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Raven Tales

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This animated series introduces native aboriginal folklore in a humorous and entertaining way. The characters tell the stories through the adventures of Raven, one of the most powerful deities of Native American mythology. Each episode focuses on a tale that has been adapted from the folklore of many aboriginal nations including Cree, Haida, Salish, Comanche, Navaho and other Native American stories. Come… enjoy the wisdom of indigenous peoples.

Episodes:

• Baby Blues

  Widi’s new baby sister only stops crying if she has Widi’s warrior doll, but Widi runs away with it. Frog finds him and tells him a story about sacrifice.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Dec 31st, 2024 at 1:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:23:53
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• Starlight Starbright

  Sitting outside staring at the stars, the children wonder aloud how they came to take the shapes that they make in the sky. Overhearing them, Eagle tells them the story.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 at 1:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:24:00
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• The Games

  When the men awake on a strange shore after being blown out to sea, they find a village of people much like themselves, complete with their own raven, eagle, and frog!

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 at 1:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:23:55
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• Spiders and Dreams

  When Dza’s nightmares leave her scared and confused, Wina says he’ ll watch over her while she sleeps, but, when he falls asleep, too, he meets Spider in the dream world.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jan 21st, 2025 at 1:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:23:32
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• Bukwas

  When Bukwas steals the souls of Wina, Gwai, and Qos, brave Igis sets off with Raven to rescue them, but Raven’s plan to trick Bukwas may put their souls at risk too!

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 at 1:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:23:59
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• Work and Play

  All Klundux wants to do is play, so he decides to live on his own in the forest with Raven. After a few days of rain and no food, Klundux starts to regret his decision.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Feb 4th, 2025 at 1:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:23:59
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• Change and Butterflies

  The Great Spirit tells the children that change is coming and gives them a gift to teach them about change, growth, and responsibility, four small cocoons.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 at 1:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:23:33
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• A Day in the Life

  As the villagers work hard at their chores, Raven works hard avoiding them. After escaping to the forest, he finds himself in the middle of a dispute over a giant salmon.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 at 1:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:23:24
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• The Return of Kulos

  When S’gaana the whale won’t allow the villagers to fish, Wina decides to fight back, finding inspiration in a series of visions he has of the great Kulos.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Feb 25th, 2025 at 1:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:23:32
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• Musicians of the Sun

  Snow has trapped the people inside, so Frog tells the story of when the Great Spirit sent Raven to free the Musicians of the Sun to bring light and music into the world.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Mar 4th, 2025 at 1:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:23:58
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• Dog Days

  When the children find a huge set of footprints, they become scared, but the footprints belong to friendly Dog, and he takes them to meet a giant who is oddly familiar.

  Length:	00:23:54
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• Dream, Dream, Dream

  Gwayum is worried because her son is always daydreaming. Frog advises her not to worry, telling her the story of how the Great Spirit dreamed the world into existence.

  Length:	00:23:26
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• Great Bear Rock

  The children are playing games in the forest, and Winadzi is being a poor sport. Showing off, he winds up trapped on a high ledge, but he s too proud to ask for help.

  Length:	00:23:55
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• Raven and the Coyote

  When Raven overhears the story of the trickster Coyote, he becomes determined to prove that he is the greatest trickster and decides to trick Coyote into trying to fly.

  Length:	00:23:36
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• Raven Gets Sick

  When the First People get sick for the first time, nobody understands what is happening. But then Frog arrives and tells the story of how sickness first came.

  Length:	00:22:55
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• The Flood

  When tiny Mouse Woman warns the children of the First People that a great flood is coming, the children must convince their parents to flee to the safety of the mountain.

  Length:	00:23:35
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• The Gathering

  After the village of the First People is devastated by the great flood, the Kulos, Sea Wolf, and Dzunakwa join the animals to help the people rebuild.

  Length:	00:23:36
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

• The Rough Face Girl

  After Dra is made fun of for being a girl, Frog tells her the story of Rough Face, a young girl who showed the people of her village that true beauty lies within.

  Length:	00:23:50
  Usage rights:	Expires 6/30/2025

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