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The best Native American movies and books
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Into the WestInto the West
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $14.00
My fave. A well written factual documentary in movie form. I cried my heart out while learning the history of a forgotten nation. For all ages.
We Shall RemainWe Shall Remain
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In their own words
The Last of the Mohicans (Director's Expanded Edition)The Last of the Mohicans (Director's Expanded Edition)
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Turn the lights out and cut off the phone because this movie deserves your full attention. The history, the clothing, even the love is breathtaking.
The Trail of Tears: Cherokee LegacyThe Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy
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A spectacular documentary with sexy Wes Studi narrating. It is a beautiful film that breaks even the toughest of hearts.
Native American Testimony: A Chronicle of Indian-White Relations from Prophecy to the Present, 1942-2000 (rev Edition)Native American Testimony: A Chronicle of Indian-White Relations from Prophecy to the Present, 1942-2000 (rev Edition)
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In their own words; accounts of genocide, white encounters, and Indian life before the white invasion.
Indian Oratory: Famous Speeches by Noted Indian Chieftains (Civilization of the American Indian)Indian Oratory: Famous Speeches by Noted Indian Chieftains (Civilization of the American Indian) by W. C. Vanderwerth
Buy new: $24.95 / Used from: $4.50
Wise words and narratives of Black Kettle, Lone Wolf, Satank, Gall, Red Cloud, Little Raven, Tecumseh, John Ross, Seattle, and many many others. Also their photos.
500 Nations500 Nations
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Should be required in every school.
Trail of Tears : American Indians Driven from Their LandsTrail of Tears : American Indians Driven from Their Lands by Jeanne Williams
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The best account I have ever read retelling Comanche imprisonment, flight of the Cheyenne, Cherokee's Trail of Tears, Navajo's long walk, and Apache prisoners of war. A tear jerker that every race should read.
Where White Men Fear to Tread: The Autobiography of Russell MeansWhere White Men Fear to Tread: The Autobiography of Russell Means by Russell Means
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A must read for every American.
Behind the Trail of Broken Treaties: An Indian Declaration of IndependenceBehind the Trail of Broken Treaties: An Indian Declaration of Independence by Vine, Jr. Deloria
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The truth the whites want to hide.
Cheyenne WarriorCheyenne Warrior
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A beautiful fictional romance between a white settler and a Cheyenne warrior.
Ride the WindRide the Wind by Lucia St Clair Robson
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Historical fiction but the love between Cynthia and Wanderer is so powerful it should be read by every romantic. Based on the true abduction of Cynthia Ann Parker, mother of legendary Quannah Parker. It is a true captivity story with rape, murder, and the annihilation of a race. You will never forget this tragic heart breaking sage of two lovers that are separated by ignorance.
The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas FrontierThe Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier by Scott Zesch
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $6.38
A sad book about the lives of different captured children through out Texas. It sheds light to the captive's descendents as well as the Indian cause.
Girl Captives of the Cheyennes: A True Story of the Capture and Rescue of Four Pioneer Girls, 1874 (Frontier Classics)Girl Captives of the Cheyennes: A True Story of the Capture and Rescue of Four Pioneer Girls, 1874 (Frontier Classics) by Grace E. Meredith
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A heart breaking true story that reflects both sides; Indian and white. Helps whites understand why Indians took captives. From Blue Ridge Georgia into the heart of Cheyenne territory.
Life among the Apaches (Bison Book)Life among the Apaches (Bison Book) by John C. Cremony
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Interesting.
Geronimo - An American LegendGeronimo - An American Legend
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A wonderful dvd about Geronimo's last years.
American Experience: Geronimo and the Apache ResistanceAmerican Experience: Geronimo and the Apache Resistance
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $9.99
Great!
The Journey of Crazy Horse : A Lakota HistoryThe Journey of Crazy Horse : A Lakota History by Joseph M. Marshall
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I fell in love with Crazy Horse after this book. Tells about his young life as well as his last years.
Biography - Crazy Horse: The Last WarriorBiography - Crazy Horse: The Last Warrior
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He was amazing!
Tecumseh:The Last Warrior [VHS]Tecumseh:The Last Warrior [VHS]
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Grand movie!
Squanto: A Warrior's TaleSquanto: A Warrior's Tale
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Wounded Heart: Pine Ridge and the SiouxWounded Heart: Pine Ridge and the Sioux
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Heart renching.
Bury My Heart at Wounded KneeBury My Heart at Wounded Knee
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Factual plus it is filled with today's Indian rising stars.
Black CloudBlack Cloud
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A true story for today's young Indian. Reflects reality for outsiders whom have never been on the Rez. Also a action film for those who like boxing.
Lakota Woman - Siege at Wounded Knee [VHS]Lakota Woman - Siege at Wounded Knee [VHS]
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This is a true story that happened this generation that most people over looked. Reflects the poverty of Indian Reservations and their struggle to be heard.
Beloved Mother: The Story of Nancy WardBeloved Mother: The Story of Nancy Ward by Charlotte Jane Ellington
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Most times women are left out of history, no one should forget the incredible Nancy Ward.
The New WorldThe New World
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Exhilarating piece of work with beautiful talented actors. The story of Pocahontas.
People of the Wolf (The First North Americans series, Book 1)People of the Wolf (The First North Americans series, Book 1) by Kathleen O'Neal Gear
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This is the first novel in a fictional series about prehistoric Indians all over the USA. Based on archeological findings it teaches culture, traditions, and a general knowledge of the ones before us. I recommend reading the entire set. Contains action, war, love, and is thrilling for mystery lovers.
The Education of Little TreeThe Education of Little Tree
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A movie for all ages set during the great depression about a mixed Cherokee child; reflects the hatred from the white race and power of faith and love.
A Good Day To DieA Good Day To Die
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A movie about a young white girl who goes against soceity to be with her Indian lover.
A Sorrow in Our Heart: The Life of TecumsehA Sorrow in Our Heart: The Life of Tecumseh by Allan W. Eckert
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Incident at Oglala - The Leonard Peltier StoryIncident at Oglala - The Leonard Peltier Story
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Killing Cynthia AnnKilling Cynthia Ann by Charles Brashear
Buy new: $21.50 / Used from: $3.12
Heart Breaking
Geronimo [VHS]Geronimo [VHS]
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The Native Americans: An Illustrated HistoryThe Native Americans: An Illustrated History
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Lakota Way: Stories & Lessons for LivingLakota Way: Stories & Lessons for Living by Joseph Marshall III
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The Cherokee Nation: A HistoryThe Cherokee Nation: A History by Robert J. Conley
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $12.42
In Search of History - Captives (A&E DVD Archives)In Search of History - Captives (A&E DVD Archives)
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Indian Warriors - The Untold Story of the Civil War (History Channel)Indian Warriors - The Untold Story of the Civil War (History Channel)
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History -- History Sunday Comanche WarriorsHistory -- History Sunday Comanche Warriors
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