TIPI TALES SEASON ONE
COLLECTION ONE DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-00-7
1. TREE OF LOVE
Elizabeth decides that nobody can do anything as well as she can.
Synopsis
When Sam and Russell help Elizabeth decorate their favorite tree, Elizabeth quits when they don't bring her the
decorations she wanted. Only after talking to Eagle does Elizabeth realize what love is.
Themes: Love (Eagle)
Guest Stars: Tracy McCorrister
2. THE WINNER
Junior wins a game by cheating.
Synopsis
Junior has an idea for a game. He, Elizabeth and Sam must find and correctly name five different things that grow.
But when Elizabeth starts winning, Junior, not knowing the correct names, makes up names to trick Sam, the judge.
Sabe teaches him about honestly and integrity.
Themes: Honesty (Sabe)
Guest Star: Gerry Barrett
3. THE LOSER
Elizabeth gets upset with Junior and Sam when they get tired of looking for her lost things.
Synopsis
Elizabeth is having a ‘loser' day; she has lost her muffins, hat and backpack. When Junior and Sam get tired of
helping her look for everything, Elizabeth gets angry with them. Wolf teaches her about being responsible for her own
possessions.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Guest Star: Curtis Jonnie
4. PUDGY BEAR
Russell is crushed when Elizabeth accuses him of looking like a pudgy bear.
Synopsis
Russell and Junior are joking during Elizabeth's yoga class when Elizabeth accuses Russell of looking like a pudgy
bear. Russell then goes off to talk to Bear who helps him see that it takes courage to keep strong and fit.
Theme: Courage (Bear)
Guest Star: Ray St. Germain
TIPI TALES SEASON ONE (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION TWO DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-01-4
5. THUNDER
Samantha finds the courage to face her fear of thunder.
Synopsis
Elizabeth, determined to win a game, ignores Sam's fear of thunder. With Bear's help, Sam finds the courage to face
her fear and Elizabeth learns a lesson from Buffalo about listening.
Themes: Respect (Buffalo) and Courage (Bear)
Guest Stars: Tina Keeper and Ray St. Germain
6. THE PROMISE
When Sam promises to help Junior and Russell at the same time, she ends up disappointing both boys.
Synopsis
Sam had already agreed to help Russell pick berries when she agreed to help Junior look for arrowheads. She ends
up running back and forth between the boys and doesn't really help either. Turtle helps her understand that she can
say yes, no, or later.
Theme: Truth (Turtle)
Guest Star: Marsha Knight
7. THE TREE HOUSE
Russell is afraid to play in the tree house until Bear teaches him to face his fear.
Synopsis
When Great Grandfather builds a tree house for the children, Russell is afraid to climb into it. After Bear helps him
face his fear, Russell decides it is okay to play in the new tree house.
Themes: Courage (Bear) and Truth (Turtle)
Guest Stars: Ray St. Germain and Marsha Knight
8. THE RACE
Elizabeth boasts about her speed but ends up losing a race with Russell.
Synopsis
As in the classic Tortoise and Hare story, Elizabeth brags she can win any race with Russell. When he talks to Turtle,
Russell learns that all he has to do is put one foot in front of the other and keep on trying.
Themes: Humility (Wolf) and Truth (Turtle)
Guest Stars: Curtis Jonnie and Marsha Knight
TIPI TALES SEASON ONE (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION THREE DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-02-1
9. GIRL WHO CRIED WINDIGO
Sam learns that if you make up stories to trick others no one will believe you later on.
Synopsis
Bored with Junior's story telling, Sam makes up her own story pretending she needs help. After tricking the boys
several times, Great-Grandmother suggests she talk to Sabe, and just as Sabe predicts, when Sam really needs help,
the boys don't believe her.
Theme: Honesty (Sabe)
Guest Star: Gerry Barrett
10. BIG WHOPPER
Junior and Elizabeth try to increase their own importance by telling lies.
Synopsis
Upset that Junior is "too busy" to play with her, Elizabeth starts "telling tales" to make herself look more important.
Sabe helps them both look at themselves and value each other.
Theme: Honesty (Sabe)
Guest Star: Gerry Barrett
11. LITTLE GIRL LOST
Sam gets lost because she decides she doesn't have to listen to anyone.
Synopsis
When Russell tells Sam she can't play hide and seek in the 'big' forest, she ignores him and gets lost. Wolf helps her
realize it is important to listen to others and also teaches her what to do when you get lost.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Guest Star: Curtis Jonnie
12. TOO MANY WORDS
When Elizabeth tries to teach Sam and Junior to count to five in Ojibway, she rattles off all the words so fast that the
younger cousins have no hope of catching on.
