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OKLAHOMA - NATIVE AMERICA
$24.77
This video explores the the terrain, history, and human spirit that define Oklahoma. You'll meet native sons and daughters, heroes from every corner of the state. Seen nationally on TNN and The History Channel.

Contested Territory: Whites, Native Americans, and African Americans in Oklahoma 1865-1907
$29.95
As a resident of Oklahoma, I found this book to be particularly fascinating. While we are often taught about the history of America as a nation, we are many times left with somewhat of a void as far as history of individual states are concerned. This book demonstrates excellent research skills as told by the many many primary sources. Wickett quite obviously has done his RESEARCH. While many historans today choose to rely on other historians research, Wickett has decided to sift through the abundant primary sources in order to break new ground. His information was thorough, well documented and completely enjoyable to read. My only complaint of the book is that it was not longer; I wanted to read more. Wickett's book would be an asset to the education of history students in Oklahoma as well as anyone interested in our unique history.

Osage Indian in Full Dress, Oklahoma World Culture Art Poster Print, 13x18
$20.00
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Researching Your Cherokee Ancestry
$19.99
This program is VERY short. One of the two bonus features was longer than it. It also didn't provide any information that I didn't know. Still, for those who like to hear information, rather than read it, than this may be for them. The work refers viewers to archives, websites, and book that can help with their genealogical search. The work speaks softly about an important subject: IF YOUR ANCESTOR WAS NOT ON ONE OF THE OFFICIAL ROLES, THEN YOU CANNOT BECOME A TRIBAL MEMBER! Photos and testimonies about a relative "looking Indian" won't suffice. I also have never heard that the Eastern or Western Bands would accept the new DNA technology that can pinpoint your ethnic ancestry.
What upset me is the special features section in which a chief gave a state of the union address. It started off fairly. However, the leader then went on to rail against "hostile Congressmen" who won't let the tribe have self-determination. This is a veiled mention of the Cherokee Freedman, Black individuals who have been living with the tribe since the tribe emancipated their slave ancestors. The Freedmen have said the Cherokee Nation signed treaties saying the Freedman would be given full rights. The attack on Congressmen was directed toward the Congressional Black Caucus, a progressive group that has fought not only for African Americans, but all people of color and other oppressed groups. As an African American, I was saddened hearing the vitriol in the chief's voice. For Blacks who claim ties to the Cherokee, either genetically or culturally, this work may truly be disheartening.
I don't know why a disc that could have been entirely positive went down this funky and controversial role. I left watching this work a much sadder person. I can't recommend this to others with a full endorsement.