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♪ Hey now Hey now, baby ♪

♪ Say you wanna ♪

♪ Start a revolution this way ♪

♪ Hey now Hey now-- ♪

You're soaked!

Were you practicing or playing in the sprinkler?

Just practicing.

Where's your barrette?

The ribbons are choking me, Mom.

I'm gonna suffocate during Grand Entry.

Fine. If you wanna be like all the other dancers,

lose the ribbons.

Is that what you want? To be average?

No, Mom.

I wanna be a Native wonder woman,

just like you.

That's my girl.

Now, go get ready.

Your Auntie Nora claims she'll be ready in 15 minutes.

So an hour, then.

Exactly.

Where do you think you're going?

T-to powwow with Uncle Luke.

Ain't going to no goddamn Indian circus.

You're gonna stay here with me to help clean up this shithole.

I-I had just cleaned up this place.

You just-- You just-- - I what?

I what?

- Nothing. Nothing. - Say it!

- Sir, nothing! Sir! - Say it!

Sir! Stop!

Hey! Hey, hey!

That's enough!

Oh, you think you're better than me, huh?

Listen, I was pulling you outta the gutter

back when you were too pissed to walk.

That's because you were right in the gutter with me!

Listen!

You could go around with those pretend Indians

that get all uppity

because they can put a feather in their hair, huh?

Listen, man, just come with me to the rodeo.

Remember all the fun we used to have?

I'm sorry, Dad, I can't.

Hey...

I love you, bro.

So does Riley. Just...

get your shit together.

Ahh...

Ah, I see you got it all bridled and saddled there, Joe.

Let's see what we got here.

Little feedback.

You know, some of my best friends

are audio technicians.

I got a French one, and, uh...

I gotta Czech one too.

A Czech one too?

Looks like Joe, uh, cleaned all the dog hair

off his snagging blankets.

You're a real romantic, Joe.

And all the rest of you out there,

just make sure you snag up tonight

while you're all super savvy snagalicious

with no halitosis.

I can't believe you're leaving me alone with him!

You don't expect me to turn this job down, do you?

No, it's just...

Vancouver's a 10-hour drive, and...

I'll never see you.

So...

why don't you come with me?

Yeah.

I mean, there's plenty of opportunities.

Yeah, uh...

lots of people to help with your design, uh, thingy.

People think I'm weird.

In Vancouver, being weird is an asset.

What'll happen to my dad if I leave?

What'll happen to you if you stay?

Creator,

He put us here to share our gifts with the world,

but you gotta get out into the world to do that.

Creator isn't a "he."

Creator's genderless.

Non-binary.

See, now, that's the kind of weirdness

that'll get you far in the city.

I'm working on a new Native line.

I call it...

"50 Shades...

of Eh."

Can't you just bead flowers?

Why do you always have to shock people?

Well, it's a free country.

Well, not as free for Indians, but still,

I'm free to live life on my terms.

You should be more like me, sis.

I'm very wise.

Here's some wisdom for ya.

Listen up, Jinny.

There was a grasshopper and an ant--

Oh, God.

The ant spent all summer preparing for winter.

The grasshopper spent all summer playing the fiddle.

Having a blast?

Hooking up...?

That's what you should be this summer, Jinny--

a grasshopper.

She's not going to be a grasshopper!

She's going to focus

on her future and not get distracted.

When winter came...

the grasshopper was starving,

but the ant refused to give him any food.

Do you know why?

He was an asshole?

Because there are those who plan,

and there are those who fritter away their time...

and when winter comes,

only those who prepared will survive.

Ooh...

You.

Is it done?

- Oh-ho! - Whoa!

It's perfect!

Spirit Hawk's superpowers are now complete!

Does the cape still make Spirit Hawk invisible?

No.

Invisibility is so bromidic, don't you think?

Spirit Hawk's new superpower is swooping!

He can hover on the air,

and when he sees his enemy,

he swoops in and vanquishes evil!

Hmm, even better.

Hey, Sawyer.

Uh, I always wondered, and... cool if you do,

but do you actually believe that you are a superhero?

What is a superhero, Lucas?

A person with the ability to better humanity?

If my superhero creation can empower Indigenous people

to be their best selves,

then by definition, am I not a superhero?

Okay, then. Carry on.

You going to the powwow?

Next weekend.

Maybe I'll bring the costume, get some feedback.

Yeah, you'll get some feedback, all right.

Sick! Later.

I wish I just had a fraction of that kid's self-confidence.

Hey, Becca! Nice ass.

Is that a walk, or you chewing gum?

Hey, Jinny.

Looking forward to seeing you win this weekend.

Thanks, Darren.

Hey, Nora, I'll fill that up for you.

Ah! Get your greasy paws off of that.

Who knows where your hands have been?

Weytk, Chief.

You had a chance to look over my application?

I'll make decisions this weekend.

Of course.

I'd be so honoured to be your assistant.

You really turned around our community.

That's kind, Darren,

but stop sucking up. I already like you.

Yes, ma'am. Chief.

Uh, yes, Chief.

Yo.

I'm totally gonna bang the chief's daughter.

Thought I smelled a T'l Chaco,

and look at this one, boys--

this one actually has teeth.

