On the Air - Drew Hayden Taylor

Film, Television and Radio

2021 -
Going NativeCelebrated humorist and author Drew Hayden Taylor explores a new aspect of Native life each episode. He examines the stereotypes and traditions while discovering cool new ways Indigenous people are shaping their culture in the 21st century. Airs every week on APTN.
2018
Searching For WinnetouDrew’s quest to understand the roots of the German obsession with Native North Americans.
2014
A Warrior’s Legacy: Ontario’ s First Nations in the Second World WarNarrated documentary about aboriginal participation in WW 2. Produced by Matt Murphy and TVCogeco
2007
WaterpowerNarrator and Host of four documentaries for the Ministry of Natural Resources about energy derived from waterpower.
2001
Circle of All NationsDirector and Co-writer of a documentary for Peel Productions about Algonquin Elder William Commanda.
2000
Redskins, Tricksters, and Puppy Stew!Writer and Director of a documentary on Native humour. Produced by The National Film Board of Canada.
1997
TV Ontario’s Studio TwoHost of a documentary on Pelican Lake Residential School reunion.
1989
As Long As The Rivers FlowResearcher for one hour documentary series. Produced by Tamarak Productions
1988
Successful Native Role Model SeriesWrote nine documentary profiles and directed two profiles. Produced by The Film Works.
1988 - 1989
Researcher for a multi-media presentation profiled at Toronto’s Skydome. Produced by Lauron/Avatar Productions.

2013
The Pink IndianWrote the pilot script.
2012
National Aboriginal Achievement AwardsWrote the on air script.
2011
National Aboriginal Achievement AwardsWrote the on air script
2008
Mixed BlessingsSecond Season. Head writer. Helped develop story arcs for second season and wrote three of six episodes.
2007
Mixed BlessingsFirst Season. Head writer. Developed the series and wrote four of the seven episodes.
2007
In a World Created by a Drunken GodMade-For-TV Movie produced by Pyramid Productions and aired on APTN.
2007
Mixed BlessingsThird season, head writer. Wrote eight of thirteen episodes
2006
Mixed BlessingsWriter of pilot for situation comedy, produced by Prairie Dog Productions.
2002
Buffalo TracksMonologue writer for Aboriginal Peoples Television Network celebrity talk show
2000
The Longhouse Talesthree scripts for CBC/TVO children’s television series featuring puppets, staring Tom Jackson.

2004
Ice ScreamsRadio play adapted from a short story in my collection, Fearless Warriors, on CBC Radio
2004
A Blurry Image on the Six O’Clock Newsa short story dramatized on Between the Covers, a CBC Radio program
1999
Dramatization of three short stories from Fearless Warriors on Between the Covers, a CBC Radio program
1996
Toronto At Dreamer’s Rock- produced as a radio play in German on the German radio station, WDR Radio
1993
Booster McCraneWriter for the radio drama, “Booster McCrane,” performed on Morningside, a CBC Radio program