native americans

Young Native-American Red Squirrel, a very thin daydreamer, seeks to fulfill the legacy left behind by his brave father who dies in battle. He faces difficult challenges from two bullying members of his own tribe, an Apache warrior, and from a frightening snake who is feared by everyone and becomes a man.

A collection of speeches, or portions of speeches, made by Native Americans.

Examines archaeological excavations of the watercraft of ancient Native Americans and what the findings tell us about the daily life and culture of people who lived thousands of years ago.

A documentary on the Apache warrior and his small band of followers who defied federal authority for more than twenty-five years.

Presents the history of American Indians with numerous illustrations, maps, charts, and timelines. Describes how the Indians first arrived in North America and discusses the emergence of Indian cultures, the Indians' first encounters with Europeans, and their struggle for survival.

Explores the culture and traditions of the Zuni people through the voices of their children and older people.

A child and older person of the Seminole Native American tribe of Florida talk about their history, culture, and festivals.

Presents a reenactment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific and back again as experienced by Sacagawea, a Native American teenager and expectant mother who was vital to the success of the venture.

Follows an eleven-year-old Western Mono Indian, as she and her relatives prepare materials needed for basketweaving, make the baskets, and attend the California Indian Basketweavers Association's annual gathering.