Indigenous Peoples Collection
To celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, we’ve collected local and national stories celebrating Indigenous peoples’ heritage, perspectives, and voices, including Yellowhammer History Hunt classroom resources for educators.
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Alabama Public Television Presents
The Forgotten Creeks
``The Forgotten Creeks`` recalls the history of Alabama’s Creek Indians from Spanish contact in the 1500s to the Indian Removal Act of 1830 to the Poarch Creek Band's modern-day success story.
What Does It Take to be a Federally Recognized Tribe?
The 1830 Indian Removal Act led to the forced relocation of nearly 50,000 indigenous people. What happened to the ones that stayed? This is the story of one small southern Alabama tribe’s ongoing fight for federal recognition.
What is an Indigenous Kitchen?
Join Cheyenne Bearfoot and Chef Crystal Wahpepah as they explore ancestral wisdom, sustainable practices, and the revival of traditional recipes.
Sacred Circle
As a symbol of life’s cyclical nature, the circle is important for many Native Americans.
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens
Episode 6
Native American vocalist and lap steel guitarist Pura Fé is Rhiannon’s guest artist.
Razing the Rez
Indigenous Mounds Trail
Doug Phillips explores monumental earthworks created by Indigenous Peoples.
People's History of Native America with Tai Leclaire
This series chronicles the social climate in Native America and history of tribal nations. Comedian and actor Tai Leclaire and several topical experts chronicle the accurate history with humor and brevity. Watch the full episodes on YouTube.
Native American Reservations, Explained.
How did Native Americans end up on Reservations? We explore the complicated relationship between the Indian Nations and the United States of America. Watch Tai Leclaire breakdown all you need to know about the Reservation system and why “Rez Life” is critical to the Native American experience.
What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Native America
Why aren’t Native people– and their stories – ever the crux of your favorite films? From films used as a tool of genocidal propaganda, to award-winning Indigenous stories in Hollywood, how far has Indigenous media representation come and where is it headed? Tai Leclaire and experts track the past, present and future of Indigenous entertainment.
Who can Identify as a Native American?
What’s the deal with “Pretendians”? Tai Leclare and experts dissect what it really means to be Native—whether it’s blood, initiation, or just a claim. This episode digs deep into the complexities of identity and last names in Indian Country.
Classroom Education Resources
Yellowhammer History Hunt explores the people, places, and stories of Alabama. The show is aligned with Alabama State Department of Education standards for 4th graders learning about state history, but may also be useful for older and younger students. Each episode includes a selection of PBS LearningMedia educational activities and resources to use in the classroom or at home.
Moundville
Visit Moundville Archaeological Park in this episode of Yellowhammer History Hunt to see how the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period lived. Considered the “Big Apple” of its time period, AD 1000 to AD 1450, Moundville was an important political, economic, and religious center.
Fort Toulouse and the Muscogee Peoples
In this Yellowhammer History Hunt episode, learn about the lives of the Native Americans and French who in the 1700s lived as neighbors in the land that became Alabama. Learn how the French established Fort Toulouse and how Native American and European languages, customs, and trade shaped Alabama.
PBS Native America Collection
Native America is a groundbreaking portrait of contemporary Indian Country. This four-part Native directed series reveals the beauty and power of today’s Indigenous world. Smashing stereotypes, it follows the brilliant engineers, bold politicians, and cutting-edge artists who draw upon Native tradition to build a better 21st century.
Language Is Life
Celebrate the power of Native languages and the inspirational people who are saving them. From secret recordings to ``Star Wars`` films dubbed in Navajo, follow the revolutionary steps transforming Native America.
Women Rule
Native women are leading, innovating, and inspiring in the arts, politics, and protecting the planet. Native America explores the diverse ways they carry forward deep traditions to better their communities, their lands, and the world.
Warrior Spirit
Across Native America, warrior traditions support incredible athletes and connect people to combat, games, and glory. Celebrate and honor the men and women who live and breathe this legacy today.
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