Joanne Shenandoah

"...this live-action program explores the lives of early Native Peoples of the Northwest. Through live footage, archival photos and colorful graphics students will explore the history, culture, and legacy of the first People of the Northwest. The daily life of these people will come alive as students learn about how they gathered food, learn about the weapons used, and about the clothing and shelter of these native people. They will learn about the...

Documents the Dann sisters' heroic fight for their land rights and their human rights after the government sued them for trespassing. Their dispute went to the Supreme Court, and then eventually to the United Nations.