The Story of an American Indian

A biography of Apache Indian chief Geronimo, who rose to leadership through the ranks and led one of the last great Indian uprisings.

A biography of the Paiute messiah whose vision of a land free from white domination led to the Ghost Dance religion and was ultimately shattered by the Wounded Knee Massacre.

Recounts the life of the influential Paiute woman who rescued several hundred of her people held captive during the Bannock War.

Biography of a Medal of Freedom winner who has spent her life improving the health and welfare of her fellow Navajos.

Presents the life of Alford Waters, a Ponca Indian whose involvement with the Chicago American Indian Center was influential in its ability to provide programs and activities for Chicago's 20,000 American Indians.

A biography of the Ojibway historian who was the only Indian representative elected to the Legislature of the Territory of Minnesota in 1850.

A biography of the Shoshoni woman who acted as interpreter, intermediary, and guide to the Lewis and Clark expedition across Louisiana Purchase lands in 1804 and 1805.

A biography of the Oglala Indian who rose to leadership in the Sioux nation because of his skill with weapons and words.

A biography of the Chippewa Indian whose many artistic achievements were crowned when in 1970 he began teaching at the University of Minnesota not only art, but American Indian studies.

A biography of the Pueblo Indian woman who became renowned for her skill in pottery.