Hidden Heritage

Host of Hidden Heritage, Paul LaRoche, shares 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 cover a variety of themes - some with humor, some with important historical elements, and some with musical components - whether told from the simple setting of their backyard fire

  • Episode 8   •   Air Date: Apr 25, 2019
    Bear Butte

    Bear Butte is the Mt. Sinai of the Cheyenne and sacred site of the Lakota.

    Episode 24   •   Air Date: Aug 15, 2016
    Legendary Artists - Oscar Howe

    A look at the life and times of world renowned artist Oscar Howe.

    Episode 23   •   Air Date: Aug 08, 2016
    Southern Tribes

    A visit with people and places of the Seminole Nation of Florida.

    Episode 22   •   Air Date: Aug 01, 2016
    Lakota Circles of Hope

    This program for Native American children brings hope to the under privileged.

    Episode 21   •   Air Date: Jul 25, 2016
    Outdoor Adventures - pt 2

    From the Colorado Rockies to the reservation prairie. with Shane LaRoche and friends.

    Episode 20   •   Air Date: Jul 18, 2016
    Gifts of Hope - pt 2

    A follow-up to the many donations that have poured in support to needy reservations.

    Episode 19   •   Air Date: Jul 11, 2016
    Drum Maker - Heartbeat of Mother Earth

    Heartbeat of mother earth: a visit with Dakota drum makers building the oldest known instrument of mankind.

    Episode 18   •   Air Date: Jul 04, 2016
    Native Entrepreneurs

    Henry Redcloud of Lakota is generating clean energy for Native Nations.

    Episode 17   •   Air Date: Jun 27, 2016
    Native Wisdom

    Author and Lakota elder, Floyd Hand, shares his insight and perspective on the Native America culture.

    Episode 16   •   Air Date: Jun 20, 2016
    Native American Actors - Sunny Skyhawk

    Hollywood actor Sunny Skyhawk talks about his life and Native Americans in the movies.

    Episode 15   •   Air Date: Jun 13, 2016
    Portrait of Native America - Don Doll

    Father Don Doll captures portraits of Native American youth.

    Episode 14   •   Air Date: Jun 06, 2016
    Winnebago Reservation

    Successful corporations from the Winnebago Reservation on the cutting edge of corporate America.

    Episode 12   •   Air Date: May 23, 2016
    McCrossen Boys Ranch

    An inside look at how McCrossen Boys Ranch helps Native American youth gain a second chance.

    Episode 11   •   Air Date: May 16, 2016
    Emerging Artists

    Native American artist and performers from the Denver Indian Market 2012.

    Episode 10   •   Air Date: May 09, 2016
    Sinte Gleska Tribal University

    Visit Sinte Gleska University, a well known tribal college in Rosebud, SD.

    Episode 13   •   Air Date: May 03, 2016
    The Elders

    Join us as we share stories and wisdom from tribal elder Jerome Kills Small.

    Episode 9   •   Air Date: May 02, 2016
    The Gordon Bird Family

    The talented Gordon Bird Family from SD shares stories from their travels.

    Episode 7   •   Air Date: Apr 18, 2016
    National Eagle Repository

    Visit the national eagle feather repository in Denver, CO.

    Episode 6   •   Air Date: Apr 11, 2016
    Pre-Historic Indian Village

    Prehistoric Indian village in Mitchell is South Dakota’s only active archaeological site.

    Episode 5   •   Air Date: Apr 04, 2016
    Famous Dave's BBQ

    Dave Anderson, founder of Famous Dave’s Barbeque is a true Native American success story.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Mar 28, 2016
    Prairie Edge

    Prairie Edge in Rapid City, SD is the premier gallery for the Art of the Lakota.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Mar 21, 2016
    Blood Run

    Blood Run in SE South Dakota is one of the oldest sites of human habitation in the US.

    Episode 1   •   Air Date: Mar 14, 2016
    Journey to the Summit - Harney Peak

    Join Paul LaRoche as he travels to Rapid City, South Dakota, and visits Black Elk Mountain, also known as Harney Peak.

