Plastic Warriors is an eye-opening and much-needed examination of common harmful First Nations stereotypes. The Washington Redskins, the Cleveland Indians, Land-o-Lakes butter, Squaw Creek, Squaw Island these are not benign images and terms for everyone..
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Native people troubled by addiction to drugs and alcohol can come together for mutual support, to partake of healing rituals like the sweat lodge, and to rediscover their traditions.
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A fascinating journey to Bolivia and Northern Québec, during which native broadcasters explore the use of "soap opera" on community radio as a tool for change.
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On the night of July 17, 1978 dozens of police officers engaged in a gun battle with five Northern California Indians who had a single .22 rifle.
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During this 5 month trek, young and old runners alike from numerous nations carried the symbolic Staff, adding a feather from several villages and tribes encountered with welcome hospitality.
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In the 1970's Edison Chiloquin earned his place in American history by becoming the first individual Native American to force the U.S. government to give him back his land. He began a 7-year vigil by lighting a Sacred Fire.
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Transportation and Independence for Elders: a universal need. This is a story of how that need is being met by the Chickasaw Nation and Delaware Tribe of Oklahoma and how it might apply to other areas.
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Made for all those seeking to improve services to Native American pupils within schools.
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As Native Americans, their writing reflects the difficulties of American Indians today. In this program with Bill Moyers, Erdrich and Dorris discuss faith and the search for a Native American identity in a pluralistic society.
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A story of Indian Artists as they live in two worlds: Traditional and Contemporary. One of the greatest strengths of Indian tradition lies in its mode of communication.
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A vivid portrayal of the strains of our Indian people living in both contemporary and traditionals worlds, mixed with the influence of Drugs and Alcohol.
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This program discusses the growing diversity found in America’s classrooms. Racial misunderstanding can bring about hatred, discrimination, and prejudice. Learn to appreciate the differences between people.
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This documentary is about Native American men behind bars, some for life. Men who have vibrant important stories to tell, stories filled with personal pain and tragic social histories, stories filled with spirit, wisdom and hard lessons learned...
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How can children adapt and do more than survive in neighborhoods where violence is common? How can they learn in schools where teachers have given up on them?
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This powerful one-hour documentary on belonging, acceptance and loss of culture celebrates the life of young native adoptee and Kwakwaka’wakw artist, John Walkus Green.
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Portrays the meeting in Chiapas Mexico of two Maya rain forest communities who rediscover their common heritage just as outside forces are menacing them with extinction.
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...a beautifully illustrated introductory history of how federal Indian law has developed in the United States and the impacts federal policies have had on American Indian people.
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...the tradition of the Elder: a person of great wisdom who dispenses advice, settles disputes, and acts as a model and arbitrator of acceptable behaviour in accordance with Native customs.
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