We celebrate by listening and learning to Indigenous and native voices from across the continent. You can learn more about the diverse experiences of Native Americans and Alaska Natives with this collection of documentaries. Tune in or stream additional content throughout the month.
Broadcast Programming Schedule
Monday, November 4
8pm – Antiques Roadshow: Celebrating Native American Heritage (premiere)
*Re-airs Tuesday, November 5 at 2pm; Wednesday, November 6 at 5pm; Saturday, November 9 at 7pm
Wednesday, November 6
3pm – Native America: Women Rule (Part 3)
4pm – Native America: Language is Life (Part 4)
Sunday, November 17
3pm – Awakening in Taos: The Mabel Dodge Luhan Story
4pm – The Electric Indian
5pm – Playing Like a Girl: The House That Rob Built
Thursday, November 21
9pm – Independent Lens| Home From School: The Children of Carlisle
10pm – Battle Over Bears Ears (PBS Plus)
Tuesday, November 26
9pm – Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers (premiere)
*Re-airs Wednesday, November 27 at 3pm
FM Programming
Monday, November 4
8pm – American Classical Voices: Charles Shadle
In this episode, Diné pianist and musicologist Renata Yazzie chats with Choctaw composer Charles Shadle, and shares the world premiere of his symphony #4. Immerse yourself in the sounds of North American Indigenous composers and performers with American Classical Voices.
Tuesday, November 5
8pm – American Classical Voices: Connor Chee
In this episode, Diné pianist and musicologist Renata Yazzie chats with fellow Diné pianist and composer Connor Chee, and shares piano works from three of his albums: “The Navajo Piano,” “Emergence,” and “Scenes from Dinétah.”
Wednesday, November 6
8pm – American Classical Voices Louis Ballard
In this episode, Diné pianist and musicologist Renata Yazzie features the late Quapaw-Cherokee composer Louis Ballard. Hear some of his major works, including “The Indiana Piano Concerto,” co-composed with Mohican composer Brent Michael Davids, and his “Four American Indian Piano Preludes.”
Tuesday, November 12
8pm – Native American Indian Heritage Month: Wind and Rhythm
On this episode of Wind & Rhythm, we celebrate National Native American Heritage month with music written by Native American composers. We hear from Barbara Croall, Robert Tree Cody, R. Carlos Nakai, and more. Join us here, at the gathering place for people who love band music.
Thursday, November 14
8pm – Native American Indian Heritage Month: Wind and Rhythm