The Rez(1996)

It’s nothing but good times on the edge — until life hits you hard.

The Rez is a Canadian television series that aired on CBC Television from 1996 to 1998, chronicling life in a First Nations community. Based on W.P. Kinsella's short story collection Dance Me Outside, the show was developed by director Bruce McDonald and executive producer Norman Jewison. The series follows characters navigating everyday experiences and relationships within their tight-knit community, blending drama with authentic cultural perspectives. Filmed in the Parry Sound region at Harrison's Landing in Carling Township, Ontario, each episode runs approximately 23 minutes. The Rez stands as an important representation of Indigenous storytelling on Canadian television, offering viewers a window into First Nations life during the 1990s.