The Dawes Act of 1887 empowered the federal government to divide Indigenous lands into plots, leading to the displacement of thousands and the loss of Indigenous sovereignty.

Discover how the California Gold Rush reshaped the United States, from the rise of the Transcontinental Railroad to the lasting effects on Native and Chinese communities. Learn how the Gold Rush set the stage for California's...

Why aren’t Native people– and their stories – ever the crux of your favorite films? From films used as a tool of genocidal propaganda, to award-winning Indigenous stories in Hollywood, how far has Indigenous media representation come...

How did Native Americans end up on Reservations? We explore the complicated relationship between the Indian Nations and the United States of America. Watch Tai Leclaire breakdown all you need to know about the Reservation system and...

This video explores the Navajo Nation's history, from their ancestral roots to modern governance. It highlights key events like the Long Walk, internment at Bosque Redondo, and the 1868 Treaty allowing their return to ancestral lands....

A recording of the virtual Acadia Advisory Committee Meeting hosted on February 7th, 2022. Updates shared by park officials, Friends of Acadia, and Schoodic Institute.

Disney chief executive Bob Chapek discusses his vision for the future including what to expect from Disney+, innovations at Disney’s theme parks and leadership in the face of employee and political pressure.

In 1851, the US government passed the Indian Appropriations Act, creating reservation lands for Native Americans. For decades prior, the US government had forcefully moved and abused Native American tribes, most notably through the...

This video introduces the Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest, focusing on three tribes - the Hopi, Navajo, and Mojave. It highlights their rich histories, cultural traditions, and struggles against colonization. The video...