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TRIBAL ELDER STORIES

Tuesday, August 18th

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, August 20th

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: 00:27:57
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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.

Tuesday, August 25th

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, August 27th

12:30am 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.

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.