Synopsis
When Elizabeth tries to teach Sam and Junior to count to five in Ojibway, she rattles off all the words so fast; they
have no hope of catching on. Elizabeth becomes frustrated with Sam and Junior. When Elizabeth has difficulty with
Great Grandmother’s quilt, she begins to have compassion for Sam and Junior. Wolf helps her realize learning is
done one piece at a time.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Guest Star: Curtis Jonnie
TIPI TALES SEASON ONE (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION FOUR DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-03-8
13. LAST LAUGH
When Russell decides never to laugh again, Beaver convinces him his laugh is his own unique gift.
Synopsis
When Elizabeth tells Russell he has a donkey laugh he decides never to laugh again until Beaver convinces him that
not only is his laugh special, but so is he.
Theme: Wisdom (Beaver)
Guest Star: Ted Longbottom
Available on Season One - Collection Four DVD
14. THE SONG
Elizabeth gets totally frustrated when Russell and Junior can't and won't sing her new song.
Synopsis
Elizabeth gets totally frustrated when Russell and Junior can't and won't sing her new song. Beaver helps Junior
realize he can't change Elizabeth and he should love her as she is, and then helps Elizabeth change her thinking so
they can play a game they all enjoy.
Theme: Wisdom (Beaver)
Guest Star: Ted Longbottom
Available on Season One - Collection Four DVD
15. SLEEPY TIME
Sam thinks she is too old to take naps.
Synopsis
Sam thinks she is too old for naps and wants to play with the big kids. When her falling asleep ruins the boy's lean-to,
Sam talks with Beaver who assures her that even he stills takes naps.
Themes: Respect (Buffalo) and Wisdom (Beaver)
Guest Stars: Tina Keeper and Ted Longbottom
Available on Season One - Collection Four DVD
16. POW WOW
When Junior tells Sam and Russell they are terrible dancers, he can't understand why they won't dance with him
anymore.
Synopsis
During Russell and Sam's practice for an upcoming pow wow, all Junior does is tell them what they are doing wrong.
Eventually Russell and Sam give up trying. Buffalo helps Junior understand that dancing is a gift for the creator, and
there is no wrong or right way.
Theme: Respect (Buffalo)
Guest Star: Tina Keeper
Available on Season One - Collection Four DVD
TIPI TALES SEASON ONE (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION FIVE DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-04-5
17. RABBIT HOP
When Sam makes fun of Junior's pow wow dancing, he decides never to dance again.
Synopsis
Junior decides never to dance again after Sam says he looks like a hopping rabbit. Sam learns to respect Junior and
his abilities after talking with Buffalo, and Junior, with Beaver's wisdom, comes to appreciate he is a gifted dancer.
Themes: Wisdom (Beaver) and Respect (Buffalo)
Guest Stars: Ted Longbottom and Tina Keeper
18. FLY A KITE
Russell doesn't want to help build a kite with Junior and Sam and then gets upset when they won't let him fly it.
Synopsis
When Junior and Sam build a kite, Russell is too busy reading a book to help. When it's ready to fly, Russell wants to
get involved. Beaver helps Russell learn that you have to work before you can play.
Theme: Wisdom (Beaver)
Guest Star: Ted Longbottom
19. FRIENDS
Elizabeth finds herself the target of Russell and Junior's anger when she tells each of them she likes their poem best.
Synopsis
Elizabeth helps Russell and Junior make up a poem, but not wanting to hurt either's feelings, she tells both boys
theirs is the best. Bear helps her understand that you don't have to have one best friend but you can have two great
friends at the same time.
Theme: Courage (Bear)
Guest Star: Ray St. Germain
20. MISSING PIE MYSTERY
After following a number of 'clues', Elizabeth decides it was Russell who took a missing pie.
Synopsis
When Elizabeth discovers a pie missing from the kitchen, she looks for clues that lead her to believe that Russell took
the pie. Even though Sam doesn't agree and Russell denies the accusation, Elizabeth won't change her mind. When
Great Grandmother points out the missing pie was in the oven all along, Turtle helps Russell realize the truth will
always prevail and Sabe helps Elizabeth realize that placing blame without knowing the truth can be hurtful.
Themes: Honesty (Sabe) and Truth (Turtle)
Guest Stars: Gerry Barrett and Marsha Knight
TIPI TALES SEASON ONE (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION SIX DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-05-2
21. ALL ABOUT ME
No one will play with Junior when all he does is talk about himself.
Synopsis
Junior is so busy making up a song all about himself that no one wants to play with him. Wolf helps him see the other
people around him.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Guest Star: Curtis Jonnie
22. STAND UP
Sam hides rather than tell Junior she doesn't want to play with him.
Synopsis
Afraid Junior will be mad at her, Sam hides so she won't have to tell him she doesn't want to play. After talking to
Great Grandfather, Sam visits Wolf to learn about being true to oneself.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Guest Star: Curtis Jonnie
23. CHOCOLATE SNATCHER
Sam cannot resist eating the box of chocolates Great Grandfather bought for Great Grandmother.
