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Indigenous School: The Future of Education
Walking through the hallways at the Native American Community Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, students see leaders and teachers like Arlyn John who share their cultural background. Joined by some of his students, he shares his Brief...
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The Surprising Species That Everything Else Depends On | IN OUR NATURE
Seemingly distant ecosystems, even half a world apart, are connected in surprising ways. In this special limited series, Emily Graslie and Trace Dominguez join me as we explore the universal rules of life that tie together Earth’s living...
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How the First Americans Got There
This week, researches published a genetic analysis of the 11,500-year-old remains of a baby found in Alaska, near where the first Americans crossed the Bering land bridge. That analysis has answered some lingering questions about human...
SciShow
Hydrology and Huckleberry The Beaver | SciShow Talk Show
Hydrologist Casey Ryan explains how he studies water on the Flathead Indian Reservation and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings in Huckleberry the beaver, who is much bigger than he use to be.
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Precision Medicine | SciShow Talk Show
Erica Woodahl tells us how individual genetic screenings could help doctors prescribe better medications and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings in two fantastic rodents: Huckleberry the beaver and Chili Pepper the Patagonian cavy. Chapters...
SciShow
How the First Americans Got There
This week, researches published a genetic analysis of the 11,500-year-old remains of a baby found in Alaska, near where the first Americans crossed the Bering land bridge. That analysis has answered some lingering questions about human...
PBS
Native American imagery is everywhere but understanding lags behind
Native imagery is embedded in the national subconscious, whether we're paying attention or not. A new exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian is titled simply "Americans" and shows how all aspects of life have been touched...
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Introduction to Native American History: Ep 1 of Crash Course Native American History
Native American history didn’t begin in 1492, and it didn’t end in 1900. It stretches back thousands and thousands of years and extends into the present – and the future – of the United States. In our first episode of Crash Course Native...
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Government Shutdown Is a Life or Death Issue for Native Americans: Tribe Chairman
For the vast majority of Americans, the partial shutdown of the federal government is felt in small ways. For Native Americans, a prolonged shutdown could mean life or death. Aaron Payment, chairman of the Sault Ste. Marie tribe, told...
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What Are the Wiccan Traditions?
Howcast - Learn about the Wiccan Traditions from Wiccan High Priestess Phyllis Curott in this Howcast video.
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How to Build a Wigwam
Howcast - The wigwam was a shelter constructed by many Native American peoples in the eastern part of North America.
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How to Make a Birch Bark Basket
Birch bark was a traditional construction material for many Native American tribes. Use this material to construct an attractive basket.
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Visit Pecos National Historical Park in New Mexico
Learn about the history of a lesser visited national park, where Route 66, the Civil War and Native American culture combine, located outside of Santa Fe.
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Hike to Waterfalls in Nambe Pueblo in New Mexico
Hike to waterfalls on a Native American Pueblo and meet the Governor to learn about the rare Tewa language.
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7 Modern Wonders of The World by Drone, Part 6: Chichén Itzá
Take a flight high above the ancient ruins of Chichén Itzá in Mexico, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This amazing drone footage reveals the majestic El Castillo pyramid, the intricate carvings, and the sprawling archaeological...
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7 Modern Wonders of The World by Drone, Part 5: Machu Picchu
Fly high above the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This impressive drone footage reveals the breathtaking Incan citadel, nestled high in the Andes Mountains, and the lush greenery that...
Bedtime History
The Native Americans of North America
Discover the amazing cultures and histories of the Native American peoples of North America. For thousands of years, different nations and tribes lived across forests, plains, deserts, and coasts, each with their own unique traditions,...
Great Big Story
Drezus, hip hop as a voice for native resilience
Explore the journey of Drezus, a Cree and Anishinaabe rapper, using hip hop to confront stereotypes and inspire native communities.
Makematic
The Indian Appropriation Acts
The Appropriations Acts of 1851 and 1871 led to the creation of government-run boarding schools, where hundreds of thousands of Indigenous children were forcibly assimilated into White society.
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The Indian Removal Act of 1830
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 led to the forced relocation of Indigenous Peoples from the fertile East to the arid West, marking a tragic chapter in U.S. history with the harrowing Trail of Tears.
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Indigenous Peoples in North America: East
Indigenous Peoples have thrived across the eastern portion of present day United States for more than 10,000 years, forming hundreds of distinct cultures and Nations. In this video learn about the Wampanoag, Anishinaabeg, and Cherokee...
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Trails of the West
In the 1800s, as the United States expanded, thousands travelled well-worn trails on foot and horseback in search of land and opportunity, often at the expense of Indigenous Peoples.
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The California Missions
The California Missions are a long-lasting legacy of Spanish colonization in the Americans. Built to spread Catholicism among Indigenous communities, they still exist today.
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Expansion and Settlement of the United States
Today, the United States is home to more than 330 million people. In this video, learn about how the population has expanded and changed over time.