"WE SHALL REMAIN" April 13 - May 11, 2009
This
five-part television series shows how Native peoples valiantly resisted
expulsion from their lands and fought the extinction of their culture
-- from the Wampanoags of New England in the 1600s who used their
alliance with the English to weaken rival tribes, to the bold new
leaders of the 1970s who harnessed the momentum of the civil rights
movement to forge a pan-Indian identity. "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.
All episodes air on OETA-The Oklahoma Network @ 8pm(CST) with an encore presentation @ 9:30pm
Episode 1:April 13, 2009 "After the Mayflower"Episode 2:April 20, 2009 "Tecumseh's Vision" Episode 3:April 27, 2009 "Trail of Tears" Episode 4:May 4, 2009 "Geronimo" Episode 5:May 11, 2009 "Wounded Knee"
"THE PEOPLE" A Stateline Special Premieres
May 14, 2009 @ 8pm
OETA's Emmy Award-winning documentary series Stateline examines the struggle to preserve ancient traditions in a modern world. Nearly
every Indian tribe traditionally refers to itself as "The People" or
"The Humans." This May, Stateline explores what's happening in Oklahoma
to preserve the identity of "The People."
Give Voice to Your Heritage: We Shall Remain OKLAHOMA
Submit
your stories, photos and videos to help reveal the
diversity of your contemporary Native experience and the resilience of
Native people and culture www.oeta.tv/wsr.
Oklahoma has the third highest Native population in the United States. The state flag honors more than 60 tribes and their ancestors. The story of Native Oklahoma, its past, present and future is woven throughout the Oklahoma landscape, deeply embedded in the rich tapestry of the state's identity and culture.
Inspired by American Experience's compelling "We Shall Remain" series, OETA has launched the "We Shall Remain OKLAHOMa"- Statewide Native Story Collection Initiative. Plans for this statewide outreach effort include local story collection events, high school and college educational projects and screenings of "We Shall Remain" and an original OETA production, "The People". Once these stories have been collected most will be archived at the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum. Don't miss your chance to participate in this effort to share Oklahoma's Native experience.
For details and submission guidelines, visit www.oeta.tv or call Lori Holliday at 405-841-9257 or e-mail Lori Holliday
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