Great Native American Nations
Shawnee: Indians of the Midwest (#106)
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The Ohio Valley or Old Northwest was a good home for these refugees from eastern Iroquois power until European settlers arrived. Tecumseh became a great leader during their resistance, unifying many Native peoples until he tragically sided with the British and was killed in the War of 1812.
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Program Description: Six of America's representative Indian nations, from five major geographic areas of Native American cultures, are portrayed.
All Upcoming Episodes
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Cheyenne: Indians of the Plains (#101)
With the Sioux, the Cheyenne dominated the western plains, hunted buffalo, and stayed free longer than other tribes. They were called the beautiful people for their appearance and colorful religious ceremonies. But the Sand Creek Massacre was the beginning of their defeat and decline.
- Tue, July 8, 4:02 AM on IPTV
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Lakota Sioux: Indians of the Plains (#102)
The Lakota had been used to dominating the high plains country. As they lost much of their lands to white settlement, the Black Hills became their sanctuary. Then gold was discovered there, forcing Lakota and white Americans into warfare. Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and Black Elk are Sioux names that will be long remembered.
- Tue, July 8, 4:10 AM on IPTV
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Seminoles: Indians of the Southeast (#103)
The Seminoles were a multicultural group of Native American and African American peoples who had fled into the Spanish territory of Florida. When the U. S. Acquired Florida, Osceola and Billy Bowlegs led the fight to retain their lands. The tribe never officially surrendered.
- Tue, July 8, 4:22 AM on IPTV
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Iroquois: Indians of the Northeast (#104)
Five warring Native American tribes, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca, negotiated the Great Law of Peace or Iroquois League, which influenced American political thinkers. Nonetheless, the American Revolution split the confederation, pitting old friends against each other and signaling the decline of their culture.
- Tue, July 8, 4:31 AM on IPTV
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Navajo: Indians of the Southwest (#105)
Navajo ancestry has been traced to northwest Canada but they adapted well to their new desert environment. They resisted encroachment on their land by both the Spanish and the Americans, but eventually were defeated and transported. Still, many returned and their descendants live in their homeland today.
- Tue, July 8, 4:41 AM on IPTV
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Shawnee: Indians of the Midwest (#106)
The Ohio Valley or Old Northwest was a good home for these refugees from eastern Iroquois power until European settlers arrived. Tecumseh became a great leader during their resistance, unifying many Native peoples until he tragically sided with the British and was killed in the War of 1812.
- Tue, July 8, 4:51 AM on IPTV
Past Episodes
These episodes of Great Native American Nations aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
