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American Indians (1983-11-20)
About this film
An episode of Folks focused on American Indians, including: the history of the Indian tribes in Caddo Parish, Louisiana; the traditions of Indian tribes in the South, including Apache tribal dances and Mississippi Choctaw stick ball; the economic problems faced by Native Americans in Louisiana; the Intertribal Council; the Institute for Indian Development; the need to enhance Indian awareness in Louisiana; the federal government's lack of involvement with the Indian tribes of Louisiana; the importance of maintaining a cultural identity; and the effect of the Job Training Partnership Act.
Directors & creators
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, American Indians, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, Apache, Mississippi Choctaw, stick ball, Intertribal Council, Institute for Indian Development, Job Training Partnership Act, Native American cultural identity, economic conditions of Native Americans, Louisiana Native American tribes, federal government and Native American relations
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