| | |  | | |  Known in their own language as the "Neshnabek," the Potawatomi of the Great Lakes region became military and economic allies of the French settlers. During the 1700s, the tribe migrated to parts of what is now southern Michigan, Ohio and Illinois, but the American Revolution and its aftermath caused grave problems for the tribe, with waves of settlers migrating to their lands. Though treaties were negotiated, much of their land was bought up by the United States. By the 1800s, the Potawatomi were placed on reservations across many states, keeping them separated throughout the 20th century. Today, only a few hundred tribe members survive, but some still speak the language and conform to the old ways of their ancestors. Part of the multivolume Indians of North America Video Collection, each featuring the compelling history and culture of a particular Native American tribe. | "  ...viewers get a chance to see cultural practices and hear native languages that contemporary Native Americans are struggling to save from extinction...these would be a boon to school and public libraries...recommended." - Video Librarian
"The producers have done an admirable job of creating a series of videos whose structure and content parallel each other. Individuals or groups of students could use a video to write reports or make presentations to the class." - School Library Journal
"Intriguingly presenting the lifestyle, culture, and history of various Native American tribes...given a sense of immediacy through its many fascinating interviews... vivid and very positive portraits of Native Americans' histories and traditions." - Booklist
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| Grades 5 to Adults
Color, B&W, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 1994
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
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