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Wapos Bay Series - Cree Version (Ages 9-11)

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This charming and humorous series looks at contemporary life in a Cree community. Set in a fictitious community in northern Saskatchewan, the animation stories follow the exploits of young Raven, Talon and their cousin T-Bear as they face challenges and learn valuable life lessons about tradition, cooperation, self-esteem, and ethics. Pour visionnez cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include There No “I” in Hockey Journey Through Fear They Dance at Night Something to Remember A Time to Learn The Elements All’s Fair As the Bannock Browns Guardians All Access As Long as the River Flows Tricks …

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Wapos Bay Series - Cree Version (Ages 9-11)

This charming and humorous series looks at contemporary life in a Cree community. Set in a fictitious community in northern Saskatchewan, the animation stories follow the exploits of young Raven, Talon and their cousin T-Bear as they face challenges and learn valuable life lessons about tradition, cooperation, self-esteem, and ethics.

Pour visionnez cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.

Films in This Playlist Include
There No “I” in Hockey
Journey Through Fear
They Dance at Night
Something to Remember
A Time to Learn
The Elements
All’s Fair
As the Bannock Browns
Guardians
All Access
As Long as the River Flows
Tricks n’ Treats
The Hunt
A Mother’s Earth
Going for the Gold
Raven Power
Lights, Camera, Action!
Raiders of the Lost Art
The Hardest Lesson
Dance, Monkey, Dance
Patients
A Time for Pride
Breakin’ Too
It Came from Out There
Time Management
Ways of the Quiet
The World According to Devon
Catch the Spirit
Partic-inaction
The Wapos Falcon
Too Deadly
The Treasures of the Sierra Metis
Long Goodbyes

Playlist

  • Wapos Bay: There's No "I" in Hockey (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: There's No "I" in Hockey (Cree Version)
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    2005 24 min

    In this first episode from the Wapos Bay series, Talon and his cousin T-Bear play on the same hockey team, but their relationship becomes strained when they both try to win the attention of Melanie, a girl on an opposing team. Meanwhile, Raven is having a little too much fun and not helping her grandmother prepare the Kohkum/Granddaughter bannock competition at the Festival. Frustrated by waiting for her granddaughter to help out, Kohkum quits preparing for the contest. The 3 children acquire some valuable lessons with the help of Kohkum and Mushom, Raven's grandfather. T-Bear learns how to be a team player, and Raven is determined to compete in the contest.

    Wapos Bay is a Gemini Award-winning stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: Journey Through Fear (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: Journey Through Fear (Cree Version)
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    2006 24 min

    In episode 2 from the Wapos Bay series, Aboriginal Day festivities are getting underway, but there's even more cause for excitement in Wapos Bay. T-Bear unexpectedly spends the night in the fire tower after he climbs up and is too afraid to come down. Jacob goes up to get his son and realizes he's scared too. In an amusing twist, the story is reported as a political protest on TV. Meanwhile, Raven doesn't want to go fishing with her mother, Sarah, because she's frightened of the river. Sarah helps her daughter feel at ease in open water, one step at a time. Through their respective experiences, both Raven and T-Bear discover how important honesty, patience and courage are, especially when you're scared.

    Wapos Bay is a Gemini Award-winning stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: They Dance at Night (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: They Dance at Night (Cree Version)
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    2006 24 min

    In episode 3 from the Wapos Bay series, Talon, Raven and T-Bear learn what can happen when they forget to respect tradition. Raven can't resist whistling at the glimmering northern lights even though she's been warned not to. And T-Bear breaks with an age-old ritual by neglecting to offer tobacco ties before picking sweet grass for the elders. All 3 children discover that their careless behaviour may be the source of the community's recent small misfortunes. With help from grandfather Mushom and a wise elder, they take part in a traditional ceremony that puts things right.

    Wapos Bay is a Gemini Award-winning stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: Something to Remember (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: Something to Remember (Cree Version)
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    2006 24 min

    In episode 4 from the Wapos Bay series, the pressure is on as T-Bear is handed the task of commemorating Wapos Bay's military veterans, and Raven is struggling to express her thanks to a departing teacher. To prepare for a Remembrance Day tribute that will be broadcast to everyone in Wapos Bay, T-Bear visits the community elders. He is amazed to learn that his Mushom (grandfather) is also a veteran of the war. Meanwhile, Raven tries to convince her favourite teacher to stay in Wapos Bay by doing special things for her. But Ms. Chalmers doesn't initially comprehend her gestures of gratitude. In this episode, Raven learns the true meaning of the word "appreciate" and T-Bear learns why it's important to remember the past.

