Hisani - Whitehorse, Yukon: Sunny's Quest Series (Season 1)

Catalogue Number: APT537
Producer: Apartment 11
Producers: Daniel, Sabine
Directors: Patterson Porter, Julie
Subject: Arts, Black History, Canadian Geography, Canadian History, Canadian Social Studies, Career Education, Citizenship Education, Diversity, Geography, Music, Physical Geography, Science, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: PreK - 2, 3 - 5
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2022
Running Time: 7:05
Hisani is a 9-year-old boy who lives in Whitehorse, Yukon. He is proud of his Tanzanian heritage and loves making delicious traditional Tanzanian dishes with his dad, like mandazi – his favourite, yum! At the rec centre, Hisani plays basketball, soccer and floor hockey with his friends. One day, he hopes to become a professional hockey player! Hisani is also a talented musician – he’s been playing the ngoma drums since he was a baby! After showing us all the instruments that he owns and is learning to play, Hisani receives a special message from a role model who encourages him march to the beat of his own drum. He loves playing music with his dad – it makes him feel connected to his roots! Outside, Hisani takes us sledding on a hill that becomes a desert in the summer.
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