  • Episode 12   •   Air Date: Mar 07, 2016
    Native American Veterans

    A look back at war heroes and veterans of Native America.

    Episode 11   •   Air Date: Feb 26, 2016
    The Last Musical Frontier

    Explore the music of Native America.

    Episode 10   •   Air Date: Feb 22, 2016
    Texas Indian Market 2011

    Return to the 2011 Texas Indian market in Arlington, TX.

    Episode 8   •   Air Date: Feb 08, 2016
    Bill Miller

    An interview with Bill Miller, a Grammy award-winning Native American singer-songwriter.  

    Episode 7   •   Air Date: Feb 01, 2016
    CADDO Solutions

    Visit CADDO Solutions, a successful 100% Indian-owned national office products company.

    Episode 6   •   Air Date: Jan 25, 2016
    Tocabe

    Tocabe is a Native American-owned Restaurant in Denver serving a unique Tribal cuisine.

    Episode 5   •   Air Date: Jan 18, 2016
    Gerard Baker

    The story of Gerard Baker, the first Native American national park superintendent, culminating in "Live at Mt Rushmore: Concert for Reconciliation of the Cultures."

    Episode 4   •   Air Date: Jan 11, 2016
    Legends of the Lakota

    J.J. Kent visits with Paul in WIsconsin at the Potawatomi Trails PowWow.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Jan 04, 2016
    Native American Dance Styles

    Traditional Native American dancers explain and demonstrate dance styles old and new.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Dec 28, 2015
    Indian Market - Native Artists

    The 2011 Colorado Indian Market in Denver with visit various Native American artists.

    Episode 1   •   Air Date: Dec 21, 2015
    Behind the Scenes and the Rose Parade

    Behind the scenes as Brulé participates in the Tournament of Roses Parade 2011.

  • Episode 13   •   Air Date: Mar 21, 2020
    Indian Education

    A visit to the St. Joseph Indian School in Chamberlain, SD.

    Episode 12   •   Air Date: Mar 14, 2020
    Rez Ride 2010

    Sights along the historical Lewis & Clark Trail in South Dakota.

    Episode 11   •   Air Date: Mar 08, 2020
    Circle of Celebration

    Journey along the Native American Pow Wow trail in 2010.

    Episode 10   •   Air Date: Mar 01, 2020
    Reservations

    A visit to the lower Brule Sioux Reservation in South Dakota.

    Episode 9   •   Air Date: Feb 23, 2020
    The Brotherhood: Native American Hunts & Wildlife

    Shane LaRoche shares Native American hunting and fishing traditions and philosophies.

    Episode 8   •   Air Date: Feb 16, 2020
    Native American Music

    Native American wood flute player Lowry Begay teams with Nicole LaRoche.

    Episode 7   •   Air Date: Feb 09, 2020
    Behind the Scenes

    Behind the scenes with Brulé, live from the RFD-TV Theatre in Branson.

    Episode 6   •   Air Date: Feb 02, 2020
    Visit with the Elders

    A visit with elders from Lower Brule and Crow Creek Reservations.

    Episode 5   •   Air Date: Jan 26, 2020
    Native Entrepreneurs

    Featuring Lakota Foods, Little Chief Fry Bread, and an American Indian restaurant.

    Episode 4   •   Air Date: Jan 18, 2020
    Tribal Spotlight

    Visit the Cherokee National Youth Choir from Tahlequah, OK.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Jan 11, 2020
    Arts of the Indigenous: TX Indian Market

    The 2010 Texas Indian Market in Arlington, TX.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Jan 04, 2020
    Native American Heroes

    Visit with Officer Joaquin Guerrero about his 9/11 K-9 hero, Rookie.

    Episode 1   •   Air Date: Dec 28, 2019
    Gifts of Hope

    One Nation brings necessities and hope to reservation peoples in America.