The Knowing
Documentary
Following journalist Tanya Talaga and her family's eight-decade long search for family matriarch Annie Carpenter, revealing a story deeply intertwined with Canada's residential school system. "The Knowing" uses sweeping imagery of the land blended with rare archival footage, Ininiw poetic narration and deeply personal conversations with Survivors, knowledge holders and newly found family. Talaga goes on an emotional journey of both familial reclamation and an exploration of Canada's true history.
Upcoming TV Listings for The Knowing
The Knowing The Knowing
Investigative journalist Tanya Talaga tries to piece together a mystery that dates back 150 years of who were the maternal matriarchs in her family.
8:00 AM on Documentary Channel (Canada)
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The Knowing Stolen Children
Tanya dives into records left behind by her Uncle, looking for answers as to what happened to her family's matriarchs; her friend Sol Mamakwa joins her to look into his past at Residential School.
9:00 AM on Documentary Channel (Canada)
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The Knowing The Knowing
Investigative journalist Tanya Talaga tries to piece together a mystery that dates back 150 years of who were the maternal matriarchs in her family.
1:00 PM on Documentary Channel (Canada)
Select your lineup for TV local listings
The Knowing Stolen Children
Tanya dives into records left behind by her Uncle, looking for answers as to what happened to her family's matriarchs; her friend Sol Mamakwa joins her to look into his past at Residential School.
2:00 PM on Documentary Channel (Canada)
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The Knowing Lost, Found and Lost Again
Tanya makes an unexpected discovery: two of her great uncles died at Shingwauk Indian Residential School; Tanya joins an indigenous delegation to Rome, looking for an elusive apology from Pope Francis.
8:00 AM on Documentary Channel (Canada)
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The Knowing The End is the Beginning
Tanya's journey concludes with a shocking revelation of where Annie Carpenter's final resting place is, and the realization that her story could represent those of many other families.
9:00 AM on Documentary Channel (Canada)
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The Knowing Lost, Found and Lost Again
Tanya makes an unexpected discovery: two of her great uncles died at Shingwauk Indian Residential School; Tanya joins an indigenous delegation to Rome, looking for an elusive apology from Pope Francis.
1:00 PM on Documentary Channel (Canada)
Select your lineup for TV local listings
The Knowing The End is the Beginning
Tanya's journey concludes with a shocking revelation of where Annie Carpenter's final resting place is, and the realization that her story could represent those of many other families.
2:00 PM on Documentary Channel (Canada)
Select your lineup for TV local listings