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Definition of Resilience

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Definition of Resilience highlights the dynamic voices of  Native American hip-hop MCs. INDIGEFI host Alexis Sallee travels to document Native American hip-hop MCs contribution to modern music. From Minnesota to Alaska, eight rappers bring insight and emotional rawness in exploring disconnection and reconnection to Native culture. Their personal stories cover addiction, identity, boarding schools, and generational trauma. Their powerful lyrical and artistic expression works to uplift their communities and inspire youth. Each half hour follows two artists who share their story and Indigenous history.

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“Teachers” featuring Giizhigookwe and Thomas X
Preserving language, battling stereotypes, and rising up from trauma, we follow Giizhigookwe and Thomas X as they give back to their communities. Taking lessons from elders, these two MCs from Northern Minnesota use their music to empower the next generation.

“Identity” featuring Mic Jordan and Tall Paul
Mic Jordan and Tall Paul share personal stories around identity. We find out how, despite growing up without a parental figure, struggling with alcohol or dealing with anxiety, they became the role models they wanted as kids.

“The People” featuring Quese IMC and Calina Lawrence
Visiting the local hip-hop community in Oklahoma and the Suquamish reservation in Washington, Quese IMC and Calina Lawrence show us what happens when we come together as a People.

“Alaska” featuring AK Rebel and AKU-MATU
Representing Alaska Native culture, AK Rebel and AKU-MATU talk about the effects of colonization. As they share their stories, we hear how they bring healing and a warrior mentality to their music.

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