The Rez (1996)
The Rez was a first nations, Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television from 1996 to 1998. Most of the characters were based on W.P. Kinsella's short story collection Dance Me Outside, which had been made into a film by director Bruce McDonald. McDonald and Norman Jewison were executive producers of the series, which chronicled life in a First Nations community. The series was filmed in the Parry Sound region at Harrison's Landing in Carling Township. All episodes run around 23 Minutes.
Seasons & Episode
A stranger comes to the reserve to run for chief against Chief Tom.
Eleanor’s daughter arrives on the reserve and her beauty catches everyone’s attention.
Some of the local girls are asked to audition for a modeling opportunity with a clothing line.
Silas’s birth father comes back to the reserve, but Silas isn’t happy about it.
The reserve band announces a $5,000 youth grant.
Silas’s brother traumatizes a young girl.
The guys believe they must fight and defeat the wendigo to lift a curse.
Friction is in the air at both a party and the bar.
Charlie and Tanya’s relationship grows, and the guys find themselves working for a racist foreman.
A German historian comes to the reserve to learn some Indigenous stories from Silas and Frank.
Chief Tom appoints Sadie as interim chief.
Silas finds Sadie in bed with another man. Frank sees Lucy working the streets of Toronto.
Frank tries to rescue Lucy from working the streets. Silas wants Sadie back.