About the PBS Series
“The Master of Life has appointed this place for us on which to light our fires,
and here we shall remain.”
Tecumseh (Shawnee)
They were charismatic and forward thinking, imaginative and courageous, compassionate and resolute,
and, at times, arrogant, vengeful, and reckless. For hundreds of years, Native American leaders from
Massasoit, Tecumseh, and Tenskwatawa, to Major Ridge, Geronimo, and Fools Crow valiantly resisted
expulsion from their lands and fought the extinction of their culture. Sometimes, their strategies were
militaristic, but more often they were diplomatic, spiritual, legal, and political.
From PBS’s acclaimed history series, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, in association with Native American Public
Telecommunications (NAPT), comes We Shall Remain, a groundbreaking mini-series and provocative
multi-media project that establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. Five 90-
minute documentaries spanning three hundred years tell the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history
from the Native American perspective.
We Shall Remain represents an unprecedented collaboration between Native and non-Native filmmakers and involves Native advisors and scholars at all levels of the project.
http://www.pbs.org/weshallremain
Each night immediately following the PBS program, Eight presents original programs
by Arizona Native American filmmakers and about Arizona Native communities.
Monday, April 13
9 p.m.
Episode One - After the Mayflower
The first episode explores the polar strategies — peaceful diplomacy and warfare — the Wampanoag people employed in their struggle to maintain their identity.
10:30 p.m.
ReelNative
Funny, touching and profound. Short films by Native Americans reveal the diversity of the contemporary Native experiences.
Metropolitan Rezervation — one of the featured films — was produced and written by ASU environmental graphic designer Randy Kemp (Choctaw/Euchee/Muscogee-Creek). Kemp’s film explores the plight of the Native American homeless community in Phoenix.
Monday, April 20
9 p.m.
Episode Two - Tecumseh's Vision
Shawnee warrior Tecumseh and his brother, the prophet Tenskwatawa, organized an ambitious pan-Indian resistance movement. This is a story of strength, pride and pronounced courage.
10:30 p.m.
Home
Sweeping landscapes, poetry, and personal recollections form an unforgettable journey through the Southwest and the vibrant arts and cultures of Native people.
A film directed by White Mountain Apache filmmaker Dustinn Craig for the Heard Museum.
Monday, April 27
9 p.m.
Episode Three - Trail of Tears
Despite decades of struggle to keep their land, in 1838 thousands of Cherokee were forced from their homes in the southeastern United States. More than 4,000 died of disease and starvation along the way.
10:30 p.m.
Waila! Making the People Happy
Reveals the history and evolution of the fun and energetic social dance music of Arizona’s Native American tribes.
The film was produced by Daniel Golding (Quechan).
Monday, May 4
9 p.m.
Episode Four - Geronimo
Geronimo is one of the most complex historical figures of the American West.
10:30 p.m.
Our Home, Our Stories: Short films by Dustinn Craig
Three films exploring home and family by Arizona White Mountain Apache filmmaker
Dustinn Craig include: Colorado River Indian Tribes, Havasupai, and Joe Ivins.
Monday, May 11
9 p.m.
Episode Five - Wounded Knee
On the night of February 27, 1973, Oglala Lakota and American Indian Movement (AIM) protesters demanded redress for grievances, capturing the world’s attention for 71 gripping days.
10:30 p.m.
Urban Indian
“Urban Indian” explores the experiences, challenges, and successes of Native Americans who moved from a life on the reservation to the urban environment of Phoenix.
Produced by Carly Campo and Brandon Donahoo, students attending ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