Riley. What's going on?

Nothing.

It's just some Secwepemc boys lipping off.

- What'd you say? - Hey, hey, hey, hey!

Knock it off!

Is there a problem here, Darren?

No, Chief.

Just T'l Chaco picking fights.

You know how they are.

You boys move along.

You're a drummer, right?

That's right.

I trust your friend

will keep his aggression out of the powwow?

Yes, Chief.

Why didn't you stick up for me?

That is Cara Rosette, Chief of the Coyote Lake tribe.

If she's pissed,

it's best you just nod your head.

Go inside, pay for our stuff...

and don't you start any rumbles in there.

Ah, finally! What took you so long?

Oh, no!

Do you have the diarrheas?

No, I can make you some juniper tea.

Auntie, no!

Why would you-- ugh. Ew.

All right, you better hurry up

and register for the Grand Entry,

so, uh, floor it and ride the clutch.

Hey! Are you two hurrying up,

or are you just, uh, on Indian time?

You know, white folks got a name for that.

it's called "late."

I thought you would never get here.

Terry Dick and Annie Saul broke up this morning,

and, after,

Jeanette was seen flexing a bunch of hickeys, no cap,

and then I scoped her at the concession with Terry.

Oh, and Darren is here, looking fine, you def--

Robin, slow down.

The only gossip I want--

wait, did you talk to Cody?

Oh... kinda.

I bumped into him and said, "Whoops!"

Uh, should I have rizzed him up more?

I-I, like, totally blew it, right?

He thinks I'm a total hurtbag.

Oh, "whoops" is a start,

but you need to talk to him.

With real words.

Robin?

Go help Jinny get ready for Grand Entry.

There's Sheila.

She's registered as youth,

but they should definitely check her I.D.

Oh, and Karen is here. She trained in South Dakota.

She's deadly.

What's up with your barrette? You look like a piñata.

My mom made it for me.

She wants me to stand out.

Okay. As if. You're, like, the CEO.

You always pop off.

You're, like, the best.

You always win.

Okay, what's good, Jin?

Is it the ribbon? They're extra, for sure.

It's not the ribbons.

Okay, it's partly the ribbons, but...

I don't know.

It's my last summer here,

and then I have to go to a school I don't wanna go to,

and...

I'm just gonna miss all this.

Well, it's just school.

You'll be done ASAP and be back for good.

Yeah... back for good.

Wait, is going away a good or a bad thing?

Both, I guess.

Thank you, Creator.

I can't sit with you guys.

You really think you were just gonna sing those songs

in my kitchen, or what?

Hey... Cody?

This is my cousin, Robin.

Hot stuff, eh?

Yeah, you two should snag up.

Not right now!

Grand Entry's about to start!

Show some respect!

Ever sick, you!

All right, everybody, uh...

stand up if you can,

and, uh, take your hats off,

unless you're wearing an eagle feather in it.

That's okay.

Here's the White Bluff Singers to kick things off.

Take them off if they bug you.

Uh...

I might be able to fix that.

Is that your usual opening line?

Uh, no line.

I'm just really good with clothes.

I'm kinda like a designer.

Really?

I just saw your headpiece was bugging you,

and I thought I'd help you.

Out of the kindness of your heart?

No ulterior motives?

Well, I wouldn't be opposed to getting to know you better.

What if I don't wanna know you?

You're a stranger. You could be a total weirdo.

Oh, he totally is.

I'm Riley...

17, from White Bluff Indian Reserve,

and, uh... my favorite colour's blue.

My dream is to start an Indigenous clothing line.

There...

we're not strangers anymore.

White Bluff.

You're T'l Chaco.

You must be Secwepemc?

No one else would say "T'l Chaco" like that.

And vice versa.

Fair. So...

do you want my help or not?

That won't be necessary.

See you around.

Jinny!

17, Coyote Lake Reserve, green,

and my dream...

is to be a lawyer

and fight for the sovereignty of our people.

That was rude.

He tried to start a fight with Darren.

Oh... I wanna start a fight with Darren.

Most people do.

It's your last summer before you go, Jinny.

Don't waste it on a boy like that.

You can do better.

That's great work.

Tell a teenager not to think about a boy she likes,

and now that's all she's thinking about.

All right, folks.

Let's clear the arena for the Men's Traditional.

You know, you should relax once in a while.

It's a celebration.

Celebrate!

Back in the day, our people held celebrations

to trade and form alliances.

I'm a traditionalist.

You're a workaholic.

Hi.

Mom, come eat!

Grab her kit!

I'm calling an ambulance this time.

No. It's the white man's chemicals that does this.

Find Celia.

She'll make something from the earth.

We'll find her.

Okay... that's it!

E-be-e-be-e-be-- that's all folks.

That's the, uh, end of the wow and the pow.

We'll see you all next weekend,

so if you're, uh-- you're driving,

don't let the bedbugs bite,

and if you're staying over, drive carefully...

and no teepee-creepin'!

There she is,

the future of the Secwepemc Nation.

Hi. I'm Jinny...

the future, apparently.

Jinny, we're talking about partnering on a water deal.

You should listen.

You'll have to know about this when you're Chief.

