This fall, PBS stations all across the nation are broadcasting many new shows and new seasons from your past favorites!
Although many Indigenous cultures in America have been decimated and displaced through genocide, disease, warfare and forced relocation,
Indigenous peoples are still alive and continue to thrive in society today. We honor these remarkable and resilient people, as well as their modern-day descendants.
Culture
Little Bird
Bezhig Little Bird was adopted into a Jewish family at the age of five, being stripped of her identity and becoming Esther Rosenblum. Now in her 20s, Bezhig longs for the family she lost and to fill in the missing pieces. Her quest lands her in the Canadian prairies where she discovers that she was one of the generation of children forcibly apprehended by the Canadian government.
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Ed Kabotie
Ed Kabotie is a musician, painter, storyteller and educator from the Tewa village of Santa Clara in northern New Mexico, and the Hopi village of Shungopavi in northern Arizona. His music speaks to Native American history and the social and environmental injustices experienced by Native Americans in the southwestern U.S.
More from PBS
INDIE ALASKA
Hear Amelia Simeonoff’s inspiring story of practicing traditional healing. She uses these practices of talking circles, drumming, and crafting to help Alaskans heal from trauma, generational trauma, mental health challenges, and feelings of suicide.
Stories from the Stage
Sacred Circle
On this episode of Stories from the Stage, hear from three storytellers as they share the importance of the circle for Native Americans and how they each interpretate sacred circle.
Community
Native America
Season 2 of Native America is a groundbreaking portrait of contemporary Native country. Building on the success of the first season, this four-part Native-directed series reveals the beauty and power of today’s Indigenous world. Watch season 2 now!
Our Voices: Indigenous Peoples Day Collection
Aliyah Chavez shares what she loves about her heritage
Hear from Aliyah Chavez of Indian Country Today as she explains what she loves about her heritage.
Tomas Karmelo Amaya shares what he loves about his heritage
Check out Tomas Karmelo Amaya of Indian Country Today as he explains what he loves about his heritage.
Culture
Growing Native
Learn how Native communities are working toward sustainable food sovereignty and renewable energy sources, and how they are adapting to impacts from climate change.
Art in the 48 podcast
Hoop Dancing
What is the art of Hoop Dancing? Learn about the history and importance of Hoop Dancing from guest Dennis Bowen Sr., long time emcee of the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest hosted annually by the Heard Museum.
PBS KIDS
Molly of Denali
In this animated series, we tag along with ‘Molly of Denali,’ following the daily adventures of 10-year-old Alaska native Molly Mabray, her family, her dog Suki and her friends Tooey and Trini.