Synopsis
When Sam is left alone with the box of chocolates Great Grandfather bought for Great Grandmother, she cannot
resist them and ends up eating most of the box. Then she tells Elizabeth that Great Grandfather ate them. Bear helps
Elizabeth forgive Sam and Sabe helps Sam face her misdeed.
Themes: Courage (Bear) and Honesty (Sabe)
Guest Stars: Ray St. Germain and Gerry Barrett
24. PICKING BERRIES
Elizabeth learns about honesty when she denies saying she would help Sam pick berries.
Synopsis
Elizabeth lets Sam think she will help her pick berries, but when it comes time to do the work, she denies
responsibility, claiming she didn't actually 'say' she would help. Bear gives Sam the courage to finish a big job one
berry at a time, and Sabe helps Elizabeth look at honesty.
Themes: Courage (Bear) and Honesty (Sabe)
Guest Stars: Ray St. Germain and Gerry Barrett
TIPI TALES SEASON ONE (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION SEVEN DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-06-9
25. TUMMY ACHE
While on a hike with Junior, Russell eats all the food.
Synopsis
While Junior and Russell are on a hike, Russell, who is carrying the food in his backpack, sneaks bites until all the
food is gone. Eagle helps him understand that loving means caring and sharing.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Guest Star: Tracy McCorrister
Available on Season One - Collection Seven DVD
26. RUNNER BOY
Russell gives up his dream of racing when Junior makes fun of him for always falling down.
Synopsis
Russell gives up his dream of racing because Junior makes fun of him when he keeps falling down. Eagle shows
Junior how to be more loving and teaches Russell not to give up and to dream big ,even if he does trip and fall.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Guest Star: Tracy McCorrister
Available on Season One - Collection Seven DVD
TIPI TALES SEASON TWO
COLLECTION ONE DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-07-6
1. THE SCARIEST BOY
Russell plays naughty tricks on his cousins until Eagle teaches him about listening and responding to their feelings.
Synopsis
Russell makes a game out of scaring Sam and Elizabeth with his box of creepy crawlies. When they ask him to stop
he doesn’t listen. The tables are turned when Russell can’t find the box and is afraid his creepy crawlies are gone for
good. Great Grandfather admits he put the box away and suggests Russell visit Eagle. From Eagle, Russell learns
that love means you have to listen to the ones you love.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: bizindam (to listen)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
2. THE HELPER
Sam learns that being a helper is a special gift.
Synopsis
Sam is overrun trying to help everyone prepare for a Pow Wow. Sick and tired of only being a helper, Sam quits
helping forever. Great Grandmother guides her to Beaver who teaches her about the importance of the gift of
helping.
Theme: Wisdom (Beaver)
Word: wiiji’iwed (helper)
Guest Star: Ted Longbottom
3. SUGAR RUSH
Russell learns that what you eat now, can catch up with you later – too much sugar is not good for your body.
Synopsis
Russell spots the give-a-way bags Great Grandmother has prepared for after the Feast – which are filled with sweets!
He takes them and can’t resist emptying each bag and eating all the treats. All that sugar makes Russell a very hyper
boy. Great Grandmother sends him off to visit Beaver. Russell learns that taking care of your body means eating the
right foods.
Theme: Wisdom (Beaver)
Word: zhiiwanjigan (sweets)
Guest Star: Ted Longbottom
4. TREASURE HUNT
Junior is angry with Sam for ruining his treasure hunt until Eagle teaches him that you can’t stay mad when you love
someone.
Synopsis
Junior sets up a treasure hunt for Elizabeth. The problem is Sam, who was sent to hide the clues, can’t remember
where she hid them. Junior is angry. His perfect treasure hunt is ruined! Eagle helps Junior remember that when
you think of love you can’t stay mad.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: mikigan (treasure)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
TIPI TALES SEASON TWO (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION TWO DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-08-3
5. WHINER
When Sam whines about everything she learns that it’s up to her to decide how she wants to sound.
Synopsis
Sam can’t stop whining. It’s her new verbal response to everything. She offends everyone and is finally shut out –
even from an exciting outing looking for deer antlers. Great Grandfather directs her to Bear who helps her to see that
it’s up to her to decide how she wants to sound.
Theme: Courage (Bear)
Word: wiiyagiskiz (whiner)
Guest Star: Ray St. Germain
6. BEE GONE
Elizabeth is afraid of bugs until Buffalo helps her understand all creatures are wonderful and vital to the balance of
nature.
Synopsis
Elizabeth’s fear of bugs upsets a game of hide and seek. When a bee buzzes a little too close, Elizabeth runs for the
safety of the cabin. Great Grandfather suggests a visit to Buffalo – but how will Elizabeth make it through a forest full
of caterpillars, bugs and bees? Luckily she finds a way and Buffalo teaches her that every living thing is special.
Theme: Respect (Buffalo)
Word: gossag (scared)
Guest Star: Susan Aglukark
7. HAIR CUT
Angry with herself for cutting her hair, Sam learns that loving yourself means you don’t have to be ashamed of
mistakes you make.
