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The Case for Native American Sovereignty: Indian Treaty Conference The Case for Native American Sovereignty: Indian Treaty Conference
Call Number: JG/ 013Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
"The Case for Native American Sovereignty" produced by Laurie Simms, Steve Lieberman, Judy Gerber. A lot of footage from the 1976 2nd International Treaty Conference, contains many voices from different nations on sovereignty.
Interview with Louise Bennally Interview with Louise Bennally
Date: 8/3/1991Call Number: SS 137BFormat: Cass BProducers: Sue SuprianoCollection: Sue Supriano Interviews and Programs
Interview with Louise Bennally on the Dineh Native American Elder and defender of traditional Dineh in Big Mountain, AZ.
Interview with Louise Bennally Interview with Louise Bennally
Date: 8/1/1991Call Number: SS 141AFormat: Cass AProducers: Sue SuprianoCollection: Sue Supriano Interviews and Programs
Interview with Louise Bennally on the Native American Elder, the defender of traditional Dineh and the resistor of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) relocation.
Interviews with Dannis Jennings and AIM Interviews with Dannis Jennings and AIM
Call Number: SS 039Format: CassetteProducers: Sue SuprianoCollection: Sue Supriano Interviews and Programs
Interviews with Dannis Jennings and people of the American Indian Movement (AIM) between 1981 and 1985.
Indian Chronicles Indian Chronicles
Date: 9/10/1993Call Number: CV 202BFormat: Cass BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Author Jose Barriero discusses indigenous issues and his upcoming book "Indian Chronicles."
We Shall Remain We Shall Remain
Date: 1/1/2008Call Number: V 532Format: DVDProducers: WGBHCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
A five-part television series that shows how Native peoples valiantly resisted expulsion from their lands and fought the extinction of their culture -- from the Wampanoags of New England in the 1600s who used their alliance with the English to weaken rival tribes, to the bold new leaders of the 1970s who harnessed the momentum of the civil rights movement to forge a pan-Indian identity. Episodes include: 1. After the Mayflower - In 1621, Massasoit, sachem of the Wampanoags of New England negotiated a treaty with Pilgrim settlers. A half-century later, as a brutal war flared between the English and a confederation of Indians, this diplomatic gamble seemed to have been a grave miscalculation. Directed by Chris Eyre. 2. Tecumseh's Vision - In the course of his brief and meteoric career, Tecumseh would become one of the greatest Native American leaders of all time, orchestrating the most ambitious pan-Indian resistance movement ever mounted on the North American continent. After his death he would live on as a potent symbol of Native pride and pan Indian identity. Directed by Ric Burns and Chris Eyre. 3. Trail of Tears - Though the Cherokee embraced "civilization" and won recognition of tribal sovereignty in the U.S. Supreme Court, their resistance to removal from their homeland failed. Thousands were forced on a perilous march to Oklahoma. Directed by Chris Eyre. 4. Geronimo - As the leader of the last Native American fighting force to capitulate to the U.S. government, Geronimo was seen by some as the perpetrator of unspeakable savage cruelties, while to others he was the embodiment of proud resistance. Directed by Dustinn Craig and Sarah Colt. 5. Wounded Knee - In 1973, American Indian Movement activists and residents of the Pine Ridge Reservation occupied the town of Wounded Knee, demanding redress for grievances. As a result of the siege, Indians across the country forged a new path into the future. Directed by Stanley Nelson.
American Indian Treating Council, Tony Gonzalez American Indian Treating Council, Tony Gonzalez
Date: 2/27/2003Call Number: JH 689Format: Cass A & BProducers: Jorge HerreraProgram: Pajaros LatinoCollection: “Pajaro Latino” Programs produced by Jorge Herrera
Jorge Herrera interviews Tony Gonzalez. Topics of discussion range from the anniversary of the Wounded Knee and other topics related to the American Indian struggle. There is also information on the Iraq War, more specifically Mexico's role in the war. Tape also contains musical interludes.