    Wapos Bay is a Gemini Award-winning stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: A Time to Learn (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: A Time to Learn (Cree Version)
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    2006 24 min

    In episode 5 from the Wapos Bay series, missing sled dogs and a pile of homework are just a few of the things Talon has to deal with before setting out for the trapline with his father, Alphonse. Talon can't wait to go away for a week but the exciting trip means lots of extra responsibility. He has to complete the schoolwork he'll miss before leaving. While Talon struggles with a creative writing assignment, T-Bear and his grandfather Mushom have trouble with the dog team. T-Bear incorrectly ties the dogs up and they escape. In this episode, intense preparations and avoidable mishaps teach the children the importance of listening to elders and taking care with everything you do.

    Wapos Bay is a Gemini Award-winning stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: The Elements (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: The Elements (Cree Version)
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    2006 24 min

    In episode 6 from the Wapos Bay series, the survival skills of Talon, T-Bear, Raven and Mushom are tested by an unexpected storm. The children are helping grandfather Mushom set up a cultural camp so young people can learn traditional ways. Bad weather hits and the radio, generator and ATV break down. Mushom leaves the camp for help but has an accident along the way. Left alone, the children have several mishaps - including accidentally blowing up their ATV - and abandon camp. The family makes it home safely, but their journey to Elders Island teaches the children that taking shortcuts at any age is best avoided. T-Bear learns that his knowledge of electronics can come in handy in any situation.

    Wapos Bay is a Gemini Award-winning stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: All's Fair - Cree Version
    Wapos Bay: All's Fair - Cree Version
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    2007 24 min

    In episode 7 from the Wapos Bay series, tryouts for the Aboriginal Winter Games hockey team are taking place when a new student, an Inuit boy named Elue Wetaluk, comes to Wapos Bay. T-Bear feels threatened by the newcomer's athletic ability and becomes very competitive. Meanwhile, Talon befriends Elue's visiting cousin, Jordin Tootoo, and invites him to the trap line by dog sled. A snowstorm delays their return, and T-Bear and Elue must put aside their differences to rescue Jordin and Talon.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: As the Bannock Browns - Cree Version
    Wapos Bay: As the Bannock Browns - Cree Version
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    2007 24 min

    In episode 8 from the Wapos Bay series, the Carnival comes to Wapos Bay, and T-Bear is smitten by the Carnival owner's daughter, Evelyn, and will do anything to help out at the Carnival. T-Bear's dad, Jacob, tries everything to keep his son away from the "carnies," as he calls them because of his own earlier experiences. Raven is bedridden with chicken pox and develops an overactive imagination by watching too many soap operas on TV.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: Guardians
    Wapos Bay: Guardians
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    Dennis Jackson 2007 23 min

    In this episode from the Wapos Bay series, T-Bear, Talon, Jacob and Mushom think they have videotaped a Bigfoot around Wapos Bay. Jacob and T-Bear try to sell the footage for 6 million dollars to Steve from Austin, Texas (Lee Majors), who works for the O.S.I. (Observation of Sasquatch Institute). Raven learns about sharing with her mother, Sarah, and grandmother, Kohkum, while picking berries for the elders of the community.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: All Access - Cree Version
    Wapos Bay: All Access - Cree Version
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    2007 24 min

    In episode 10 from the Wapos Bay series, a distant cousin, Betty, visits Wapos Bay. Betty is in a wheelchair because of osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease), and T-Bear tries to avoid her because he knows he plays too rough.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows - Cree Version
    Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows - Cree Version
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    2007 24 min

    In this episode from the Wapos Bay series, T-Bear becomes a hero when he campaigns to raise money for more elder programs in Wapos Bay, as Talon has suggested. Talon becomes jealous after T-Bear get all the attention and does not mention him. T-Bear must learn to give credit where credit is due.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: The Hunt - Cree Version
    Wapos Bay: The Hunt - Cree Version
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    2007 24 min

    In this episode from the Wapos Bay series, the community of Wapos Bay is celebrating Kohkum Mary's nomination for a lifetime Aboriginal Accomplishment Award. Mushom, Jacob, Talon and T-Bear must go hunting a moose for the traditional honour feast. T-Bear helps an old hunter, Gabriel, who accidentally shoots and injures a mother moose with her young calf. They must track down the moose in order to save them both and restore balance to the environment. Includes English and Cree versions.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: A Mother's Earth (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: A Mother's Earth (Cree Version)
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    2008 24 min

    In episode 14 from the Wapos Bay series, a school project sets Raven on a confusing search for her identity. She finally figures it out – with help from her blond doll. Meanwhile, Talon and T-Bear prepare the sweat lodge and hope to receive their Indian names soon.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: Going for the Gold (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: Going for the Gold (Cree Version)
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    2008 24 min

    In this episode from the Wapos Bay series, a talking dog comes to Talon in a dream, urging him to go for gold in golf at the Indigenous Games. Uncle Jacob trains him and might help Talon win but at what cost to his relationship with his son, T-Bear?