Synopsis
Sam gets an idea when she sees a pair of scissors. She cuts her hair and immediately regrets it. She’s so ashamed
and angry she decides to hide from everyone. Eagle teaches her that if she forgives herself she doesn’t have to hide.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: gizaagi’in (i love you)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
8. BORED
Russell declares that everything is boring until Wolf helps him see that boredom is a choice.
Synopsis
Russell is bored. Great Grandmother, Elizabeth and Sam offer numerous exciting suggestions, but Russell brushes
them all off as boring – even swinging and building a fort. He is guided to Wolf where he realizes that boredom is a
choice – he alone can choose to be bored or have fun.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Word: biigiskaaj (boring)
Guest Star: Curtis Jonnie
Available on Season Two - Collection Two DVD
TIPI TALES SEASON TWO (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION THREE DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-09-0
9. I CANʼT HEAR YOU
Russell learns the hard way that pretending he can’t hear so he doesn’t have to do jobs is no fun at all. The truth will
always come out.
Synopsis
When Great Grandmother gives the children a job to do, Elizabeth and Junior are eager to assist. To avoid helping
out, Russell plays a drum loudly so he can’t hear any talk about jobs. When he learns that the job entailed making a
pie and then eating it, he is devastated. Turtle teaches Russell the value in being truthful.
Theme: Truth (Turtle)
Word: anokiiwin (he/she has a job)
Guest Star: Kimberly Dawn
10. TOO MUCH NOISE
Sam wants the whole world to be quiet, but learns there is room for everyone’s needs to be met.
Synopsis
Sam tries to sing her baby to sleep, but everyone is too noisy – even the birds and the wind. Wolf helps her to think
of the needs of others.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Word: gidoombiigizin (too loud)
Guest Star: Curtis Jonnie
11. SICK DAY
Russell pretends to be sick to get Sam’s attention. Turtle teaches him there is a difference between pretending and
not telling the truth.
Synopsis
Russell is crushed when the plans to go on a picnic are cancelled because Elizabeth is sick. He decides to pretend to
be sick so everyone will look after him. Sam believes him, but when his story keeps changing she grows suspicious.
Russell visits Turtle who teaches him there is a difference between pretending and not telling the truth.
Theme: Truth (Turtle)
Word: aakozi (sick)
Guest Star: Kimberley Dawn
12. CAMP OUT
Elizabeth learns to enjoy a game of pretend camping, even though it wasn’t her idea of a good time.
Synopsis
Elizabeth is disappointed that the big surprise Sam and Russell have planned for her is a pretend campout. She
makes fun of every element of the campout until Great Grandfather guides her to Buffalo who helps her to understand
respect for other’s feelings and efforts.
Theme: Respect (Buffalo)
Word: anangoonsag (stars)
Guest Star: Susan Aglukark
TIPI TALES SEASON TWO (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION FOUR DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-10-6
13. TAKING TURNS
Russell learns that sharing and taking turns is the best way to live and play.
Synopsis
Russell doesn’t want to take turns or share while playing house with Sam and Elizabeth. When Sam’s the baby – he
wants to be the baby. When Sam’s the dog – he wants to be the dog. Sam and Elizabeth become so frustrated they
tell Russell they don’t want to play with him. Russell leaves and finds a basket of Saskatoon berry muffins that Great
Grandmother baked for Sam. Russell is convinced Sam would never share them and eats them all. Eagle helps
Russell to understand that sharing can fill you with happiness.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: memeshkod (take turns/share)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
14. IʼM NUMBER ONE
Junior learns that being the oldest or tallest or fastest doesn’t mean he gets to put himself first all the time.
Synopsis
Junior decides that he is number one at everything – just because he is the oldest and tallest. He won’t let his
cousins try fishing until he catches one first, because he is the number one fisherman. He becomes frustrated with
their nattering and storms away because they are scaring all the fish. When Russell catches a fish Junior is very
disappointed. Wolf helps him understand that all people are equal.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Word: niin bezhig (i’m number one)
Guest Star: Curtis Jonnie
15. THE TRADE
Junior learns that not being honest to get what he wants hurts others and makes him unhappy as well.
Synopsis
Great Grandfather makes beautiful hand-carved stick horses for the children. When Junior accidentally breaks his, he
does a quick fix and convinces Sam to trade horses. When the horse breaks again, this time with Sam, she is
devastated, thinking she broke it. Great Grandfather finds out the truth and suggests Junior speak with Sabe.
Theme: Honesty (Sabe)
Word: mishtadim (horse)
Guest Star: Gerry Barrett
16. FINDERS KEEPERS
Russell learns the importance of returning things that don’t belong to him after he holds on to Junior’s necklace a little
too long.
Synopsis
Russell does not have anything special and when he finds Junior’s necklace he decides to keep it for a little while.
