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TRIBAL ELDER STORIES

Tuesday, November 5th

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:00
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James Blackbear

James grew up with traditional ways which had a tremendous influence on him. Listen in as James recalls the language of his people and his involvement with traditional dance.

Thursday, November 7th

12:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:01
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Theda, Norma and Pat

Theda shares her life story about growing up in C&A Country and the various relocations she had to endure as a child. Norma and Pat discuss the importance of teaching the language to our youth and the obstacles they face.

6:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:01
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Theda, Norma and Pat

Theda shares her life story about growing up in C&A Country and the various relocations she had to endure as a child. Norma and Pat discuss the importance of teaching the language to our youth and the obstacles they face.

Tuesday, November 12th

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:25:59
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Marie Whiteman

Marie has a passion for preserving her Cheyenne language. Throughout her life, she has encouraged the next generation to hold their native language in a higher regard. Watch as Marie recounts her childhood growing up on a farm as well as her career in medicine and her devotion to others.

10:00pm on
Runtime: 00:25:59
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Marie Whiteman

Marie has a passion for preserving her Cheyenne language. Throughout her life, she has encouraged the next generation to hold their native language in a higher regard. Watch as Marie recounts her childhood growing up on a farm as well as her career in medicine and her devotion to others.

Thursday, November 14th

12:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:00
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James Blackbear

James grew up with traditional ways which had a tremendous influence on him. Listen in as James recalls the language of his people and his involvement with traditional dance.

6:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:00
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James Blackbear

James grew up with traditional ways which had a tremendous influence on him. Listen in as James recalls the language of his people and his involvement with traditional dance.

Tuesday, November 19th

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:28:00
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Opal and Gerald Chavez

Opal Chavez is a Cheyenne elder who is married to Gerald Chavez, a Pueblo Cochiti. Together, they have forged out a happy life that has been tempered by mutual respect and a deep devotion to their traditions.

10:00pm on
Runtime: 00:28:00
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Opal and Gerald Chavez

Opal Chavez is a Cheyenne elder who is married to Gerald Chavez, a Pueblo Cochiti. Together, they have forged out a happy life that has been tempered by mutual respect and a deep devotion to their traditions.

Thursday, November 21st

12:30am on
Runtime: 00:25:59
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Marie Whiteman

Marie has a passion for preserving her Cheyenne language. Throughout her life, she has encouraged the next generation to hold their native language in a higher regard. Watch as Marie recounts her childhood growing up on a farm as well as her career in medicine and her devotion to others.

6:30am on
Runtime: 00:25:59
Widescreen

Marie Whiteman

Marie has a passion for preserving her Cheyenne language. Throughout her life, she has encouraged the next generation to hold their native language in a higher regard. Watch as Marie recounts her childhood growing up on a farm as well as her career in medicine and her devotion to others.

Tuesday, November 26th

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:27:57
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Dr. Neyooxet Greymorning

Dr. Neyooxet Greymorning is a Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at the University of Montana. He is an Arapaho elder with a passion for preserving the language. On this edition of Elder Stories - From the Pages of Our Lives, Dr. Greymorning tells of his upbringing and some valuable lessons imparted by some of the elders in his own community.

10:00pm on
Runtime: 00:27:57
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Dr. Neyooxet Greymorning

Dr. Neyooxet Greymorning is a Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at the University of Montana. He is an Arapaho elder with a passion for preserving the language. On this edition of Elder Stories - From the Pages of Our Lives, Dr. Greymorning tells of his upbringing and some valuable lessons imparted by some of the elders in his own community.

Thursday, November 28th

12:30am on
Runtime: 00:28:00
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Opal and Gerald Chavez

Opal Chavez is a Cheyenne elder who is married to Gerald Chavez, a Pueblo Cochiti. Together, they have forged out a happy life that has been tempered by mutual respect and a deep devotion to their traditions.

6:30am on
Runtime: 00:28:00
Widescreen

Opal and Gerald Chavez

Opal Chavez is a Cheyenne elder who is married to Gerald Chavez, a Pueblo Cochiti. Together, they have forged out a happy life that has been tempered by mutual respect and a deep devotion to their traditions.

Tuesday, December 3rd

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:01
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Margaret Behan

Elder Margaret Behan has had an interesting life to say the least. After overcoming alcohol addiction, Margaret discovered a desire and passion to generate public awareness of indigenous cultures. Her travels took her to India, Japan and other lands where people yearned to hear about Native American culture.

10:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:01
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Margaret Behan

Elder Margaret Behan has had an interesting life to say the least. After overcoming alcohol addiction, Margaret discovered a desire and passion to generate public awareness of indigenous cultures. Her travels took her to India, Japan and other lands where people yearned to hear about Native American culture.

