Produced with participation of : A-Channel Productions, Midcan Production Services, Manitoba Film & Sound, Telefilm Canada, APTN, CHUM Television and Canadian Television fund.

Show 1: Other Races Adopting the Red Culture -- Show 2: Pictures of the Past: Rock Paintings of the Canadian Shield -- Show 3: Unbroken Circle -- Show 4: The Lost Children -- Show 5: Entrepreneurial Spirit -- Show 6: Dale Auger - Good Medicine -- Show 7: Treaties -- Show 8: York Boat Days -- Show 9: Billy Joe Green - Red Man's Blues -- Show 10: Back to the Land -- Show 11: My Heroes Have Always Killed Cowboys -- Show 12: Frontrunners -- Show 13: The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards & Festival -- Show 14: Sacred Artifacts -- Show 15: Alex Janvier -- Show 16: Aboriginal Entrepreneurs -- Show 17: Ray St. Germain -- Show 18: The Hoop of Life -- Show 19: Lacrosse -- Show 20: Winter Roads.

Spiritual advisor, Dave Courchene Jr.

Hosts: Lisa Meeches, Ted Nolan.

"The Sharing Circle is a celebration of life that embraces people from all races and cultures. Hosted by Series creator, Lisa Meeches, the Sharing circle delivers an intimate and detailed look at each story while still remaining true to the roots of Aboriginal spirituality. -- Show 1 Other Races Adopting the Red Culture: This DVD explores the controversial issue of non-native people practicing Aboriginal spiritual ways. When does appreciation become exploitation? On one hand, some perceive that the richness of indigenous wisdom needs to be shared with other peoples. Others feel that when people adopt aspects of a culture without respecting the whole system of beliefs, values and practices of that people, it becomes appropriation. -- Show 2 Pictures of the Past, Rock Paintings of the Canadian Shield: This DVD studies the spiritual meaning behind these ancient pictographs, some dating back as far as 2000 years. We provide insight into the people that made them and offer explanations for they're incredible durability -- Show 3 Unbroken Circle: This DVD documents the role of Traditional ceremonies in First Nations culture. European customs and beliefs have had a devastating effect on the traditional Spiritual practices of Aboriginal peoples. This episode of the Sharing Circle looks at how many of these ceremonies are being rediscovered, celebrated and shared once again -- Show 4 The Lost Children: During the mid-20th Century, thousands of Aboriginal children were taken from their care of their birth parents and put up for adoption, mostly to white middle class families in Canada and the United States. This DVD looks at cross cultural adoption, coming home, and it's affects on the birth families, adoptive parents and the adoptees themselves -- Show 5 Entrepreneurial Spirit: Over the past 2 decades, Aboriginal People have begun to make their marks in the business world. Many of our people believe that developing aboriginal enterprises is a key to the long-term survival of Canada's First Nations. Others worry that becoming involved in a profit oriented system is contrary to our traditional beliefs. This week the Sharing circle looks at the challenge of balancing our traditional values with contemporary world of business. -- Show 6 Dale Auger-Good Medicine: This DVD features enigmatic artist, story-teller and philosopher, Dale Auger. Through colour, form and creatively crafted words, Dale's messages reflect the values and virtures of traditional Aboriginal philosophy. Dale weaves images and pictures in his own unique style. His art takes his audience to a deeper level of understanding of Canada's indigenous Peoples -- Show 7 Treaties: The Treaties written more than a century ago are the foundation on which this nation is built. For most people they remain unseen...and unappreciated. The Sharing Circle examines the tReaties between the First Nations and the Dominion of Canada, their historic and future significance, and modern day misconceptions -- Show 8 York Boat Days: For three decades the northern Manitoba community of Norway House has hosted 'York Boat Days'. This annual event draws visitors and competitve York Boat racers from around the globe. The Sharing Circle travels to York Boat Days, looks at the many activities that take place and provides insight into the mammoth effort by the community to stage such a demanding undertaking -- Show 9 Billy Joe Green Red Man's Blues: The DVD gives an in-depth look at blues musician Billy Joe Green. With testimonials and stories from Billy Joe, his counterparts and friends in the business, this documentary focuses on this respected blues man's life long search for what he calls 'The origination of the Blues' -- Show 10 Back to the Land: This DVD looks at Aboriginal Peoples' traditional and historic relationship with