When Great Grandfather questions him about it, he reminds him about finders keepers losers weepers. Great
Grandfather suggests a visit to Sabe. Sabe asks Russell how he would feel if he were the loser. Russell
understands the importance of honesty and returns the necklace.
Theme: Honesty (Sabe)
Word: gichigegoowan (special)
Guest Star: Gerry Barrett
TIPI TALES SEASON TWO (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION FIVE DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-11-3
17. MOST IMPORTANT DAY
Elizabeth feels she can only trust herself with the most important job in preparing for a party. Wolf teaches her that
everyone’s time and work is equally important.
Synopsis
Elizabeth becomes full of herself while preparing for a party and only trusts herself with the most important job –
taking care of the balloons. She soon realizes she can’t move the balloons to the Tipi alone. Wolf helps her see the
value in everyone’s time and work.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Word: gichi-gegoo (important)
Guest Star: Curtis Jonnie
18. GONE FISHING
Sam learns to respect Junior’s special time with Great Grandfather.
Synopsis
Sam is jealous when she learns that Junior and Great Grandfather are going fishing without her. With Buffalo’s
guidance Sam learns to respect the special time Junior and Great Grandfather need to spend together and realizes
she will have her special time with Great Grandfather soon.
Theme: Respect (Buffalo)
Word: Manaaji (respect)
Guest Star: Susan Aglukark
19. DOUBLE TROUBLE
Sam thinks repeating everything her cousin’s say is a fun game until Buffalo reminds her about respecting others.
Synopsis
Sam thinks it’s great fun to repeat absolutely everything Russell and Elizabeth say – but she quickly becomes
annoying. Sam likes this game so much she even tries it on Great Grandmother. A visit with Buffalo is just what Sam
needs to help her realize that she hasn’t been very respectful to those around her.
Theme: Respect (Buffalo)
Word: gego (stop)
Guest Star: Susan Aglukark
20. MOCCASIN GAMES
When Great Grandmother organizes a unique contest for the children, Junior learns that to win without following the
rules is no win at all.
Synopsis
In the tradition of the Moccasin Games, Great Grandmother has organized a unique contest where the children have
to work together to win a race. Junior thinks he is the winner when he leaves his cousin’s behind. Great Grandmother
reminds him that he broke the rules – he was supposed to work with his cousins, not leave them behind. Eagle
teaches him that to win without love is no win at all.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: moccasin (shoe)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
TIPI TALES SEASON TWO (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION SIX DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-12-0
21. MINE
Sam learns that sharing is always more fun than keeping everything for yourself.
Synopsis
Sam decides the world is hers - and does not want to share with anyone. Great Grandfather guides her to Eagle who
teaches her that sharing is the greatest gift of all.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: niin akina (mine)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
22. GOOD MEDICINE
Russell learns that when he only takes what he needs from the land he is a true winner.
Synopsis
Great Grandfather asks the children to pick special herbs from the forest so that he can make some medicine.
Russell thinks it’s a game and decides he’ll pick the most and win! When he removes all the wild mint from the
canyon, Great Grandfather sends him to visit Buffalo. Buffalo teaches him to only take what he needs from the land.
Theme: Respect (Buffalo)
Word: mashkiki (medicine)
Guest Star: Susan Aglukark
23. SO SMART
When Sam can’t guess the answers to Great Grandfather’s riddles, she doesn’t feel very smart. Beaver helps her
discover that she is smarter than she thinks.
Synopsis
Great Grandfather creates a fun game with riddles and songs. Sam throws guesses out without even thinking – she’
wrong every time. Frustrated, Sam decides this game is no fun – she’s not smart enough. Great Grandfather sends
Sam to Beaver who helps her realize if she takes the time to listen and think she can figure out riddles.
Theme: Wisdom (Beaver)
WORD: amik (beaver)
Guest Star: Ted Longbottom
24. SURPRISE
Elizabeth really wants someone to surprise her with a gift. With Eagle’s gentle guidance she learns that giving is
better than receiving.
Synopsis
Everyone is talking about surprises and Elizabeth is convinced they must be for her. One by one she realizes she is
wrong – the surprises are for everyone except her. Eagle helps her to understand that giving surprises is more
rewarding than receiving them.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: niin eta (just for me)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
TIPI TALES SEASON TWO (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION SEVEN DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897394-13-7
25. MIGHTY HUNTER
Russell learns to respect the land after he is responsible for making a big mess in the yard.
Synopsis
Russell doesn’t want to stop playing his mighty hunter game to clean up, so he stashes a pile of newspapers behind
the Tipi where no one will see them. A storm blows in and scatters the papers all over the yard. Buffalo teaches him
that even mighty hunters help their families and respect the land.
Theme: Respect (Buffalo)
Word: giiyose (hunt)
Guest Star: Susan Aglukark
26. THE SHAWL
Sam learns how to find the courage to tell the truth when she takes something that doesn’t belong to her.
