Tag: native american
Geronimo: Apache Warrior, Spiritual Leader, American Legend
Geronimo, the fearless Apache leader, fought for his people’s land, freedom, and legacy—becoming a symbol of resistance, survival, and Indigenous pride.
The hidden history of “Hand Talk”
Centuries before we had American Sign Language, Native sign languages, broadly known as “Hand Talk,” were thriving across North America. Hand Talk would be influential in the formation of American Sign Language. But it has largely been written out of hist...
The Secret Islands of the Everglades
The Everglades is a water world — It’s the widest and slowest river in the United States. But in the heart of this great water body exist secret islands that have outsize importance for the cultural heritage of a people and for the biodiversity of this im...
Thanksgiving Through Native Eyes: History, Perspectives, and Family Traditions
The real history of Thanksgiving through the eyes of Anton; a Native American and his family's history of experience. He also explains how Native Americans have reclaimed Thanksgiving. This is NOT the nicey nicey narrative you we are taught in school.
History of Beads
Since time immemorial, Chickasaws have been crafting, wearing and trading different types of beads. Some were created to show a person's place within the clan system while others had ceremonial or ornamental purposes.
The American Revolution
Martha Teichner reports on the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, which features exhibits like George Washington's tent, a piece of the original North Bridge from Concord, Massachusetts, and a look at how the war changed life for African A...
Anjelah Johnson "Laughter is Medicine"
Anjelah Johnson shares with us some of her stories and jokes from her one hour special, Mahalo & Goodnight. From getting an awkward massage to her struggles walking in high heels, Anjelah brought the funny and reminded us that laughter is medicine.
Ancient Earthen Structures in Ohio Become a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Scattered throughout Central Ohio are earthworks that are believed to have been constructed by ancient indigenous people for ceremonial or spiritual purposes up to two thousand years ago.
Bannock (Fried Dough)
Bannock is a type of fry bread (Frybread) that originated in Scotland. The word "bannock" comes from the Gaelic word "bannach," which means "morsel".
Why Do You Smudge?
Indigenous people have used smudging as a form of prayer, healing, and cleansing for years. Edler, Lawrence Wells from Membertou, First Nation leads us through the smudging ceremony with local youth, Storm Alexander and Selena Sylvester, teaching us the s...
What is Smudging?
Cecil Isaac explains what smudging is and why it's important.
The Creole Controversy
This 1990 documentary explores the meaning of "Creole" in New Orleans. Are they black, white, blended, or all of the above? Produced by Karen Snyder and Peggy Scott Laborde for WYES public Television in New Orleans.
What is Indian Corn?
Indian corn, also known as flint corn or calico corn, is a type of maize. It is one of the oldest types of corn and has kernels that come in a variety of colors, including yellow, white, purple, red, and blue. The kernels have a hard outer layer to protec...
American Oz
Explore the life and times of author L. Frank Baum, the creator of one of the most beloved, enduring and classic American narratives.
The Wendigo - The Omushkego Tribe
Anwe the Killer was a man skilled in death--and he approached the People in their hour of need, to put to death the cannibals--the Wendigo--who had been torturing them.