Welcome back to What's On Weekly!
This week, see Indigenous women reclaim sacred seeds and food sovereignty, witness the story of addiction and artistic redemption, watch a live broadcast of the State of the Union address, and experience an orchestral concert from British singer RAYE. Plus, the exciting return of Downton Abbey!
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Kanenon:we — Original Seeds
Kanenon:we — Original Seeds features three Haudenosaunee women: Angela Ferguson, Rebecca Webster and Rowen White, who are stepping back into their sacred responsibility as seed keepers.
They honor the work of their ancestors by regenerating, rematriating and protecting sacred seeds offering a powerful view of what is possible in Indigenous communities working towards food sovereignty.
TUNE IN
Tune in Monday, February 23, at 8pm.
STREAM
Stream on the PBS app and online.
Story Pole
From struggling on the streets to teaching in the public school district, Jason LaClair’s recovery from opioid addiction is remarkable.
Jason received the charge to complete the carving of a “Story Pole.” LaClair’s restoration and completion of the story pole reflect the redemption of his own life. He’s now taken on the mantle of an educator, mentor, and acclaimed artist.
TUNE IN
Tune in Monday, February 23, at 8:30pm.
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Stream on the PBS app and online.
PBS News Special | State of the Union Address
Watch live as President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term.
According to AP News, "The address will give Trump the chance to shape the GOP's message to voters going into a midterm election that will determine whether Republicans maintain control of Congress, or if Democrats can win one or both chambers and gain the ability to better confront Trump's legislative agenda during his final two years in office."
TUNE IN
Tune in Tuesday, February 24, at 8pm.
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Watch live on YouTube.
RAYE: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Join the GRAMMY®-nominated, record-breaking BRIT Award-winning singer for a virtuoso performance at the iconic London venue.
The concert features reimagined orchestral arrangements of songs from her acclaimed debut album, My 21st Century Blues. The setlist includes standout moments such as “Oscar Winning Tears,” a show-stopping rendition of “Worth It,” and the chart-topping hit single “Escapism."
TUNE IN
Tune in on Saturday, February 28, at 6:30pm.
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Stream on the PBS app and online.
Downton Abbey | Season 1
The Crawleys are back! Downton Abbey — the beloved MASTERPIECE series and most popular PBS drama of all time — returns this spring, with all six seasons available to stream with PBS Passport beginning March 1.
TUNE IN
Watch the entire first season during our March Membership Drive:
- Sunday, March 1 at 2pm
- Saturday, March 7, at 2pm
- Sunday, March 8, at 2pm
- Saturday, March 14, at 2pm
More seasons of Downton Abbey will be broadcast throughout the year, which will be announced at a later date.
STREAM
Stream all seasons on the PBS app and online beginning Sunday, March 1.