Synopsis
Sam is completely envious of Elizabeth’s beautiful new fancy dance shawl. When she borrows it and accidentally rips
it, she feels terrible. Great Grandmother offers to fix it and Bear helps Sam find the courage to be a good friend and
tell Elizabeth what happened.
Theme: Courage (Bear)
Word: agwan (shawl)
Guest Star: Ray St. Germain
TIPI TALES SEASON THREE
COLLECTION ONE DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897401-05-7
1. THE BRAVE EXPLORER
Russell learns that it is okay to be afraid - and it's okay to show it.
Synopsis
Russell is a brave explorer and challenges Sam and Elizabeth to try to scare him. They try everything, but nothing
seems to scare Russell. Finally they succeed, and Russell is embarrassed about being afraid. Bear teaches him that
it is okay to be afraid - and it's okay to show it.
Theme: Courage (Bear)
Word: inabin (look)
Guest Star: Ray St. Germain
2. THE SHARING CIRCLE
When Junior tries to lead his cousins in a serious sharing circle, he learns to respect what they have to share - even if
it's funny.
Synopsis
Junior decides to lead Sam and Russell in a sharing circle. He becomes frustrated when they don’t seem to be taking
the sharing circle seriously. Buffalo helps him realize that sharing circles don’t always have to be serious – they can
be fun too!
Theme: Respect (Buffalo)
Word: waawiyeyaa (circle)
Guest Star: Susan Aglukark
3. THE PARADE
Sam overcomes stage fright by learning that it is fun to share your gifts.
Synopsis
Sam can’t wait to take part in a parade. But when she learns she has to be the marching band she becomes
overwhelmed and very nervous. With Beaver’s guidance she learns that if she has fun sharing her gifts, the people
she shares them with will have fun too.
Theme: Wisdom (Beaver)
Word: zegendam (nervous)
Guest Star: Ted Longbottom
4. MY PUPPY
Elizabeth learns that taking care of a pet requires love, patience, responsibility, and hard work.
Synopsis
When Elizabeth plays with a stuffed dog she can’t help wishing she had a real puppy to love and care for. Russell
offers to pretend to be her puppy and Elizabeth plays along. But when Russell gets carried away acting like a real
puppy, Elizabeth thinks he’s ruining her fun. Great Grandmother advises her to speak with Eagle. Eagle helps
Elizabeth see that caring for a pet is a lot of work.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: animosh (dog)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
TIPI TALES SEASON THREE (CONTINUED0
COLLECTION TWO DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897401-06-4
5. THE SAND BOX
Sam learns that loving is sharing and sharing can be really fun if you give it a try.
Synopsis
When Great Grandfather builds a sandbox for the children, Sam and Russell can’t wait to play. But Sam has her own
ideas on how to build a perfect sand tipi village and continually sends Russell away to find things so that she can
have the sand box all to herself. When Great Grandfather discovers what’s going on he sends Sam off to chat with
Eagle. Eagle helps Sam realize that sharing can be really fun if you give it a try.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: caw-nishi-long-guck (sand)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
6. DRUM BOY
Russell learns that there is room for more than one superhero in the world.
Synopsis
After looking at a superhero comic, Russell becomes Drum Boy! Russell’s mission is to help those in need. Elizabeth
and Sam decide they want to be superheroes as well but Russell says no, there can only be one superhero. Great
Grandfather suggests Russell might want to speak with Wolf. Russell learns that helping is what heroes do and the
more heroes there are the better.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Word: kah soon gia daht (hero)
Guest Star: Aaron Peters
7. TOO MUCH TO DO
Sam learns that taking on too much isn’t a good idea.
Synopsis
Sam tries so hard to be a good worker that she ends up taking on too much responsibility. She feels like a failure
when she realizes she can’t do everything. Beaver helps her see that it’s hard to do a good job when you have too
much to do.
Theme: Wisdom (Beaver)
Word: nitah anoki (good worker)
Guest Star: Ted Longbottom
8. THE BIG BOX
Junior learns that you are never too old to use your imagination.
Synopsis
Russell uses his imagination to transform a big cardboard box into a variety of different toys. Sam quickly joins in the
fun. Junior wants nothing to do with it, believing that a big cardboard box is boring. When Junior is looking for
something else to do, Great Grandfather suggests he speak with Beaver. Beaver helps Junior to open his
imagination to a world of fun.
Theme: Wisdom (Beaver)
Word: makak (box)
Guest Star: Ted Longbottom
TIPI TALES SEASON THREE (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION THREE DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897401-07-01
9. ALONE TIME
Russell learns from Turtle that everyone needs some time alone.
Synopsis
Russell is in a playful mood and wants his cousins to join in. Junior is busy reading a book and Elizabeth is in the Tipi
playing on her own. Neither one wants to play with Russell right now, they just want to be alone. Russell doesn’t
understand this, why would anyone want to be alone? Great Grandfather suggests that Russell spend some time
with Turtle. During his visit with Turtle, Russell realizes that everyone needs some time alone.
