Films on Demand is a great source for educational videos. Stream videos in the library or on your home computer.
We also have videos and dvds in Holman Library.
Did you know you can borrow headphones and watch them in the library?
Smoke Signals: Screenplay by Sherman Alexie
Dancing in Moccasins: Keeping Native American Traditions Alive
From Films on Demand: For the nearly two million Native Americans, representing 500 Indian nations, life in the U.S. today is a frustrating struggle to retain their ancient ways while functioning in the modern world, to carve out an identity in an overwhelmingly non-Indian culture. This program examines the needs and problems of today’s Native Americans, both those who live on the reservation and those who have chosen the mainstream. The conclusion focuses on celebration and survival as reflected in the continuing tradition of the Powwow. (49 minutes)
Blood Tests: Native American Gamble
From Films on Demand: Steve Jones investigates what constitutes Native American blood, then follows three individuals as they use DNA matching of a female gene to attempt to confirm a genetic link between themselves and their Pequot ancestors. How Native Americans were disconnected from their heritage is examined by several tribal members, and the point is made that some want to establish their Indian bloodlines to share in the growing profits from casino gambling on reservations. Native American activist Tom Porter stresses the importance of cultural connections, and predicts the imminent extinction of the Mohawk culture. Original BBC broadcast title: Indian Roulette.