Uh, I'll get the details later, Mom.

I should help Auntie pack up.

You should hang with your friends,

like a teenager.

I got this! Go on, then.

Jinny's going to school

in the fall, in Toronto, to be a lawyer.

Or... whatever she decides she wants to do

once she's there.

She wants to be a lawyer.

Are you sure about that?

Of course I am.

Jinny is dedicating her life

to fighting for our people.

Don't be too long, Jinny!

Whoa, whoa, whoa! I wasn't stalking! I'm--

I saw you running, and I-- I'm-- I was concerned.

I'm fine! Go away!

That was amazing dancing.

I'm sorry. You wanna be left alone.

Except, uh...

I'm uncomfortable

with leaving you alone in the woods like this, so...

do you mind if I just stand right here?

N-No. That's... That's all you.

You don't cry much, do you?

Sorry.

No, you're right.

My mom raised me not to cry in public.

She says women have enough of a battle

without giving men the satisfaction

of seeing them cry.

I'm a man...

a guy...

and... I cry all the time.

It's healthy...

I think.

Oh, is that your thing?

Sensitive artist guy?

Trust me, if you knew

all the girlfriends I've never had,

you'd know I don't have a thing.

I need to walk.

You wanna come?

Don't hold my hand!

Never. Ugh! Girl germs.

Cooties.

Gross! Ugh.

It's been my dream

since I saw Flashdance when I was a kid.

You know when she pulls the cord

and the water comes down?

Every guy knows that part.

Anyway, Mom shut it down.

Started me in powwow as a compromise.

Partly for our traditions,

but mostly because you can't make a living at it.

That way, I'd follow in her footsteps,

and not get sidetracked by a pipe dream.

But you have a gift.

My Uncle Luke says

the Creator put us here

to share our gifts with the world.

What if my actual gift is being a lawyer?

Or a chief, or both?

But is that your dream?

Okay, Dreamcatcher,

tell me how you're chasing your lofty goals.

I design Indigenous-themed clothes,

and then I make them.

Does anyone wear your clothes?

That's not the point.

When I'm designing...

nothing else matters,

not my dad, or getting hit, or being poor.

It's just...

...me and my gift.

Whatever's meant to be, it'll be.

Please. That's what people say

when they're scared to take a chance,

but they wanna sound philosophical.

Look who's talking about being scared to take a chance.

But I don't pretend it's spiritual.

I own the fact that I'm a coward.

Mm.

I'm highly evolved that way.

So...

I'm too scared and don't know it,

but you know it,

but you're too scared to do anything about it.

We're a fine pair, aren't we?

We're a perfect pair.

I don't think so, Riley.

I'm moving across the country.

There's just a lot going on in my life right now.

But I'd like to see you again...

as a friend.

A friend. Aah!

Just what every guy wants to hear.

Hey. Luke, is it?

Yeah.

Have you seen Jinny anywhere?

Uh, is she the girl that Riley was talking to?

Yeah. My niece.

Oh.

Uh, no, I haven't.

Mind you,

I haven't seen my nephew around in a while either,

so I suspect--

They're probably together.

Shit!

'Cause her mother is gonna be pissed.

Ah, he's a good kid.

She has nothing to worry about.

Oh! Ho ho ho.

Y-You don't know Cara.

Oh. Look.

There they are.

They're just fine.

Oh, my heart!

Would you just look at them?

Oh, do you remember it, Luke?

Young love?

You know, butterflies? Flushed cheeks?

Mm-hmm. Sweaty palms, tortured angst,

nervous vomiting...

Oh, to be young again.

There's nothin' like it.

Ooh...

You know, I could pick up stuff for you later, if you want.

That's okay.

He's probably passed out anyway.

I just need a few...

He wants to leave?

Huh? Well, go!

Get the hell out of here.

Take all of it! I don't want 'im!

Miles, you don't wanna do this.

I don't want him! He's nothing to me!

You're nothing!

Huh? You want this?

Let's go.

Just go!

Don't go.

I'm sorry I didn't step in sooner.

I thought he was getting better.

It's not your fault.

It's not yours either.

So, the end of the summer?

Vancouver?

Yeah... Vancouver.

And after, he calls me, like, five times

to apologize, and I'm, like,

"Cody, I'm so over it,

like, over-over, because that's not the vibe."

You feel me?

Sure.

Hey, ladies.

Hi, Dare-bear.

I got the job, your mom's executive assistant.

Impressive, huh?

I had that job when I was 14.

It's a glorified errand-runner.

Whatever. It got me this new ride.

You want a lift home?

I'm good, thanks.

Your loss. Later, gator.

Oh, my gosh, he is so simping over you!

He's a douche.

Whatever! He's such a snack.

I'd high-key let him slide into my DMs.

You changed your hair.

Robin did some styling.

Hmm.

You don't like it.

There.

That looks better.

Whatcha doing?

"What are you doing?"

Not "whatcha."

What... are... you... doing... Mother?

Thank you for asking, Daughter.

I'm getting you ready for Toronto!

Come here, look.

I moved your philosophy class to Monday

and added in these other courses,

because look what that does.

Gives me no life?

