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Great Native American Nations

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.

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Program Description: Six of America's representative Indian nations, from five major geographic areas of Native American cultures, are portrayed.

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