
Happy National Native American Heritage Month! This is a great time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Rohrbach Library has e-books, video series, and films to help you celebrate!
Rourke’s Native American History & Culture Encyclopedia, Volumes 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, & 10 (E-Book) – “This ten-volume set of encyclopedias presents alphabetical entries of significant people and events in the history of Native Americans, from the arrival of Europeans in the early fifteenth century to present day.”
American Indian Medicine Ways: Spiritual Power, Prophets, and Healing (E-Book) – “This book highlights American Indian spiritual leaders, miracle healings, and ceremonies that have influenced American history and shows their continued significance.”
Indian Country Diaries 1, 2, 4, 5, & 8 (Video Series) – “Indian Country Diaries goes inside modern Native American communities to reveal a diverse people working to revitalize their culture while improving the social, physical, and spiritual health of their people.”
Circle of Stories : Native American Stories from the Four Directions (Film) – “This unique and engaging documentary explores the extraordinary diversity and profound contemporary relevance of Native American storytelling. A feast for the eyes, ears, and mind, the film presents eight varied stories from the four directions and seasons. The collection includes “How and Why” stories, teachings from Spirit mentors, lessons in traditional ways, and instructions for environmental preservation.”
Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience (Film) – “This compelling one hour documentary invites viewers into the lives of contemporary Native Americans. It dispels the myth that American Indians have disappeared from the American horizon, and reveals how they continue to persist, heal from the past, confront the challenges of today, keep their culture alive, and make significant contributions to society.”
Native-American History (Film) – “Explore the fascinating history of the Native American people. Follow their history from migration to the Americas, to the development of civilizations throughout the American continent. Discover how every part of America was flourishing long before European settlers arrived.”
Visit https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/ to learn even more!