Theme: Truth (Turtle)
Word: bay-zha-goh (alone)
Guest Star: Kimberly Dawn
10. TREE DAY
On tree planting day, Elizabeth learns the importance of finding the truth before she speaks.
Synopsis
Elizabeth and Junior are excited about planting trees, but Russell can think of other things he’d rather do. Junior and
Russell switch buckets without Elizabeth knowing and after finding Russell’s bucket, still full of trees, she tells Great
Grandfather that Russell didn’t finish his job. Great Grandfather knows the boys switched buckets and suggests that
Elizabeth visit Turtle. Turtle helps Elizabeth realize that it’s important to find out the truth before you speak.
Theme: Truth (Turtle)
Word: mitig-oog (tree)
Guest Star: Kimberly Dawn
11. THE GIFT
It’s Great Grandmother’s birthday, Sam learns that the best gift of all is love.
Synopsis
Sam, Elizabeth and Junior are very excited about Great Grandmother’s birthday party. Elizabeth and Junior have
made special gifts for Great Grandmother but Sam has nothing to give. She draws a picture, but it’s not nice enough,
she makes a necklace but it breaks. Sam decides she’s not going to the birthday party because she has nothing to
give Great Grandmother. Eagle helps Sam understand that the best gift she can give her Great Grandmother is love.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: meeneegwahn (gift)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
12. STICK TO IT
Junior can’t stick to what he starts but learns it’s always best to finish what you said you would.
Synopsis
Junior and Great Grandfather have plans to go pick wild herbs but Junior decides he would rather go play. After
playing with Elizabeth for a while Junior decides that he’d rather race boats with Russell. Junior quickly stops boat
racing when he learns Great Grandfather is going bird watching. Junior is eventually guided to Beaver who teaches
him the importance of finishing things he started.
Theme: Wisdom (Beaver)
Word: minen dah gut (fun)
Guest Star: Ted Longbottom
TIPI TALES SEASON THREE (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION FOUR DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897401-08-8
13. SPECIAL PIE
Russell learns to receive Sam's gift of a special pie with love - even though, to Russell, the pie appears to be the
worst pie in the world.
Synopsis
When Sam announces that she wants to make Russell a special pie, Russell worries that the pie won’t be very good.
He doesn’t trust that Sam knows how to make a good pie – not like one of Great Grandmother’s pies. Eagle helps him
to understand that special gifts should be received with love. Russell opens up to this idea and to his surprise the pie
is delicious!
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: pee too si jiguhn (pie)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
14. SAMʼS PET
Sam learns that respecting nature means letting creatures live free.
Synopsis
Sam finds a beautiful caterpillar and decides to keep it as a pet. She does everything she can to look after it, but it
doesn’t seem to be feeling well. When Great Grandmother discovers that Sam is keeping a caterpillar as a pet she
suggests Sam talk with Buffalo. Buffalo helps Sam see that wild creatures need to live free.
Theme: Respect (Buffalo)
Word: man it too shanse (caterpillar)
Guest Star: Susan Aglukark
15. SORRY
Sam learns that ‘sorry’ isn’t a magic word that makes everything better, but that showing you are sorry is what is
really important.
Synopsis
Sam is unhappy because Elizabeth doesn’t wake her up to help paint a picture. After Elizabeth says sorry Sam
figures that saying sorry makes everything better. Sam nearly ruins the painting and scares Russell in the forest.
She says sorry to Elizabeth and Russell without really meaning it and thinks that everyone should feel better. A talk
with Bear helps her to learn that showing your sorry is more important than just saying the word.
Theme: Courage (Bear)
Word: nia min jin ase (sorry)
Guest Star: Ray St. Germaine
16. RAINY DAY
Elizabeth learns that rain is integral to nature.
Synopsis
Elizabeth draws a beautiful chalk drawing in the canyon. When the rain washes it away, she’s devastated and
decides she doesn’t like the rain because rain ruins everything. Great Grandmother recommends she visit Buffalo.
Buffalo teaches her that rain is integral to nature.
Theme: Respect (Buffalo)
Word: gimiwan (rain)
Guest Star: Susan Aglukark
TIPI TALES SEASON THREE (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION FIVE DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897401-09-5
17. A FRIEND IN NEED
Junior learns that it’s never too late to say you’re sorry.
Synopsis
Junior is happy to help Russell build a kite because best friends like to help each other. But when Russell seems to
need help with everything, Junior loses his patience and leaves to fly his kite on his own. Junior soon realizes that he
needs help getting his kite up in the air. Wolf helps Junior realize that it’s never too late to say you’re sorry.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Word: nee jaw gun (friend)
Guest Star: Aaron Peters
18. PRETTY ME, PRETTY YOU
Elizabeth learns that being pretty on the inside is what really counts.
Synopsis
Elizabeth has taken quite a liking to her image in a mirror that Great Grandmother has given her. She thinks she is
the prettiest girl in the world and refuses to help Junior and Sam catch worms or gather sticks for their Grandparents.
