The Rez

The Rez (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.

Series Cast

Ryan Rajendra Black

Silas Crow

Jennifer Podemski

Sadie Maracle

Darrell Dennis

Frank Fencepost

Tamara Podemski

Lucy Pegahmagabow

Elaine Miles

Mad Etta

Gary Farmer

Chief Tom

Adam Beach

Charlie

Kari Matchett

Tanya Nanibush Beakhert

Patricia Collins

Eleanor Nanibush

Seasons

Specials

1 Episodes •

Season 1

6 Episodes • 1996

Season 2

13 Episodes • 1997