Gaining Legitimacy finds the tribe in a new era of prosperity. They have become a major force in the Inland Empire; bringing much needed jobs and economic revitalization to the area. Their journey from poverty has been difficult, however, as legal battles over their sovereignty continue to challenge their gaming venture.

Looks to the future and how the San Manuel Tribe is building a legacy beyond casinos. With new and diversified business ventures, the tribe has returned to their status as one of the most powerful, influential tribes in Southern California, as they were in antiquity.

Indian people from throughout California discuss the importance of maintaining their unique cultures to preserve this knowledge for future generations.

Begins the story arc that follows the Serrano people from their creation story which begins in Marra (near 29 Palms) and the top of the San Bernardino Mountains fo their ultimate settlement on the San Manuel Reservation. Jerry Paresa narrates.

Learn how knowledge of plants, animals and technologies has bound members of The San Manual Tribe to the land and informs their contemporary identities as Indian People. Jerry Paresa narrates. Promo for Program #103 is embedded in the body of this program and also after the program close after approx. 2 mins of black.

Historians chronicle the struggle to coexist with the Spanish and Americans by discussing how ancestors of the San Manuel Tribe were swept up into conflicts that world drastically change their lands and the existence. Jerry Paresa narrates.

Tribal members recount the days of their parents and grandparents. Theirs was not just a struggle for personal survival but one for sovereignty, preserving the right to self government and a unique way of life. Jerry Paresa narrates.

The second season of People of the Pines begins with a historical view of the tribe and their life on a small, impoverished reservation located in the foothills of San Bernardino. Their future economic fate is held in the balance as they consider the decision to open a bingo hall.