Native America

Episode 2 Preview | Nature to Nations

Preview: 10/30/2018 | 30s

Explore the rise of great American nations, from monarchies to democracies. Investigate lost cities in Mexico, a temple in Peru, a potlatch ceremony in the Pacific Northwest and a tapestry of shell beads in upstate New York whose story inspired our own democracy.

Aired: 10/30/18

Rating: NR

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Extended Interview: Jim Enote on Lessons from Farming

Zuni elder Jim Enote reflects on lessons learned from farming.

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Corn is King

A look at traditional Native American crops and agricultural practices.

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Clan Mother

The history and mythology of Clan Mothers and continued female leadership.

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Extended Interview: G. Peter Jemison on the Longhouse

The Seneca faithkeeper on how the longhouse was constructed and what it meant.

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Extended Interview: G. Peter Jemison on the Longhouse

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Extended Interview: Beau Dick on the Family of Mankind

Beau Dick, the late great Kwakwaka’wakw chief and artist reflects on the power of family.

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Traditional Wampum Belts

Marcus Hendricks continues the tradition of making Wampum beads by hand.

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Traditional Wampum Belts

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Totem Poles

Alan Hunt and Beau Dick share the real story of totem poles.

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Extended Interview: Leigh Kuwanwisiwma on Corn as Teacher

Hopi elder Leigh Kuwanwisiwma has learned many life lessons from corn.

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