News Clip7:45
PBS

Book Offers Portrait of Prolific Photographer Who Captured Native American Lives (Nov. 22, 2012)

12th - Higher Ed
Backed by Theodore Roosevelt, Edward Curtis set out in 1900 to document the lives of Native Americans. Over the next 30 years, he took more than 40,000 pictures and 10,000 audio recordings. Jeffrey Brown talks to Pulitzer Prize winner...
Instructional Video2:53
Makematic

Trails of the West

K - 8th
In the 1800s, as the United States expanded, thousands travelled well-worn trails on foot and horseback in search of land and opportunity, often at the expense of Indigenous Peoples.
Instructional Video2:44
Makematic

The Nez Perce War

K - 8th
The Nez Perce War of 1877, driven by forced relocations and treaty violations, marked a profound conflict between the U.S. government and Indigenous Nez Perce communities.
Instructional Video7:48
Curated Video

The Nez Perce last stand | Chief Joseph (Part 1)

9th - Higher Ed
The incredible story of the Nez Perce last stand in 1877 and their leader Chief Joseph.
Instructional Video5:24
Curated Video

Important Historical Figures of the Old West

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester introduces the student to the Native American tribes of the Western region of the United States, and discusses the role of the Native American tribes in the development of the west.