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The Rez

It’s nothing but good times on the edge — until life hits you hard.

  • 1996 – 1997
  • Ended
  • Drama · Comedy
  • ~23m / ep
  • 2 seasons

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.

Latest: Season 2 · 1997

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Season 2 (1997)

  1. E1. Strange Bedfellows

    Feb 1, 1997 · 23m

    A stranger comes to the reserve to run for chief against Chief Tom.

  2. E2. They Call Her Tanya

    Feb 8, 1997 · 23m

    Eleanor’s daughter arrives on the reserve and her beauty catches everyone’s attention.

  3. E3. Poster Girl

    Feb 15, 1997 · 23m

    Some of the local girls are asked to audition for a modeling opportunity with a clothing line.

  4. E4. Like Father, Like Son

    Feb 22, 1997 · 23m

    Silas’s birth father comes back to the reserve, but Silas isn’t happy about it.

  5. E5. Granted

    Mar 1, 1997 · 23m

    The reserve band announces a $5,000 youth grant.

  6. E6. Lust

    Mar 8, 1997 · 23m

    Silas’s brother traumatizes a young girl.

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