It gives you time to join the debate club,

and there's this other club that...

You know what?

Don't worry about it.

I'll get it all sorted.

Fine.

Don't forget to check your blood sugar, okay?

Uhh!

So not cool.

Cool! Ha!

Stop! Did you seriously do that?

I did! I did.

But, remember, I was only five.

It's not a big deal.

It is, Riley.

No one should have to go through that with their dad.

You're almost 18.

Your mom can't force you.

Well, she fought like hell to get where she is.

She's a legend.

Turning my back on her life's work

would be like spitting in her face.

Will you be at the powwow this weekend?

You?

All right, let's hear it

for the Ladies Jingle Dress.

Hey, cutie!

You here to flirt with me?

Uh... I, um--

I was kidding!

Jinny!

Cute boy here to see you!

Riley, hi.

Jinny's getting dressed. Now really isn't a good time.

Mom... I'm dressed.

Yes, you are. Well, then.

I brought you something.

Five minutes, Jinny. I mean it.

Yes, Mother.

♪ La la la la la la la la ♪

Awkward.

Just a little.

You look beautiful.

Thanks.

So do you.

Cool--

I mean, good.

You look good.

Thanks.

So, um...

you said you had something?

Yeah. Right.

Sorry.

You made this?

Yeah. It's nothing. I-I just--

It's everything.

It's gorgeous.

Do you want me to...?

I made the top part

so you can... connect it to your barrette.

It should stop the ribbons from pulling.

You tie it on the top, so...

you know, it doesn't get caught on anything.

How's that feel?

Good.

Not too tight?

No.

Jinny!

The judges need to see you out there.

Mm-hmm.

What's in your hair?

It's a braid wrap.

Riley made it.

It's very... pretty.

Okay, don't forget to get your tickets

for the Tiny Tots Travel True Sew.

It's for the kids,

so let's help one another out here.

It doesn't matter about your nation or your rivalries,

we're all together...

so, uh,

love your extended family,

and look for somebody who looks at you like, uh--

well...

well, like Joe gums off

a piece of greasy old fry bread.

So, you gonna dance your way today?

No, it's not traditional.

Bawk... bawk.

Chicken?

Shut up!

See?

Excuse me.

My mom wants to know where you got your wrap.

Oh, my friend here made it.

Oh. Thanks.

You're welcome!

You better start sewing.

The moccasin telegraph should start in five, four--

Even faster than I thought.

Hey, Jin-Jin.

Riley, this is Robin.

Sorry, she likes to be in everyone's business.

That. Girl, you can't know what you don't know,

and then you're, like, clueless, and that's so done.

Sorry, what?

Don't even try to understand.

We're ready to conquer the universe!

What do you think?

Wow! You've got all the pieces on all together.

Wow!

All thanks to you, bud.

Ladies.

Oh.

Sawyer...

this is Jinny, Robin.

Is this, like, your best friend?

I guess he is.

Yeah... he is.

Spirit Hawk!

Ready to swoop away for some sustenance.

That's food?

Robin, m'lady...

taco time?

Oh... my... god.

I got this.

Okay! Let's raise some dust.

Intertribal time.

Everybody up, everybody powwow!

Hoka hey, hoka hey!

I'll wait for you.

We need to chat business, my friend.

Hey.

Hi.

So, listen, um,

your mom was gonna take you to town for dinner,

but she wants me to do it instead, so...

Mm-hmm.

Okay. Uh, great.

You know, there's also a really good movie playing,

so I thought that'd make a pretty good date, right?

Date? I'm not going on a date with you.

My mom... no!

Relax, Jinny. It's just a date.

I said no!

Why?

She said no, Darren!

You okay?

Yeah.

My mom just tried to set me up on a date with him.

I haven't even had a real date,

and she thinks my first would be with him? Ugh.

Oh, yeah... wow.

I'm sorry.

I have to put in some political face time.

You wanna hang later?

Sure.

I'll come find you.

Could you help me with something?

Hoka hey, that's it for today!

So shake out your bedbugs for tonight,

and don't let your sleeping bags bite.

Good night.

Sweet dreams.

What are we doing here? I need to find Riley.

I haven't seen him a--

Oh.

I know you haven't had a real date before, and...

I haven't either,

so, uh... I hope I got it right.

I messed up, didn't I?

Then why are you upset?

Oh, you dear, sweet, dumb boy!

Ahem.

Bonjour, madame.

May I show you to your table?

Ahem!

May we present...

a dish of puffed pastry...

topped with wild game

from the prestigious region of Safeway,

garnished with a cornucopia

of dollar-store lettuce and string cheese,

a gourmet dish we call--

Indian taco.

And, to pair, we sourced our most delectable variety

of--

Grape juice,

ze Choice of ze Presidents.

It's perfect.

You know when I said I know a spot?

- Yes. - This is it.

This is the spot.

What are we doing here?

Dinner then a movie.

Classic date, right?

One sec. No peeking!

Okay, now.

Okay, just sit down here.

And the best part...

One sec.

It's a compilation I put together

with Native dancers and groups.

I'm sure you've seen 'em all, but...

I didn't mess up, did I?

- Oh-- - Whoa!

Nora wants to sell my braid wraps.

