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The Rez

It’s nothing but good times on the edge — until life hits you hard.
Premiered: Feb 02, 1996 | 2 seasons | 19 episodes

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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.
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Name Character Episodes
Kari Matchett Tanya Nanibush Beakhert 19
Jennifer Podemski Sadie Maracle 19
Adam Beach Charlie 13
Darrell Dennis Frank Fencepost 13
Gary Farmer Chief Tom 13
Tamara Podemski Lucy Pegahmagabow 13
Elaine Miles Mad Etta 13
Patricia Collins Eleanor Nanibush 13