Curated Video
Charles Curtis: Native American Vice President, Untold
In 1929, Charles Curtis – a member of the Kaw Nation – made history by becoming the first Vice President of color in the U.S. Yet he left behind a complicated legacy that some claim had a lasting negative impact on Native Americans.
Curated Video
People of the Amazon
People of the Amazon analyzes how cultural patterns affect economic decisions and the daily lives of people in the Amazon.
Curated Video
Rain Forest Destruction
Rain Forest Destruction researches current topics of rain forest destruction and the effects on the people in Brazil and around the world.
Curated Video
People of the Amazon and Rio de Janeiro
People of the Amazon and Rio de Janeiro compares and contrasts the daily lives and economic decisions of people in the Amazon and Rio de Janeiro.
Curated Video
Portugal’s Influence on Brazil
Portugal’s Influence on Brazil explores the influence of Portugal on Brazil and the differences in history and culture.
Curated Video
The Untold Unbreakable Code
Native American Code Talkers used their own indigenous dialects to bamboozle enemy code breakers and help Allied forces to win two World Wars.
Curated Video
The Skidi Star Chart: Native American Horoscope Par Excellence
A map of the heavens, the stunning Skidi Star Chart acted as a clock, a calendar, a compass – and shaped the cultural and spiritual lives of its creators, the Pawnee Tribe.
Curated Video
Mohican Indians Reclaim Their History
American history is filled with tragic stories of the conquest of Native American land and people. One of the lesser-known stories is that of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians. Today, their descendants are based in...
Mediacorp
Indonesia's Constitution
This video explores the history and significance of Indonesia's constitution, particularly the principles of Pancasila. The video also addresses the growing influence of Islamic conservatives and the potential impact of proposed changes...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Christopher Emdin - For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood ... and the Rest of Y'all Too
Dr. Christopher Emdin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University; where he also serves as Director of Science Education at the Center for Health Equity and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ymasumac Marañón Davis - Inequity and Social Justice
"Ymasumac Marañón Davis is an educational consultant, intuitive life coach and author. Like her name, her life reflects the unique perspectives she brings to the important work of highlighting social justice issues of our time, bringing...
Step Back History
Native American Vs European Culture
When it comes to social structure, and ideas of freedom and liberty, the Native American culture at the eve of contact vs European culture was very different. Let's look at the two societies about to crash into each other in this new...
Restoration Planet
Bighorns at the Junction: First Nations history in the grasslands of BC
How do humans fit in to the long history of our natural world? Robert Moberg examines the history of First Nation people in Chilcotin and the blessing nature provides to human populations. Filmed over a two year period in the rare...
Curated Video
Changunak Antisarlook: The Reindeer Queen
She was known as the Reindeer Queen – and one of the richest women in Alaska. So how did Changunak Antisarlook use her remarkable wealth to benefit the Inupiat community?
SWPictures
SURVIVOR'S GUIDE - Nepal's Dispossessed
Mangale is a humble fisherman in the remote village of Pandav Nagar in southern Nepal. He’s a member of the Bote people, a small ethnic group of traditional fishermen probably no more than 8,000 strong. Since 1973 Mangale and the Bote...
Ancient Lights Media
Greenland
This clip looks at the physical features, climate, history and culture of Greenland.
Mediacorp
The Controversial World of Dangdut and Caning
This video explores the diverse and complex nature of Islam in Indonesia, the largest Muslim nation in the world. The video also delves into a province governed by Sharia law, where strict enforcement and punishment, including public...
Mediacorp
Life in Indonesia's Volcanic Danger Zone
This video explores the volatile nature of Indonesia, one of the most active volcanic regions in the world. The video highlights the risks faced by millions of Indonesians living in unpredictable areas and showcases the efforts of...
Curated Video
The Havasupai Project Explained
When the Havasupai tribe became the subject of a medical trial in the 1990s, their DNA was covertly used for scientific testing that participants had not consented to. Thirteen years later the secret was discovered and the tribe filed a...
Curated Video
America's First Prima Ballerina
In a world dominated by mainly caucasian dancers, Native American Maria Tallchief overcame discrimination to become the United States’ first prima ballerina.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
From Invasive Species to Essential Oil - The White Cyprus Pine
Movin' to the Country is a series that celebrates the entrepreneurs, innovators and dreamers transforming Australia's beautiful regional areas in surprising new ways. Now that Phil, Cherie, and others are working hard to fight invasive...
Mediacorp
Polygamist Wives in Indonesia Tell their Stories
Learn from the polygamist's wives, how they accepted polygamy and how they get along. Deciphering Indonesia, Religion and Pluralism part 7/8
Mediacorp
Local Fire Brigade Battles Forest Fires in Central Kalimantan
This video showcases the challenges faced by a local fire brigade in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, as they battle forest fires in a highly flammable jungle bed made of organic matter. Follow the local firemen on a drill and learn what...
Mediacorp
Living Under Sharia Law: The Struggles and Creativity of Local Artists
At first, listen to how local graffiti artist balance expression and dissent. Then, learn about how the Sharia police has helped the community. Deciphering Indonesia, Religion and Pluralism part 3/8