She's no dummy.

People wanna buy my designs... with real money?

That blows my mind.

Get used to it,

because your designs are gonna be huge.

When you say it, I believe it.

There's this dance studio in Vancouver--

"Starlight Elite."

I saw a performance by their touring group

when I was eight.

I had never seen anything so beautiful.

Every year,

I would print out the studio's class schedule,

and every day,

I would take my favourite class...

Except it was just me by myself, in my room

dancing what I thought they would teach me.

This was the first year

I didn't print out their schedule.

Why is that?

Because I got accepted for pre-law.

Well, you don't have to go if you don't want to.

You could do anything.

Even...

going to Vancouver, if you wanted...

...with me.

When you say it...

...I believe it.

Hi.

Hi.

Riley!

We fell asleep!

Oh, my god. Oh, my god.

Turn on.

Oh, come on, come on, come on!

16 messages. Oh, geez.

I am so... dead!

Goo-oo-ood...

morning, you beautiful

powwow people,

on this beautiful powwow kinda day.

I think we should give thanks

to everything that we have on this earth,

and, uh, the ones that have made the journey before us,

and the ones that will still walk with us.

Remember,

everything is as temporary

and as tenuous as ether,

including the ones that we love.

So...

walk the good walk, talk the good talk,

think the good thoughts.

Be calm.

You son of a bitch!

Mom, it's not his fault!

We were talking and fell asleep. That's it!

What were you thinking?

You barely even know this boy!

Chief, I assure you that nothing happ--

Get the hell away from us.

Riley, come on. It's time to go.

Let's go.

I'm sorry!

Let's go.

Smile and nod, that's all you can do. Come on.

I don't know what's going on with you lately.

You have opportunities I never dreamed of,

and you seem intent on sabotaging them.

What are you talking about?

I follow all your rules,

and the one time I don't answer your call,

I'm a monster?

It only takes one time, one bad decision!

I'm just looking out for you.

You're the most important thing in my life.

Then how come I'm never enough?

We don't have time for this.

You're already late. Start getting ready.

How bad is it?

She's pissed.

I'm gonna have to stay close until things blow over.

You do what you gotta do.

I get it.

I found that dance studio you were talking about.

There's open auditions at the end of the summer.

I can't think about that right now.

Sure. Totally cool.

I...

I gotta go.

You know, I learned to sing powwow

at the dentist with no anesthetic,

so it went like this,

♪ Aah... ♪

Well, I see the Ladies' Fancy Shawl Dance

is ready to go, so, uh, Thompson Singers...

take it away!

Whoa!

We're gonna have to take a pause.

We got an eagle feather on the ground.

Gonna have to call in

one of the elders to do the pick-up ceremony.

Hey, Ernie.

It's not his fault, Mom.

I didn't tie it properly.

Just please calm down.

Don't tell me to calm down!

As soon as there's another intertribal,

you go out there

and get the people back on your side.

I dropped an eagle feather, Mom.

It's over!

We'll try again next weekend.

We don't give up, Jinny.

When we're down, we fight our way back.

That's what leaders do.

We have a reputation to uphold.

You've already embarrassed me enough.

- Embarrassed you? - Yes!

I am laying the groundwork for you,

introducing you to people who will help with your future,

and all you're doing

is running around like a lovesick school girl!

That boy is going nowhere fast,

and he'll take you down with him.

Cut her some slack, Cara.

She blows her life on him,

the next thing you know, she's got a bunch of kids,

and she's working at the mall!

She got into the best school there is

because she didn't lose focus of her dream,

and I'm not gonna let her stop now!

It's not my dream, Mom!

I want to be a dancer!

I don't want to go to that stupid law school.

That's what you want, and I don't wanna be you!

I never did!

Jinny.

I'm sorry, Mom, I didn't mean--

It wasn't your fault.

She-she doesn't eat, or rest,

or do anything she's supposed to.

I stressed her out.

I know better.

What if she doesn't come out of it?

This is your mother we're talking about.

She'll be fine.

If she pulls through, we have to make changes.

I'll work harder.

Jinny!

You already operate at 300%.

Just like your mother.

And she's in a hospital bed.

Learn from that.

Are you the Rosette family?

Cara had a sudden reactive hypoglycemic attack.

We put her on an IV and stabilized her.

She's conscious now.

How often does she faint like that?

Uh, it's been happening a lot lately.

She's under a lot of stress.

Well...

against our advice, she wants to leave,

so... monitor her.

If she doesn't manage her diabetes,

it could result in more serious issues--

brain damage, maybe even death.

What mumbo-jumbo

is that witch doctor filling your head with now?

I heard what happened.

Moccasin telegraph.

Yeah, I just came by to see if Nora's stuff was okay.

Got it covered.

Any word?

They're heading back.

Cara's gonna be okay. No thanks to you.

Do you get a sick thrill from tearing apart that family?

Leave Jinny alone.

You're not wanted.

I'll let her decide that.

What'd you think's gonna happen, T'l Chaco? Huh?

You think she was gonna leave all this for you?

You're worthless!

You know, they, uh... tried to make us disappear--

our songs, our dances--

but we fought back because we're warriors,

and we're still here,

and we're still dancing, and we're still singing...

so we never got anywhere

by fighting amongst one another.

