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Curated Video
Sequoyah: Inventor of the Cherokee Syllabary
Cherokee blacksmith, soldier, and community leader Sequoyah ensured that his people’s language and culture would be preserved – by developing the Cherokee syllabary.
Curated Video
Native American Indians
Miss Palomine tells the student about the Native American people of the Americas. She focuses primarily on the Iroquois and describes how Native Americans lived and how many different tribes and languages there are.
Curated Video
Wilma Mankiller
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.
Curated Video
John Rollin Ridge: the Native American Novelist Like No Other
We've had some great American Novelists? You've read some of them in school, right? But one writer you've probably never heard of is John Rollin Ridge, aka Yellow Bird: the first Native American to ever publish a novel about a fictitious...
Wonderscape
Reclaiming Roots: The Resilience and Struggle of Indigenous Peoples in America
This video highlights the resilience and challenges faced by indigenous peoples in America, with a focus on the experiences in Oklahoma's Indian Territory. It discusses the Trail of Tears, the resilience and victimhood among Native...
Wonderscape
The Tragic History of Indigenous Land Removal in the United States
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the forced removal of indigenous peoples from their ancestral lands in North America. Narrated by Rainy Fields, a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation and of Cherokee descent, it delves...
Curated Video
Southeastern Tribes of the United States
Dr. Forrester gives an overview of the progression of the Native American culture in the southeast from the indigenous mound builders to more recent time.
Weird History
Native American Foods Of The Old West
The creativity with which Native American groups brought ingredients together reflected an awareness of and respect for the environment. When it comes to what kind of foods Native Americans ate in the past, their meals were often about...
Curated Video
The Nez Perce last stand | Chief Joseph (Part 1)
The incredible story of the Nez Perce last stand in 1877 and their leader Chief Joseph.
Makematic
Indigenous Peoples: Treaties and Alliances
From the close of the Revolution to the eve of Civil War, the U.S. signed 368 treaties with various Indigenous nations. Many were not upheld, leading to decades of injustice and distrust.
PBS
Pbs: Georgia Stories: The Myths and Legends of the Cherokee People
Explore the Cherokee oral tradition, highlighting stories passed down through the generations. Included are additional activities for teachers to use in the classroom. [6:02]
PBS
Pbs: Georgia Stories: Native Traditions, Past and Present
Modern Cherokee Indians struggle to hold on to their ancient traditions and crafts. 3 different Cherokees artists teach their art and stories to the next generation, passing down cultural traditions so they will survive.