Instructional Video3:32
Curated Video

Exploring Labrang: A Tibetan Buddhist Sanctuary in Gansu, China

12th - Higher Ed
Labrang, known as Shihi, is a key religious site in Gansu province, China. It features the Labang monastery, established in 1709. This center for Tibetan Buddhism attracts many pilgrims and visitors for learning and practice. The...
Instructional Video4:08
Curated Video

China, Exploring the Mogao Caves: A Silk Road Treasure

12th - Higher Ed
Mogao Caves, located near Dunhuang, China, are a remarkable network of 492 temples that highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of the Silk Road. Founded by Buddhist monks, these caves feature stunning murals and statues...
Instructional Video2:24
Great Big Story

Sacred Hills, guarding the Lakota Sioux heritage

12th - Higher Ed
Journey into the heart of South Dakota where the Lakota Sioux work to preserve their cultural heritage amid the Sacred Hills. This documentary spotlights the efforts to maintain their traditions, language, and spiritual practices...
Instructional Video3:54
Great Big Story

Cherokee trails, Lamar Marshall’s mission to preserve history

12th - Higher Ed
Lamar Marshall, also known as Nanohe Dewatiski, dedicates his life to mapping and preserving Cherokee trails, connecting modern generations with their ancestors' sacred paths.<br/>
Instructional Video2:17
Great Big Story

The Lion's roar, preserving culture through dance

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the significance of lion dancing in Chinatown, symbolizing tradition and community spirit, and the dedication required to master this art.<br/>
Instructional Video5:00
Wonderscape

Legacy of the California Missions: Spanish Influence and Indigenous Resilience

K - 5th
Explore the enduring impact of the California mission system on the state's landscape and indigenous communities. Discover how the names of towns, streets, and buildings reflect the Spanish influence and colonial history. Investigate...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

199 - Navajo Code Talkers - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
On the morning of May 4, 1942, twenty nine Navajo men boarded a bus at Ft. Defiance, Arizona bound for Marine Corps training camp. These men were tasked with creating a code based on the complex, unwritten Navajo...
Instructional Video6:34
Curated Video

Cultural Preservation and Partnerships at Feynan

6th - Higher Ed
This video explains the role of Feynan Ecolodge in preserving local culture and building partnerships with the Bedouin community.<b<br/>r/>

Building Tomorrow episode 7, part 4
Instructional Video4:00
Great Big Story

Mapping Cherokee Nation Trails in the Appalachians

12th - Higher Ed
Embark on a profound journey with Ninohe Dworetsky, also known as Lamar Marshall, a devoted Cherokee trail finder who has dedicated the last 12 years to mapping the ancient trails of the Cherokee people across the Appalachians. Explore...
Instructional Video5:09
Great Big Story

Fishing and Eating Like Ancient Hawaiians

12th - Higher Ed
Join Chef Mark Noguchi in exploring one of Hawaii's last fishing villages on the south Kona coast. Discover the rich Hawaiian tradition of sustainable fishing, where communities practice ancient techniques to preserve the ecosystem....
Instructional Video1:26
Great Big Story

This German Castle Has Been One Family_s Home for 850 Years

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the enchanting beauty of Eltz Castle, a timeless gem nestled within the lush forests of Germany. Privately owned by the Eltz family since 1157, this historic castle boasts over 800 years of rich history and architectural...
Instructional Video2:22
Great Big Story

Roaring With the Lion Dancers of New York’s Chinatown

12th - Higher Ed
Embark on a cultural journey to Chinatown, where lion dancing, a tradition dating back to the Tang dynasty in China, is kept alive by passionate individuals like our storyteller. In this Great Big Story inspired by Genesis, discover the...
Instructional Video2:14
Great Big Story

The Lion's Roar, Preserving Culture Through Dance

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the significance of lion dancing in Chinatown, symbolizing tradition and community spirit, and the dedication required to master this art.
Instructional Video2:53
Wonderscape

The Jewish Diaspora: Resilience and Challenges Through History

K - 5th
This video examines the Jewish Diaspora's diverse experiences, focusing on the historical challenges like anti-Semitism, the Spanish Inquisition, Russian pogroms, and the Holocaust. It highlights the Jewish community's resilience in...
Instructional Video8:43
Wonderscape

The Hopi: A Legacy of Endurance and Culture

K - 5th
This video traces the Hopi people's history, from their ancestral lands in Northeastern Arizona to their struggles against colonization. It highlights key aspects of Hopi culture, such as matrilineal clans, resistance to Spanish and...
Instructional Video6:40
Wonderscape

The Mojave People: History and Resilience

K - 5th
This video explores the Mojave tribe's history, culture, and struggles against colonization. It details their origins, societal structure, and the impact of encounters with trappers and the U.S. military. The video also covers the...
Instructional Video2:44
Curated Video

Wilma Mankiller

9th - Higher Ed
Wilma Mankiller, a Native American activist who became the first female chief of her tribe, dedicated her life to the Cherokee Nation and the expansion of Indigenous rights.
Instructional Video2:29
Curated Video

Sarah Winnemucca

9th - Higher Ed
The first Indigenous woman to publish a memoir, Paiute educator and activist Sarah Winnemucca campaigned tirelessly for the rights of Indigenous Americans.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Wyoming's Native Americans: Lived History: The Story of the Wind River Virtual Museum

9th - 10th
'Lived History' documents the making of the Wind River Virtual Museum, a high definition archive of Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho ancestral artifacts. In the accompanying lesson plan (found in the Support Materials) students will...