Summary: Once forced to hide their heritage, Native Americans now enjoy both an acceptance and a celebration of their history and culture. By presenting the experiences of Native Americans from a wide array of fields including artisans, performers, and teachers, this program shows how many tribes are returning to the traditions and spirituality of their ancestors. Among those interviewed are Kevin...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: In this program, Dennis Wholey has a conversation about Native American religions with Suzan Shown Harjo, executive director of The Morning Star Institute in Washington, D.C. Topics of discussion include the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978; some common aspects of the approximately 300 remaining Native American religions being practiced in the U.S. today; the concepts of a supreme...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Mikoley, Kate
Summary: This book explores the meaning, history, and purpose behind several Native American ceremonies and celebrations.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.004 MIKJanuary, Brendan
Contents: The Native Americans -- A chronological history -- Traditional ways -- Everyday life -- Beliefs and mythology.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree 2005
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Steve Jones investigates what constitutes Native American blood, then follows three individuals as they use DNA matching of a female gene to attempt to confirm a genetic link between themselves and their Pequot ancestors. How Native Americans were disconnected from their heritage is examined by several tribal members, and the point is made that some want to establish their Indian bloodlines to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: This program explores the many similarities among tribal nations, including a profound respect for nature, myth, and tradition; matriarchal governance; a communal lifestyle; a belief in an afterlife; and the use of pictographs, symbols, and patterns rather than an alphabet-based language. Also featured are brief scenes of re-created warfare: the French and Iroquois vs. the British as a part of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005