Native American Heritage Month has evolved from its beginnings as a week-long celebration in 1986, when President Reagan proclaimed the week of November 23-30, 1986 as "American Indian Week." Every President since 1995 has issued annual proclamations designating the month of November as the time to celebrate the culture, accomplishments, and contributions of people who were the first inhabitants of the United States.
Through dance, family traditions, and music, these stories show the diversity and long history of Indigenous people across the United States. Celebrate the history, culture, and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives in a special collection of films, short stories, and resources from Public Television.
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Now PlayingStanding Bear's Footsteps | The story of an Indian chief who redefined what it means to be an American.
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Medicine Game
Enjoy this short film series about two brothers and their assent to the top the lacrosse world.

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Sixty-Four Flood
This mobile documentary narrative tells the story of the worst natural disaster in Montana history: the 1964 flood on the Blackfeet Reservation.

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Digital Project: Injunuity
Enjoy a collage of reflections - animation, music and real thoughts - on the Native American world.
Watch Online: Short Films
Now PlayingSixty-Four Flood | A Temporary Home
#NativeInspired Recipes from PBS Food

Blue Corn, Bear Root, and Resilience
Experience Karlos Baca's family recipe that tells a tale of the foodscapes in his homeland

Tradition of Squash Pie
Using wild and locally sourced ingredients, Tashia recreates the balance of flavors