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Discussing the book "The Bingo Palace" (published by HarperCollins) with the author Louise Erdrich.
LaDonna Harris, Comanche social activist and politician, talks about Native American history and her work towards reforming the view of Native Americans. She talks about expanding the education about Native American cultures and her work with Americans for Indian Opportunity. Topics such as Columbus, Trail of Tears, religion, and civil rights are discussed.
Discussing the book "Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions" with the authors John (Fire) Lame Deer and Richard Erdoes.
Jane B. Katz discusses the sources for her book and the plight of Native Americans; the second half of the program includes poetry.
Visual arts and literature are covered in Jane B. Katz's book, "This Song Remembers: Self-Portraits of the Native Americans in the Arts." When talking to the artists, Katz learned the artists weren't just capturing their past but they were also trying to keep their cultures alive through their artwork, whether it was painted art, making pipes or weaving blankets.
Author Jamake Highwater discusses his book "The Sun, He Dies: A Novel About the End of the Aztec World;" reads passages from book throughout the interview.
With both books "Soul Sister" and "Bessie Yellowhair" , Grace Halsell shares her experiences when she posed as both a Black woman and a Navajo Indian. According to Halsell, the only differences between white and Black people, were the color of people's skin. Halsell also explained that it was psychologically harder to be play the part of a Navajo Indian being a servant to a white family.
Professor of anthropology Dr. Erna Gunther and curator Allen Wardwell discuss the exhibition “Yakutat South Indian Art of the Northwest Coast” at the Art Institute of Chicago. The traditions and practices of the indigenous groups of the northwest coast of the United States are discussed.
Studs Terkel interviews comedian Charlie Hill. The interview begins with a musical selection, "Custer Died For Your Sins" by Floyd Red Crow Westerman. The other musical selections presented were "Here Come the Anthros", "BIA", and "Native North American Child". Hill discusses the following: his comedic career; his view of Native American Indian culture; anthropologists and other social scientists; the book "Hanta Yo" by Ruth Beebe Hill; the portrayal and stereotypes of Native American Indians; and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Studs Terkel interviews Buffy Sainte-Marie in a two part interview.
Studs Terkel interviews Buffy Sainte-Marie in a two part interview.