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DownloadNative American history is right in front of you—
in names like Chattanooga, Oshkosh, and Missoula.
In words like skunk, squash, and bayou.
And if any of that surprises you,
well, you’re not alone.
Hi! I’m Che Jim, I’m an actor, comedian, educator,
activist, and enrolled member of the Navajo Nation.
Growing up, I really took to the phrase “laughter is medicine.”
It’s been a common saying among Native American people for generations.
Laughter creates space, healing, and an opportunity to grow and listen.
And, at its core, it’s a form of resiliency and a part of the Native American story —
something I’m excited to share with all of you.
Between misinformation, stereotypes, and glaring gaps in history classes,
it’s common for the average American to have little more
than a blurry snapshot of Native American history:
one that begins in 1492, and ends in the late 1800s.
It’s giving, “Those noble people who aren’t around anymore.”
But Native Americans aren’t history.
They’re here and now.
And anybody who calls these lands “home” should have
an understanding of the people who were here first
—and still are.
In 24 episodes, Crash Course Native American History
will explore as many philosophies, stories, and traditions as we can
from the hundreds of distinct Native nations in the U.S.
And I've got some stories for you—
like, have you heard the one about Jessie Little Doe Baird,
who brought the language of the Wampanoag people back to life?
Or Suzan Shown Harjo, who led the decades-long fight
to change the name of Washington, D.C.’s NFL team?
I could go on.
We’ll also cover some Native Identity 101:
like, what does it mean to be a citizen of a Native nation today?
And, yes, we’ll talk about what happened after 1492,
tracing how we got from treaties to reservations to modern tribal governments.
And we couldn’t have done this alone!
We worked with a team of Native experts:
scholars in federal Indian policy, curriculum developers,
artists, and of course me, your host.
So, let’s meet back here next week.
And we’ll start with a question that’s not as simple as it seems:
What actually is Native American History?
And I will see you then.
Thanks for watching this episode of
Crash Course Native American History
which was filmed at our studio in Indianapolis, Indiana,
and was made with the help of all these fine people.
If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone,
forever, you can join our community on Patreon.
Key Vocabulary (50)
toward
"Go to school."
belonging
"Cup of tea."
also
"You and me."
inside
"In the house."
specific
"That book."
A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.
Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
Used to indicate the starting point, source, or origin of something. It can describe a physical location, a point in time, or the person who sent or gave an item.
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Welcome to Crash Course Native American History! Over the next 24 episodes, Che Jim will introduce you to the deep, ongoing history of the Indigenous peoples who’ve called these lands home...
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