the land. IN the face of changing times and changing values, Nelson House elder Madeline Spence and her husband Wellington, are making a concerted effort to pass their valued knowledge of Mother Earth to future generations -- Show 11 My Heroes Have Always Killed Cowboys: This DVD dives into the world of professional wrestling and examines historic and contemporary role of Aboriginal people in this industry. We profile the men behind the characters; find out what drives these wrestlers to do what they do and how they hope to influence the younger generation -- Show 12 Frontrunners: In this DVD The Sharing Circle traces the journey that 10 Aboriginal teenagers made with the Pan Am Games torch in 1967. their 800 km journey from Minneapolis to the Winnipeg Stadium ended with a non-aboriginal athlete taking the torch into the stadium and lighting the Games flame. Over thirty years later, this journey continues to influence the lives of these torchbearers -- Show 13 The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards & Festival: This DVD shows the sites and sounds of the City of Toronto...First Nations Style. Long before the modern day metropolis existed, Aboriginal People gathered here to celebrate their unique arts, crafts, and cultures. This tradition continues today with The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards and Native Canada's largest gathering, The Canadian Aboriginal Festival -- Show 14 Sacred Artifacts: This DVD examines First Nations efforts to repatriate spiritual items and ancient artifacts. For centuries, artifacts and remains of Aboriginal peoples have been collected by museums and private individuals all over the world. As we enter the 21st century, many museums and First Nations are now working together to care for and protect these items; however, the issue continues to be a contentious one -- Show 15 Alex Janvier: This DVD profiles accomplished Aboriginal artist Alex Janvier. His abstract style has been admired and honoured by collectors, critics and art academia throughout North American and around the world. He is considered a trail blazer, opening many doors previously closed to Aboriginal artists. We will visit Alex in his studio at his home in Cold Lake Alberta, as well as gain insights into this seasoned artist through interviews with friends, community members and fellow aboriginal artists -- Show 16 Aboriginal Entrepreneurs: This DVD profiles some interesting and unique aboriginal entrepreneurs. We'll see how Leslie Lounsbury, publisher of SAY magazine (Spirit of Aboriginal Youth), turned her dream into a reality-helping aboriginal youth to have a voice. We also profile Aboriginal IT company Donna Cona and bottled water company, Iroquois Water. Also, Christian Sinclair of The Tribal Council Investment Group explains how they are taking a successful Manitoba venture and planning to expand its client list nationally -- Show 17 Ray St. Germain: For more than four decades, Ray St. Germain has cultivated his role as a Canadian country music icon. A musician, entertainer, and radio personality, Ray has successfully "crossed over" from the Aboriginal to mainstream entertainment markets never forgetting his Metis heritage. In this DVD, The Sharing Circle profiles Ray and provides viewers with a close-up and personal glimpse into the man and his two loves: his family and his music -- Show 18 The Hoop of Life: One of the most visually interesting but technically difficult of aboriginal traditional dances is the Hoop Dance. To many Indian tribes, the hoop symbolizes the circle of life -- the belief that all things are connected. The Sharing Circle looks at this unique traditional form of artistic expression with champion Hoop Dancers Alex Wells and Lisa Odjig -- Show 19 Lacrosse: One of North America's oldest sports, Lacrosse owes its origins to the Aboriginal people who utilized the game to prepare young warriors, resolve conflicts with other tribes and as an intricate part of their spiritual lives. Developed over centuries, Lacrosse has endured, and even prospered in modern times. The Sharing Circle will trace the history of Lacrosse from the earliest accounts to its resurgence in the 21st century -- Show 20 Winter Roads: For several weeks every winter, temporary roads are constructed over frozen lakes and through tick forest in Canada's north providing vehicle access to communities that are usually only accessible by air. Essential for shipping building supplies and food at a reasonable price, these "Winter Roads" help make the cost of living more affordable in these remote communities. The Sharing Circle will examine the system of winter roads in northern-eastern Manitoba and their importance to the thousands of First Nations People who live there." --covers.