She tells them, when you’re pretty you can’t do things like that because you will get dirty or mess up your hair.
Elizabeth visits Wolf and learns that being pretty on the inside is what’s really important.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Word: o nia-shia-shia (pretty)
Guest Star: Aaron Peters
19. MISSING COOKIES
Russell learns that his actions affect others.
Synopsis
Great Grandmother makes a batch of cookies for when Sam and Great Grandfather come back from their walk.
Russell can’t wait that long and ends up eating them all. To cover up Russell says that a squirrel ate them all. Great
Grandfather interrupts his walk with Sam and comes back to try and catch the squirrel. After a visit with Sabe,
Russell realizes that his actions affect those around him.
Theme: Honesty (Sabe)
Word: ahjiadamoonse (squirrel)
Guest Star: Gerry Barrett
20. 1 PLUS 2
Junior learns that it’s important to share knowledge.
Synopsis
Junior is learning to count and is becoming very good at it. He plays counting games with Russell and Sam even
though he knows they can’t count as well as he can. Junior wins all the games, but after a visit with Beaver, he
realizes that knowledge is a gift we share with each other and that he should help others learn.
Theme: Wisdom (Beaver)
Word: agindas (counting)
Guest Star: Ted Longbottom
TIPI TALES SEASON THREE (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION SIX DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897401-10-1
21. HAPPY INSIDE
Russell learns that living by the Seven Teachings makes you feel happy inside.
Synopsis
Russell is having a very bad day. He feels grumpy and he doesn’t know why. Junior tries to make him feel better by
letting Russell play his drum, but it doesn’t work. Elizabeth thinks that if Russell dances it will make him happy.
Russell tries but the grumpies just won’t go away. Russell learns a very important lesson from Turtle that living by the
Seven Sacred Laws makes you happy.
Theme: Truth (Turtle)
Word: nishkendam (grumpy)
Guest Star: Kimberly Dawn
22. DREAM CATCHER
Russell learns that there is nothing wrong with having a little help when facing your fears.
Synopsis
Russell doesn’t want to take a nap because he’s afraid he might have a bad dream. He does everything he can to
stay awake. Great Grandmother suggests he visit Bear. Bear teaches Russell all about the dream catcher and even
admits to having one himself.
Theme: Courage (Bear)
Word: nibaa (sleep)
Guest Star: Ray St. Germain
23. PUPPET SHOW
Elizabeth learns to respect the creative talents of others.
Synopsis
When Great Grandmother gives the children a puppet theatre, the children are eager to play. Elizabeth takes on the
roll of director and tells her cousins things have to be done her way. When she feels that Sam and Russell have
ruined her puppet show she complains to Great Grandmother. Great Grandmother guides her to Wolf who helps her
to respect the creative talents of others.
Theme: Humility (Wolf)
Word: ah-dum-in-oh-gun (puppet)
Guest Star: Aaron Peters
TIPI TALES SEASON THREE (CONTINUED)
COLLECTION SEVEN DVD
ISBN: 978-1-897401-11-8
24. INUKSUK
Russell learns that his own creations will be wonderful if they come from him.
Synopsis
Great Grandfather teaches the children all about the inuksuk. Elizabeth and Junior have fun collecting rocks to make
their own inuksuk, but Russell can’t find any rocks that are good enough. He’s about to give up when he sees the
painted rocks around Great Grandmother’s garden. Russell takes them and makes a stunning inuksuk. When Great
Grandfather asks where he found the rocks he says he painted them himself. Great Grandfather guides Russell to
Turtle who helps him see that he should not have taken the rocks without permission and should tell everyone the
truth. In the end Russell learns that his own creations will be wonderful if they come from him.
Theme: Truth (Turtle)
Word: a-sin (rock)
Guest Star: Kimberley Dawn
25. SPIRIT NAME
Sam learns that loving someone means you’re happy when it is his or her special day.
Synopsis
Great Grandfather announces that he will give Junior a spirit name at a special naming ceremony. Sam becomes
jealous, as she wants a spirit name too. She tells her cousins that Eagle gave her a spirit name. Great Grandfather
suggests Sam might want to visit Eagle. Eagle teaches Sam that loving someone means you’re happy for him or her
when they have a special day.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: che-wee-zoot (name)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba
26. COSTUME DAY
Elizabeth learns that loving others means listening to their ideas.
Synopsis
It’s costume day and Elizabeth has great ideas on what Russell and Junior should be. Elizabeth is ‘Princess
Elizabeth Jingle Dancer’ and she wants Russell to be a backwards dancer and Junior to be a hoop dancer. Russell
and Junior have ideas of their own but Elizabeth doesn’t like them. Eagle teaches Elizabeth that it’s important to
listen to the ideas of others.
Theme: Love (Eagle)
Word: ky-nup-in-i-di-zut (costume)
Guest Star: Ilena Zaramba