What In the World

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  • 2013
  • 1 Season

Indigenius is a television series that covers a wide range of topics related to indigenous peoples throughout the world. One of the shows produced by Indigenius is What in the World, a travel and exploration program that takes viewers to different corners of the globe, highlighting the unique cultures, histories, and stories of indigenous communities.

The show is hosted by a cast of indigenous peoples who are experts in their respective fields. Viewers are taken on a journey to different parts of the world, from the jungles of South America to the tundras of the Arctic, to uncover the incredible diversity of indigenous cultures that exist beyond our borders.

Each episode of What in the World focuses on a different theme, such as food, music, or art. The hosts meet with local indigenous people, share meals with them, listen to their songs, and learn about their crafts. They also visit historic sites and significant natural landmarks, exploring the links between indigenous cultures and the environment.

One of the great aspects of What in the World is the attention it pays to stories that are often overlooked. For example, in an episode titled "Indigenous Women," the hosts visit a Mayan community in Guatemala to learn about the unique role of women in their culture. Another episode explores the art of Haida Gwaii, a remote archipelago off the coast of British Columbia that is home to some of the most impressive indigenous art in the world.

What in the World is not just about celebrating the beauty and diversity of indigenous cultures; it also confronts some of the challenges and issues that these communities face today. Episode 1, "Vanishing Languages," highlights the critical state of indigenous languages around the world, as many are in danger of disappearing altogether. The episode explores how language is inseparable from culture and identity, and how the decline of indigenous languages is indicative of broader issues facing indigenous communities today.

The show is filmed beautifully, with stunning cinematography that captures the natural beauty and diversity of the locations visited. The hosts are engaging and knowledgeable, providing insights into indigenous cultures that are often difficult to find elsewhere.

Overall, What in the World from Indigenius is an enlightening and fascinating travel program that offers viewers a unique insight into the world of indigenous cultures. The show is not only educational but also entertaining, providing viewers with an immersive and engaging experience that they will not soon forget.

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Sierre Leone - After Ebola
10. Sierre Leone - After Ebola
June 5, 2016
The Upper West Africa Ebola epidemic has ended. The foreign nurses and doctors have left. The tented treatment units have been packed away. The 28,603 people who died from the disease have been buried. These bare facts hide the emotional toll that the disease took on the people of Sierra Leone.
Ghana - Digital Dumping
9. Ghana - Digital Dumping
June 5, 2016
The Agbogloshie dump in Accra, Ghana's capital city. Europe and the world's electronic dumping ground. Here hundreds of people sift through the discarded debris of the digital age. Hammer and chisel are the only tools as the workers strip and burn the plastic sending plumes of toxic smoke into the capital's air.
Afghanistan - Malalai Joya Enduring Freedom
8. Afghanistan - Malalai Joya Enduring Freedom
June 5, 2016
Malalai Joya has only known war. Four days after her birth the USSR invaded her country. Since then exile and resistance has been her life. She has confronted warlords, the Taliban, Isis and as she moves from one safe house to another she continues that struggle inside this war-torn country.
Algeria and Western Sahara
7. Algeria and Western Sahara
May 4, 2015
For forty years they have lived in exile in the hottest part of the Algerian desert. The Sahrawi people of Western Sahara: the forgotten people of Africa. Theirs is a story of abandonment and systematic human rights abuse.
Libya - Revenge and Reconciliation
6. Libya - Revenge and Reconciliation
May 4, 2015
Like dominoes, the 2011 Arab Spring felled some of North Africa's most notorious dictators. Among them Muammar Qadhafi, the de facto ruler of Libya for nearly 42 years. But the hope and hype of the Arab spring that caught the world off-guard quickly unraveled.
El Salvador Prisons
5. El Salvador Prisons
May 4, 2015
Latin American prisons are some of the most brutal and overcrowded in the world. But change is afoot. El Salvador's Yo Cambio programme is attempting to develop a more humane and human rights approach to incarceration.
Body Talk in Togo
4. Body Talk in Togo
April 3, 2014
People with disabilities in poorer countries are among the most forgotten, very often hidden away, perceived as a curse on the family, as a social embarrassment and a cultural / religious defilement. In Togo an estimated 620,000 (8.7%) people have disabilities. But among the forgotten are those who are making their own way.
Still Birth in South Sudan
3. Still Birth in South Sudan
April 3, 2014
On 9 July 2011, South Sudan was born on a wave of hope and promise but its birth was stilled in violence and corruption. The country is tearing itself apart, a conflict that is rooted not just in its colonial past but in a manifestation of current colonial competitiveness.
South Korea - Jeju's Aching Heart
2. South Korea - Jeju's Aching Heart
April 3, 2014
The decision by the Korean government to build a naval base on what locals call sacred Gureombi Rock was taken in 2007. Protests and obstruction by locals delayed the commencement of the construction. However, seven years on the building of the base is well on its way. Opposition continues as the people of Gangeong continue to block its construction.
BloodMatch - The United States of America & Israel
1. BloodMatch - The United States of America & Israel
March 12, 2013
From South to North, from East to West, from healthy bodies to the mortally sick, from poorer bodies to more affluent bodies, from black and brown bodies to white ones, from poor men to rich men, a new trade has opened up. The trade in body parts: livers, retinas and kidneys, particularly kidneys.
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  • Premiere Date
    March 12, 2013