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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January, Brendan
Contents: The Native Americans -- A chronological history -- Traditional ways -- Everyday life -- Beliefs and mythology.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree 2005
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Place a hold to request this item.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...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005