MY SHAWL WERE
PINK AND PURPLE. PINKISH-PURPLE.”
Maliyah says, “MAGENTA.”
Niimin replies, “OH YEAH, MAGENTA.”
A female announcer says, “MIIGWECH, MIIGWECH,
MIIGWECH. HAVE A GREAT TIME HERE,
EVERYONE.”
[Singing and drumming]
People drum in a large white tent.
Maliyah says, “BEFORE WE WENT ON,
WE WATCHED SOME OTHER DANCES
AND THEY WERE REALLY GOOD.”
[Singing and dancing]
A group of women dances in time with the drumming
on the field.
Niimin says, “FIRST WOMEN DANCE,
I LIKED HOW THEY DANCED.
SLOWLY AND CALMLY.”
A group of women, take relaxed steps as they dance
in a circle.
Maliyah says, “THE REGALIAS WERE REALLY,
REALLY PRETTY.”
Niimin adds, “LIKE THEY HAD A WHOLE BUNCH
OF PRETTY DESIGNS ON IT.
THEY'RE BEAUTIFUL.”
Niimin and Maliyah sit on a patch of grass and smile.
Maliyah says, “THEY DANCED REALLY FAST
WITH THEIR FOOTWORK.
THEY SPIN AND SPIN.”
Niimin continues, “THE DANCE IS SO COOL LIKE
THEY CAN MAKE A SMALL BIRD, THEY CAN
MAKE SO MANY THINGS!”
The male announcer says, “HERE'S A CHICKEN
DANCER!”
The crowd watches the dancers.
Maliyah says, “BEFORE THE FANCY SHAWL
DANCE, I WAS A LITTLE BIT NERVOUS BUT
NIIMIN HELPED ME.”
The male announcer says, “ AND WHAT BETTER
PLACE TO GO TO A POW WOW THAN NA-ME-RES.
[Applause]
The male announcer continues, “ TAKE IT AWAY!”
Niimin says, “BUTTERFLY, BUTTERFLY.”
Niimin and Maliyah wave their shawls at their sides
as the dance with other kids.
Maliyah says, “I LIKE WHEN NIIMIN DOES
THE FOOTWORK, BECAUSE SHE'S REALLY
GOOD AT IT.
Niimin and Maliyah say together, “ CRISS-CROSS,
CRISS- CROSS. SIDE-TAP, SIDE-TAP.
SIDE-TAP, SMALL KICKS, SMALL KICKS.”
[Giggling]
Maliyah adds, “SQUASH, SQUASH.”
Niimin says, “MALIYAH WAS AWESOME!”
The children move wildly around a wide circle of
spectators.
The male announcer says, “A ROUND OF APPLAUSE
FOR OUR FANCY SHAWL DANCERS! OH, THAT
LOOKED NICE!”
Niimin gushes, “SHE WAS AWESOME.
AS BIG AS THE UNIVERSE.”
Niimin and Maliyah high five.
Emily says, "YOU GUYS WERE AMAZING AT YOUR
DANCE! I'VE GOT TO GIVE YOU A HIGH-FIVE.
HOW DID YOU FEEL OUT THERE?
Niimin answers, “REALLY GOOD!”
Emily asks, “MALIYAH, HOW DID YOU FEEL?”
Maliyah answers, “I FELT REALLY EXCITED.”
Emily says, “REALLY EXCITED?
DID YOU FEEL LIKE BUTTERFLIES?”
Maliyah and Niimin say together, “YEAH”
Emily asks, “NIIMIN, HOW IS MALIYAH
DOING AS YOUR GUEST?”
Niimin answers, “AWESOME!”
Emily continues, “AND MALIYAH, WHAT HAS BEEN
YOUR FAVORITE PART OF TODAY?”
Maliyah replies, “IT HAS TO BE GIVING NIIMIN
THE CORN HUSK DOLL.”
Emily says, “OOH, GOOD ONE. NOW, I THINK WE
SHOULD GET BACK TO THE POW WOW, WHAT
DO YOU GUYS SAY?”
Maliyah and Niimin answer together, “YEAH!”
Emily says, “LET'S DO IT, COME ON!”
Niimin says, “EMILY IS SUPER COOL.”
Emily, Maliyah, and Niimin try on hats.
Maliyah says, “IT'S A MINI DRUM!”
Emily says, “THOSE ARE SUPER CUTE.”
Emily, Maliyah, and Niimin play replica drums.
They run into a teepee, and poke their heads
out of the entrance.
Maliyah says, “HANGING OUT WITH EMILY
WAS REALLY FUN.”
Maliyah says, “YOU'RE A REALLY GOOD DANCER,
NIIMIN.”
Niimin responds, “THANKS MALIYAH, YOU TOO.”
Maliyah says, “NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
DAY WAS REALLY FUN.”
Emily, Maliyah, and Niimin pose for selfies.
Niimin says, “I'M A BUTTERFLY AND I'LL RUN AWAY
INTO THE WIND! THEN I RUN AWAY.”
[Giggling]
Emily says, “WOW, WHAT A WONDERFUL
CELEBRATION, FILLED WITH COLOURFUL
REGALIA AND MESMERISING DANCING.
WHAT MORE COULD A PARTY NEED?
JOINING IN ON CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
IS AN AMAZING WAY TO DISCOVER NEW
TRADITIONS AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS.
BEFORE I GO, I THINK I'M GOING TO CHECK
OUT MORE OF THE POW WOW. BYE!”
Maliyah and Niimin shout, “IT'S MY PARTY!”
[Theme music]
Credits roll. Executive Producer - Julie Bristow, Marlo Miazga. Executive Producer - Daniel Bourre. Series Producer - Chloe Gray. Producer - Jerome Skeete. Host - Emily Agard. Associate Producer - Chelsea Toner.
Produced in association with TVO Kids.
Bristow Global Media Inc.
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