The only way we got to where we are today

was by fighting together!

Eh--

Oh, boy.

Really brings a tear to my thigh.

Yeah.

Okay, let's move along here.

Uh, let's all you dancers come out into the centre

and get ready for the Sneak Up!

Hey.

How's your mom?

Infuriating as usual,

so... fine.

I'm sorry about your feather.

You told me to tie it on top.

It was my fault.

I should've designed it differently.

You wore it because you trusted me.

I still trust you.

Next time you and Darren wanna mark territory,

pee in a corner.

He sucker-punched me.

Your mom wants you to stop seeing me...

doesn't she?

Is that what you want?

No.

But I think we should cool things down.

My mom needs me, you know?

Everything's just really messed up right now, and--

I need time.

Time for what?

Time to figure things out.

How to deal with this...

with us.

It has nothing to do with you.

It has everything to do with me!

If Darren was sitting here right now,

there'd be no problem.

There would be no problem if we kept things casual.

It's my fault.

It wasn't fair.

I don't want fair. I want you.

Jinny...

if you don't want this--

...then just tell me, and I'll go away.

I don't want you to go. It's just--

Everyone's just up on me,

and I can't breathe.

I just...

I need some time to think, and--

So you do want me to go away.

No!

Yes, but only so I can--

Got it.

Ryster, You wanna grab a bite?

Not now, Sawyer.

What do you mean, not now? There's snacks to be had!

- Sawyer, quit it. - Come on, old boy.

As Mr. Furious once said, someone must've

ripped out the "Q" section outta my dictionary,

'cause I don't know the meaning of the word "quit."

I said stop it!

Jesus, Sawyer! Why do you gotta be so annoying?

Wait.

Sawyer, I didn't mean that.

Beautiful dancer, isn't she?

I only want my daughter to be happy.

That's all I care about too.

Really?

Because ever since she met you,

she's been angry and unfocused...

doubting everything she's worked for

her entire life.

And you think that's because of me.

I see the way she looks at you...

talks about you.

You hold some kind of power over her.

That must make you feel pretty special.

Thing is, Riley...

you're not special.

Neither am I.

Not compared to Jinny.

She has more potential than the two of us combined.

Would you be willing to watch her slip into mediocrity?

You mean slip to my level?

She could never slip to your level...

...but she'd pretend to to make you happy.

There's no place for you in her life.

I think you know that.

There's the, uh, frybread eating contest

later on, and, uh,

I think Joe's a shoo-in for that.

Aren't you, Joe?

You think you can take my boy?

Why don't you get your own family?

- Let-Let's go. Hey, come on. - Hey, Riley--

We'll talk about it over there.

- Get off me! - We need Security over here.

Don't touch me!

Security!

Dad!

Get off! Riley, my boy!

Let go! Let go, I got him. Let's go!

Riley! Look what they made me do!

Come on. Let's go.

- Are you okay, Riley? - Don't, Jinny!

Your mom was right. You're better than me.

Come on. Come on.

Let's go. - Riley...

Just go away!

Just go away.

Come on.

Hey. Hey, you okay?

I'm sorry!

Riley, I'm sorry!

Riley's gone!

I was fucked up.

I'm sorry.

Riley! I'm sorry!

Riley!

Get up! Get up.

Riley!

Get in there.

Get in, Miles.

I'm driving him home.

You don't have to. I'll take--

No!

I'm tired of this! I wanna go home.

I'll just go get the drum blessed,

then I'll meet you back at my place.

You're a good kid, Riley.

You don't deserve any of this.

I love you.

Jinny, are you okay?

What did you say to him, Mom?

To who?

Riley!

He said you told him he wasn't good enough for me.

Jinny--

When you were my age,

you were running around flophouses in East Vancouver!

Who are you to judge? Riley has done nothing wrong!

I just don't want you to make the same mistakes I did.

How could I?

You never let me make mistakes!

I don't even know what I want anymore.

That's okay!

I know.

Ohh...

I need you, son.

I need you.

Hey.

Hey, look, I'm sorry.

For what?

Being a drunk?

Humiliating me?

Are you talking about yesterday, or just... my entire life?

What are you sorry for, Dad?

Never having food in the house?

Always losing jobs?

Throwing me around when you get pissed?

Driving Mom away so she can get herself killed?

Are you talking specifics,

or is this just a general catch-all apology?

Yes.

"Yes" what?

Which is it?

All of it!

All of it, okay? I--

I...

I messed up! I know. I-I-I can't make right--

Can you bring Mom back?

No.

No, you can't make that right, can you?

That's not fair.

It's not fair to live like this either.

You're on your own.

Look, I'm, uh...

I'm sorry about what happened.

I get it.

Already forgotten.

Did I ever tell you about Gwen Stacy?

She was the college sweetheart of Peter Parker.

Peter Parker as in Spider-Man?

Yes, Riley. How many other Peter Parkers do you know?

Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy were very much in love

until Gwen's dad was killed

when Spider-Man was fighting Dr. Octopus.

That sucks.

Tell me about it.