Thursday, December 5th

12:30am on
Runtime: 00:27:57
Widescreen

Dr. Neyooxet Greymorning

Dr. Neyooxet Greymorning is a Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at the University of Montana. He is an Arapaho elder with a passion for preserving the language. On this edition of Elder Stories - From the Pages of Our Lives, Dr. Greymorning tells of his upbringing and some valuable lessons imparted by some of the elders in his own community.

6:30am on
Runtime: 00:27:57
Widescreen

Dr. Neyooxet Greymorning

Dr. Neyooxet Greymorning is a Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at the University of Montana. He is an Arapaho elder with a passion for preserving the language. On this edition of Elder Stories - From the Pages of Our Lives, Dr. Greymorning tells of his upbringing and some valuable lessons imparted by some of the elders in his own community.

Tuesday, December 10th

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:01
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Virgil Surveyor

Elder Virgil Surveyor has always believed in education as a key to a fulfilling life. Join Mr. Surveyor as he takes us back to some interesting times. From discrimination during his schoolboy days to serving as a high school principal, Virgil has seen much and has always reserved a place in his life for tradition.

10:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:01
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Virgil Surveyor

Elder Virgil Surveyor has always believed in education as a key to a fulfilling life. Join Mr. Surveyor as he takes us back to some interesting times. From discrimination during his schoolboy days to serving as a high school principal, Virgil has seen much and has always reserved a place in his life for tradition.

Thursday, December 12th

12:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:01
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Margaret Behan

Elder Margaret Behan has had an interesting life to say the least. After overcoming alcohol addiction, Margaret discovered a desire and passion to generate public awareness of indigenous cultures. Her travels took her to India, Japan and other lands where people yearned to hear about Native American culture.

6:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:01
Widescreen

Margaret Behan

Elder Margaret Behan has had an interesting life to say the least. After overcoming alcohol addiction, Margaret discovered a desire and passion to generate public awareness of indigenous cultures. Her travels took her to India, Japan and other lands where people yearned to hear about Native American culture.

Tuesday, December 17th

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:25:59
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Floyd Black Bear

Elder Floyd Black Bear has a fascinating background. After serving in the Civil Rights Movement in the 60's, Mr. Black Bear made a huge difference championing causes for Native American youth and tribal members. His work in the community continues to this day.

10:00pm on
Runtime: 00:25:59
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Floyd Black Bear

Elder Floyd Black Bear has a fascinating background. After serving in the Civil Rights Movement in the 60's, Mr. Black Bear made a huge difference championing causes for Native American youth and tribal members. His work in the community continues to this day.

Thursday, December 19th

12:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:01
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Virgil Surveyor

Elder Virgil Surveyor has always believed in education as a key to a fulfilling life. Join Mr. Surveyor as he takes us back to some interesting times. From discrimination during his schoolboy days to serving as a high school principal, Virgil has seen much and has always reserved a place in his life for tradition.

6:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:01
Widescreen

Virgil Surveyor

Elder Virgil Surveyor has always believed in education as a key to a fulfilling life. Join Mr. Surveyor as he takes us back to some interesting times. From discrimination during his schoolboy days to serving as a high school principal, Virgil has seen much and has always reserved a place in his life for tradition.

Tuesday, December 24th

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:01
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Theda, Norma and Pat

Theda shares her life story about growing up in C&A Country and the various relocations she had to endure as a child. Norma and Pat discuss the importance of teaching the language to our youth and the obstacles they face.

10:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:01
Widescreen

Theda, Norma and Pat

Theda shares her life story about growing up in C&A Country and the various relocations she had to endure as a child. Norma and Pat discuss the importance of teaching the language to our youth and the obstacles they face.

Thursday, December 26th

6:30am on
Runtime: 00:25:59
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Floyd Black Bear

Elder Floyd Black Bear has a fascinating background. After serving in the Civil Rights Movement in the 60's, Mr. Black Bear made a huge difference championing causes for Native American youth and tribal members. His work in the community continues to this day.

Tuesday, December 31st

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:00
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James Blackbear

James grew up with traditional ways which had a tremendous influence on him. Listen in as James recalls the language of his people and his involvement with traditional dance.

Thursday, January 2nd

12:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:01
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Theda, Norma and Pat

Theda shares her life story about growing up in C&A Country and the various relocations she had to endure as a child. Norma and Pat discuss the importance of teaching the language to our youth and the obstacles they face.

6:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:01
Widescreen

Theda, Norma and Pat

Theda shares her life story about growing up in C&A Country and the various relocations she had to endure as a child. Norma and Pat discuss the importance of teaching the language to our youth and the obstacles they face.