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: Raven Power (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: Raven Power (Cree Version)
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    2008 24 min

    In this episode from the Wapos Bay series, Raven wants the men to realize how much they underappreciate the town's women. The women go on a week-long retreat, and only Jacob seems able to make coffee, cook meals and keep things running. Raven and Chief Big Sky negotiate to bring the women back, make everyone happier and strengthen the community.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: Lights, Camera, Action! (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: Lights, Camera, Action! (Cree Version)
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    2008 24 min

    In this episode from the Wapos Bay series, film star Adam Beach mentors T-Bear and Talon as they make videos celebrating Treaty Days in Wapos Bay. Raven feels left out with everyone so busy preparing for the celebrations.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: Raiders of the Lost Art (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: Raiders of the Lost Art (Cree Version)
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    2008 24 min

    In episode 19 from the Wapos Bay series, the boys find ancient rock paintings, and then decide to capture the modern painters who are spraying up the town with graffiti. Meanwhile Raven has a birthday problem: friends or family?

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: The Hardest Lesson (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: The Hardest Lesson (Cree Version)
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    Trevor Cameron 2009 24 min

    In episode 20 from the Wapos Bay series, an innocent Mother’s Day art assignment reminds T-Bear of his personal loss. With the help of Devon and Talon, he decides it’s time for his father, Jacob, to find a new wife. Their plan involves attracting anyone looking for love... without telling Jacob. Meanwhile, Raven becomes obsessed with makeup and looking mature—and learns that maturity comes from inside, not from how colourful your face is.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: Dance Monkey, Dance (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: Dance Monkey, Dance (Cree Version)
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    2009 24 min

    In episode 21 from the Wapos Bay series, Talon and T-Bear both ask the same girl to their class dance. When the dance is cancelled, the boys concoct their own dance—and a way to sort out their romantic conflict. Meanwhile, Jacob worries he’s addicted to T-Bear’s new “Dance, Monkey, Dance” video game. After seeking guidance from Kohkum Mary, he goes to the mountain on a quest to see if his obsession is with the game, or just dancing.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: Patients (Cree version)
    Wapos Bay: Patients (Cree version)
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    Melanie Jackson 2009 24 min

    In episode 23 from the Wapos Bay series, Raven is looking forward to day camp, while Talon, T-Bear and Devon are excited to go fishing and swimming. Summer is here! The fun ends when 2 of the boys get a nasty-looking rash, Devon keeps racing to the bathroom, and Raven tries to figure out what's wrong with her friend Amber. Water specialist Dr. Lee Wilson checks to see if there could be a problem with the water.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: A Time for Pride (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: A Time for Pride (Cree Version)
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    2009 24 min

    In episode 24 from the Wapos Bay series, it's summer, and Talon, T-Bear and Devon are bored. Jacob and Chief Big Sky want them to be proud of Wapos Bay, so they take the boys on what turns out to be a mind-numbing tour of the town's not-so-cool hot spots—like the curling rink and the elders' care home. Raven's own pride takes a beating when she finds herself pressured by Amber to sneak sweet treats and ask her parents for money, all so she can impress her friends.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: Breakin' Too (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: Breakin' Too (Cree Version)
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    2009 24 min

    In episode 25 from the Wapos Bay series, hip hop star Iced Latte - Chief Big Sky's old college roommate - is coming to town for the biggest concert Wapos Bay has ever seen. T-Bear 2 two tickets, but who will he take... Devon or Talon? As the boys prepare to battle it out on the dance floor, the rest of the kids in town start displaying some big-city hip hop attitude - and their parents and teachers are not impressed.

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

  • Wapos Bay: It Came from Out There (Cree Version)
    Wapos Bay: It Came from Out There (Cree Version)
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    2009 24 min

    In episode 26 from the Wapos Bay series, mysterious lights shine in the middle of the night. An area at the edge of town becomes fenced off. Jacob, Kohkum Mary, Uncle Peter and Chief Big Sky act even stranger than usual. Devon disappears, and then so does Talon. Faced with mounting mystery, T-Bear believes he is humanity’s last hope against an imminent alien invasion. Or is he…?

    Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.