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Hosted by Paul LaRoche, “Hidden Heritage” is a brand new show premiering on RFD-TV in September 2009 that will share inspiring and uplifting stories that come from his personal journey into Native America. As founder of the award-winning contemporary Native American group, Brulé and AIRO (American Indian Rock Opera), Paul and his family have traveled across the heartland performing their unique blend of music for 12 years. Show topics for “Hidden Heritage” are gathered from their own experiences as they reconnected with Paul’s blood family from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and met indigenous people from all walks of life.
The episodes will cover a variety of themes—some with humor, some with important historical elements, some with musical components—whether told from the simple setting of their backyard fire pit or the grandness of America’s majestic Mount Rushmore National Monument.
The show will take a close look into life on the Lower Brule Sioux Reservation, one of the tribes that made up the Great Sioux Nation. Another episode will showcase a current day Native American Pow Wow, an annual event that’s “part county fair, part family reunion, and part church social.” This unique festival brings all generations together for three days to celebrate Lakota traditions through song, dance, and ceremony.
Paul’s re-entry into Native America has given him the opportunity to spend time with Lakota elders and spiritual leaders. Listen in as Paul sits down with Sioux elders and tribal leaders to hear in their own words some of the great wisdoms that have been passed down through the generations.
Cameras follow Paul to historic and sacred Siouan sites, such as Mato Paha, Bear Butte State Park, and Paha Sapa, the beautiful Black Hills. Viewers will see why this area in the southwestern corner of the state is considered “the jewel of South Dakota” and is still one of America’s great family vacation destinations.
Paul and friends take to the road via motorcycle and travel the back roads of reservation lands with stops at historical sites and breathtaking scenic overviews along the way. Other episodes spotlight Native American arts and introduce American Indian festivals held in cities and small towns all across the country.
Wildlife and nature have played a significant role to the American Indian culture for centuries. Paul and Shane will take a close look at how hunting and conservation programs operate on Native American lands. Farming and ranching topics are also covered when Paul makes a visit to the Lower Brule Tribal Farm to talk about land ownership, the beef industry, and agricultural principles on reservation lands.
Join along with Paul and his family as they retrace their steps across the heartland, reuniting with people who have impacted their journey, showcasing the best of Native America to the RFD-TV audience.
Paul and friends take to the road via motorcycle and travel the back roads of reservation lands with stops at historical sites and breathtaking scenic overviews along the way. Other episodes spotlight Native American arts and introduce American Indian festivals held in cities and small towns all across the country.
