PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you (thank you). Support your local station here: http://to.pbs.org/DonateORIG ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Here in the United States, when we think about the term “slavery” we think about the transatlantic slave trade and the institution of chattel slavery. But this […]
Disney’s portrayal of Pocahontas is… problematic. Are there parallels between historical myths and the plight of Native women today? Join host Tai Leclaire to discover how settler culture, the white male savior complex, racism in the media, and harmful stereotypes contribute to the ongoing MMIW2S crisis. You can watch the […]
Link to the fully edited version of this video – https://youtu.be/It4AiOLrQhs I’m trying something new. This video is only the sound portion for this topic. I’m still working on editing the visuals and will post a separate fully-edited video once finished. Let me know what you guys think about the […]
This is the fully edited version of my last video – audio and visuals. Today we begin our survey of the major indigenous cultural regions of North America with an exploration of the intricately fascinating cultures of the Pacific Northwest coast. If you like my content and want to help […]
Finishing our survey of the Northwest Coast culture zone, join me on an exploration of the region’s indigenous history. From ice age mariners to modern day fish wars, come see how the home of Microsoft and Amazon was shaped by its indigenous inhabitants. If you like my content and want […]
It was the struggle that pitted people steeped in their fishing traditions against the power of the state, helped launch national movements for Indigenous rights, and created one of the landmark rulings in Indigenous treaty law. Join me in exploring the Fish Wars of Washington and Oregon. If you like […]
