Makematic
Indigenous People before the 13 Colonies
Long before European settlers arrived in North America, the continent was richly populated by many different Indigenous Peoples. In this video, learn about the lives of these original inhabitants.
Makematic
The Dawes Act 1887
The Dawes Act of 1887 empowered the federal government to divide Indigenous lands into plots, leading to the displacement of thousands and the loss of Indigenous sovereignty.
Curated Video
The Nez Perce last stand | Chief Joseph (Part 1)
The incredible story of the Nez Perce last stand in 1877 and their leader Chief Joseph.
Curated Video
The Irish-Choctaw friendship
In 1847 the Choctaw, a Native American tribe, helped the people of Ireland who were struggling with famine. A friendship between the two nations was formed that is still alive today.
Wonderscape
The Tragic History of Indigenous Land Removal in the United States
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the forced removal of indigenous peoples from their ancestral lands in North America. Narrated by Rainy Fields, a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation and of Cherokee descent, it delves into...
Curated Video
Southeastern Tribes of the United States
Dr. Forrester gives an overview of the progression of the Native American culture in the southeast from the indigenous mound builders to more recent time.
Jabzy
The Last Slave Owners in the US | Native American Slavery, 5 Civilized Tribes, Trail of Tears
The Last Slave Owners in the US | Native American Slavery, 5 Civilized Tribes, Trail of Tears
Wonderscape
History Kids: Trail of Tears
In this video, Rainy Fields, an enrolled citizen of the Muskogee Creek Nation, discusses the history of how the United States forcibly removed indigenous peoples from their lands, focusing on the Trail of Tears and the impact it had on...
Getty Images
Sikorsky Helos, POW Camp in North Korea
United States Air Force (USAF) airmen standing beside USAF rescue helicopter, air base in South Korea / USAF Sikorsky H5 Dragonfly rescue helicopter lifting off, Sikorsky H19 (UH19B) Chickasaw rescue helicopter readying to take off /...
Curated Video
Freedmen Fight For Tribal Citizenship On Legal Path Marred By Politics
The descendants of formerly enslaved tribal citizens have been fighting on a rocky legal path for two decades for their right to be citizens.