Gwen blamed Spider-Man for her father's death,

but they eventually worked through it,

and their romance was rekindled.

So... love conquers all,

is that it?

Well, yeah,

but then Gwen was kidnapped by the Green Goblin.

He threw her off a bridge.

Luckily, Spider-Man shot webs around her legs,

and he stopped her fall.

Okay... cool.

Not cool. The sudden stop snapped her neck.

She died.

Jesus! Like, so, Spider-Man shouldn't have saved her?

What was the point of the story?

The point is,

Gwen Stacy was always going to die,

whether Spider-Man intervened or not.

It was her fate.

Spider-Man was devastated,

but he kept fighting crime

and spinning webs to help people.

That's how you save the world.

You keep going.

With great power comes great responsibility.

Exactly.

Did Peter ever get over Gwen?

Oh, yeah.

He hooked up with Mary Jane Watson

pretty quick after that.

But then, Gwen Stacy came back as a clone,

but he wasn't into her anymore,

so... there was that.

There was that.

Feel better?

More confused.

Well, that's women for ya.

All right, we're gonna turn it over

to the Wolves Lake Drummers,

first time singing for us today.

Fresh new drum, fresh new start,

but that's what it's all about, isn't it, folks?

A fresh new day brings a promise of a fresh new start.

Okay, take 'er away!

Give 'er beans.

I think this is the last one.

I'm sorry you get to miss the last powwow.

That's all right.

The boys gotta learn how to lead on their own some time.

Hey.

I found these in your room.

They're real good.

You know, you should keep going with that.

You need anything? You know, like... money?

I don't got very much, but--

I'm good.

I know you don't wanna keep hearing me say I'm sorry,

but I am.

I know.

I'm sorry too.

No, it's all me.

Look, I, uh... I spoke to a counselor,

and they're gonna get me in treatment.

I'm really happy for you.

I mean it.

Uh...

I-I got something for you.

Look, if-- if you ever get a chance

to be as happy as we are in that photo,

just... don't let it slip away.

Yes, sir.

Take care of my boy.

Come eat lunch.

I'm not hungry.

Oh, my God. Thank you.

I'm starving.

I'm sorry about Riley.

He-he was sweet and cute

in, like, an Edward Scissorhands kind of way.

Y-you know, broody and delicate,

but he can still cut you, and that's hot.

I am actually gonna miss him.

He's not dead, Robin.

He's still hot and sweet and smart.

Just... not here.

Not with me.

Anyway, it's over.

I just have to focus and get on with it.

You just sounded exactly like your mom.

Did he ever tell you why she left?

'Cause he was a drunk

and she needed to get away from him?

Your dad wasn't a drunk until after she left him.

She left

because he promised he would love her

with all of his heart for the rest of their lives.

Did he?

Sure.

Loved her...

quietly...

without showing it much.

It got to the point

where she couldn't tell

if they were married or roommates.

That sucks.

It's still no reason to abandon her baby.

Yeah.

Your mother left you with Miles, but...

it wasn't supposed to be forever.

She thought if she left

it would kick your dad in the ass,

and he would fight for her,

but before we could see how it would turn out,

your mother...

she had her accident.

She didn't wanna leave you behind.

She loved you.

You know, and it's obvious that...

that Jinny loves you too.

Doesn't matter. She's leaving.

Yeah.

That's what people do

when they don't know that they're loved.

They leave,

and sometimes, they never come back.

Can you live with that?

Or are you willing to fight?

What if I fight and she still leaves?

Well, then you did everything that you could,

and, unlike--

your dad,

you won't have to spend the rest of your life

wondering "what if?"

It's the last day of the powwow.

It's the last powwow of the year.

Maybe we should go check it out.

That's what I thought you said.

Is Jinny here?

She's in the arbor.

Chief.

I know you think I'm not good enough for Jinny,

but I love her.

I'll go anywhere, do anything to make her happy,

and I'm gonna tell her that.

Maybe she'll reject me, which would suck,

or maybe she'll say yes, which would rock,

and I'd see you at Christmas dinner.

I hope you'd set out a plate for me.

Either way...

I have to know.

Okay, bye.

I'm, uh-- I'm just his...

his driver.

Hey, you know what you call a Cree with no lips?

Pointless.

And speaking of lips, uh, ladies,

get out there and start trawling for a snag,

and get ready for the big Owl Dance.

Hoot, hoot. Heh heh.

And, uh...

West Nicola Singers...

take it away!

I'm sorry I snapped.

None of that was about you.

I know.

My mom's wrong about you...

and whatever crappy things you think about yourself,

you're wrong about you too.

I missed you.

I had to see you,

even if it was for the last time.

We always knew it would have to end.

What if it doesn't have to?

There's those auditions

for that dance studio in Vancouver.

My school's paid for.

Everything's set up.

I can't move to Vancouver.

Then I'll move to Toronto.

I just wanna be with you. I don't care where.

I can't let you follow me across the country.

What if it doesn't work out?

What if it does?

People are counting on me.

My mother--

it'll kill her.

I can't risk it. I'm sorry.

Okay.

I can live with you saying no to me,

but your dream is to be a dancer.

Don't throw that away.

Don't wake up years from now asking yourself "what if?"

