Definition of Resilience

Series produced by Native Voice One

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“Definition of Resilience” a documentary on Indigenous hip-hop.

Definition of Resilience is a four episode radio and video documentary series highlighting the dynamic stories of Native American hip-hop MCs. INDIGEFI host Alexis Sallee travels to document their contribution to modern music. Each episode follows two artists who share their story and Indigenous history. Through interviews, we hear personal stories from addiction and identity to boarding schools and generational trauma. We see these artists’ powerful lyrical and artistic expression work to uplift their communities and inspire youth. From Minnesota to Alaska, eight rappers bring insight and emotional rawness in exploring disconnection and reconnection to Native culture.
All episodes 29:00 minutes, play back-to-back for an hour program.


5 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Preserving language, battling stereotypes, and rising up from trauma, we follow Giizhigookwe and Thomas X as they give back to their communities. T...

Bought by KMUN, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KZMU Moab Community Radio, KUCB, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: Aug 14, 2018
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 18
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Mic Jordan and Tall Paul share personal stories around identity. We find out how, despite growing up without a parental figure, struggling with alc...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KZMU Moab Community Radio, KUCB, KFAI Minneapolis, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Aug 14, 2018
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 17
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Visiting the local hip-hop community in Oklahoma and the Suquamish reservation in Washington, Quese IMC and Calina Lawrence show us what happens wh...

Bought by KMUN, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KMUN, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KZMU Moab Community Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 14, 2018
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 18
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Representing Alaska Native culture, AK Rebel and AKU-MATU talk about the effects of colonization. As they share their stories, we hear how they bri...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KZMU Moab Community Radio, KUCB, KFAI Minneapolis, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 14, 2018
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 17
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one minute promo for Definition of Resilience.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KUCB, KFAI Minneapolis, Prairie Public, KALW and more


  • Added: Aug 28, 2018
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 8