It’s nothing but good times on the edge — until life hits you hard.
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.
Strange Bedfellows (Episode 1)
Air date: 1997-02-01
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: A stranger comes to the reserve to run for chief against Chief Tom.
They Call Her Tanya (Episode 2)
Air date: 1997-02-08
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Eleanor’s daughter arrives on the reserve and her beauty catches everyone’s attention.
Poster Girl (Episode 3)
Air date: 1997-02-15
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Some of the local girls are asked to audition for a modeling opportunity with a clothing line.
Like Father, Like Son (Episode 4)
Air date: 1997-02-22
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Silas’s birth father comes back to the reserve, but Silas isn’t happy about it.
Granted (Episode 5)
Air date: 1997-03-01
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: The reserve band announces a $5,000 youth grant.
Lust (Episode 6)
Air date: 1997-03-08
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Silas’s brother traumatizes a young girl.
Windigo (Episode 7)
Air date: 1997-03-15
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: The guys believe they must fight and defeat the wendigo to lift a curse.
No Way to Treat a Lady (Episode 8)
Air date: 1997-03-22
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Friction is in the air at both a party and the bar.
A Rock and a Hard Place (Episode 9)
Air date: 1997-03-29
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Charlie and Tanya’s relationship grows, and the guys find themselves working for a racist foreman.
Der Deutsche Indianer (Episode 10)
Air date: 1997-04-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: A German historian comes to the reserve to learn some Indigenous stories from Silas and Frank.
Too Many Chiefs (Episode 11)
Air date: 1997-04-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Chief Tom appoints Sadie as interim chief.
No Reservations part 1 (Episode 12)
Air date: 1997-04-19
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Silas finds Sadie in bed with another man. Frank sees Lucy working the streets of Toronto.
No Reservations part 2 (Episode 13)
Air date: 1997-04-26
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Frank tries to rescue Lucy from working the streets. Silas wants Sadie back.