I love you, Jinny.

I wanted to say it the first time I saw you.

I love you.

I--

I don't even know what to say.

If you feel the same way, just tell me.

Might as well. We got nothing else to lose.

Your category is almost up.

How you holding up?

Our last powwow before she leaves,

and Jinny hates me.

She doesn't hate you.

She loves you.

It's why she's agreed to go to Toronto.

To make you happy.

None of this is for me.

Everything I've ever done has been for her.

It's not what she wants.

When she was five, she wanted to be a princess.

At 13, she wanted to marry Drake.

Now she wants to be a professional dancer.

None of those things are realistic.

She may hate me now,

but in time,

she'll realize that I was right.

And there it is.

What?

Being right.

When you were her age,

you did so many things wrong,

and now you're obsessed with being right.

Wrong.

If our mother had looked out for us

the way I look out for Jinny...

...I wouldn't have made those mistakes.

Your mistakes led to Jinny.

I was lucky.

You weren't lucky.

You overcame!

You were forged in fire.

You never even let Jinny get close to the heat.

You gotta trust you did your job good enough

that she can grow from her mistakes,

just like you did.

So you think I should sit back and let her throw her life away?

No, I think you should sit back

and love her no matter what.

You keep pushing her,

eventually you'll push her away.

Okay, now it's time for the Ladies'

Fancy Shawl competition.

Kick them drummers.

You have opportunities

I never dreamed of,

and you seem intent on sabotaging them.

You can do anything.

I am laying the groundwork for you,

and all you're doing

is running around like a lovesick schoolgirl!

Your dream is to be a dancer.

Don't throw that away.

Don't wake up years from now asking yourself "what if?"

Take it away!

Your dream is to be a dancer.

Don't throw that away.

Don't wake up years from now, asking yourself "what if?"

Mom, I'm sorry. I had to!

Watching you out there was just--

I wasn't trying to hurt you!

No.

I saw a passion in you I've never seen before.

You have to dance--

not as a hobby, as a life.

Everything we worked for, my future...

That's not your future.

I spent my life shielding you from pain...

but it was my pain I was shielding you from,

and it was my dreams I was pushing on you.

That wasn't fair.

Mom!

You're amazing.

You fight for our people.

You give us pride and hope.

Maybe some day,

a kid will see me dance and get inspired.

Could you be proud of me for that?

I have always been proud of you.

You have to do what makes you happy.

I love you, Mom!

I love you too, baby girl.

And you both love Auntie Nora!

Mm.

What do I do?

Go get your life!

You have your whole life ahead of you.

Look forward. Don't look back.

You're right.

Vancouver, here we come.

That's just some, uh, nice dancing out there,

a little, uh... hoo-hoo-hoo with the--

pretty nice.

Thanks.

They're gone.

Haven't you heard of the old, uh, moccasin telegraph?

A champagne-coloured truck...

hasn't made it to the exit yet.

Stop... that... truck!

What's happening?

Oh! We're doing a thing?

Awesome!

I guess we're doing a thing.

Run!

Riley!

Riley!

Riley! Stop!

Stop that truck, the champagne one!

Riley!

Riley!

Stop that truck!

Spirit Hawk!

Go, Sawyer! You can do it!

Go, go, Gadget drive!

Hey, that's my truck!

Sorry. I'll bring her right back!

Don't tell my mom. Thanks!

Aah!

Hey! My truck!

Stop!

Whoa!

Sawyer!

Are you crazy?

Why'd you stop us?

I literally have no idea.

Riley!

Jinny?

Thank you.

Yes.

Yes what?

Yes... I love you.

I knew it the moment I saw you too.

I don't know what's gonna happen.

Maybe we're making a huge mistake, but...

I'm ready to take that chance.

Do you want me to still go with you?

More than anything.

Is that what you want?

More than anything.

Whoo!

Just so you know,

I'm not going there just for you.

You better not be.

I'll see ya at Christmas.

I'll set out a plate for you.

You... owe me braid wraps.

I expect to be fully stocked for next summer.

A full year?

Never mind braid wraps.

I'll have a whole clothing line by then.

Oh!

Mom, I promise--

All you need to promise

is take care of yourself.

Be happy.

I'll send more stuff later.

If you need help, I'm here for you.

We all are!

We are family.

Fam-jam!

Aww.

Let's go home.

That was pretty cool, kid.

So, sweet thing, you ready to--

Yeah, still not gonna happen.

Got it. Cool. Cool.

Whoo!

Well, folks, that's it for the summer.

One more year.

Have a safe journey home...

and I hope you found the love of your life.

Even better, I hope you found

the love that's within yourself,

and if you didn't,

there's always next year,

and another sweet summer powwow.

Okay.

♪ Hey now ♪

♪ Hey now, baby ♪

♪ Say you wanna start a revolution this way ♪

♪ Hey now ♪

♪ Hey now, baby ♪

♪ Say you wanna start a revolution this way ♪

♪ Hey now ♪

♪ Hey now, baby ♪

♪ Say you wanna start a revolution this way ♪

♪ Hey now ♪

♪ Hey now, baby ♪

♪ Say you wanna start a revolution this way ♪