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Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 25 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
How did the quest for Gold, God and Glory shape our country? What was at the heart of the tension between the colonists and the Powhatans? In what ways does our colonial heritage continue to shape the stories, art and culture of our modern world? All of that and pirates too!
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DVD-R. An inspiring and compelling one hour documentary that invites viewers into the lives of contemporary Native American role models. It focuses on the under reported themes of Nation Re-Building, Tribal Justice, and Cultural Revitalization. Through the personal and professional stories of American Indian Attorneys, Tribal Judges and their colleagues, the program provides an overview of the major historical, governmental, legal, judicial, and intertwining...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
DVD-R. Native American Indian women have been the foundation and spirit of their culture for centuries. Their role in the tribal communities not only assumed the more conventional matriarchal responsibilities within the tribe but also spearheaded the collection of materials and construction of homes for all members, an incredible feat especially given their era. The men revered these women as sources of life and fortitude, providing them with a sense...
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (216 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explores the world created by America's first peoples. The series reaches back 15,000 years to reveal massive cities aligned to the stars, unique systems of science and spirituality, and 100 million people connected by social networks spanning two continents.
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (394 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"They were charismatic and forward thinking, imaginative and courageous, compassionate and resolute, and, at times, arrogant, vengeful and reckless. For hundreds of years, Native American leaders from Massasoit, Tecumseh, and Tenskwatawa, to Major Ridge, Geronimo, and Fools Crow valiantly resisted expulsion from their lands and fought the extinction of their culture. Sometimes, their strategies were militaristic, but more often they were diplomatic,...
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
This Native-directed series reveals the beauty and power of today's Indigenous communities. Smashing stereotypes, it follows the brilliant engineers, bold politicians, and cutting-edge artists who draw upon Native tradition to build a better 21st century. Each hour explores a core tenet of Native American heritage: the power of Indigenous design, how language and artistry fuel the soul, the diverse ways Native women lead, and the resilience of the...
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