This video is a tribute to those who are descended from the First Cultures of the Americas. First in a series created for the contemplation of the dignity and pride of our Native peoples.
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Many long centuries of injustices had almost succeeded in erasing them from the Earth, but the descendants of the Original Tribes remain and they are awakening their long memories.
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This is dedicated to my great-great-great-great Grandmother Hannah, of the Narranganssett People.
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Credits: The fine art images are paintings by the artist Richard Hook and can be found at:
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The archival photographs are from the Historical Legacy Collection housed in the Smithsonian Institute and/or the National Gallery.
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The sound recording is from: "Powwow Songs - Music of the Plains Indians" c. 2002 ARC Music
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Music Video Production 2008 Li Li Parsons
