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Another River to Cross - The Alabama Indian
This film explores the fascinating archival evidence of indigenous peoples, the pivotal Creek War of the early 1800s with its controversial leaders, and the Indian culture & traditions that connect to all Alabamians.

What Does it Mean to be a Federally Recognized Tribe?
The 1830 Indian Removal Act led to the forced relocation of nearly 50,000 Indigenous people. What happened to the ones that stayed? Since then, some Native American tribes have struggled for federal recognition by the U.S. government. This episode explains the complex process a non-federally recognized Tribe must undergo to gain federal recognition and highlights southern Alabama’s state-recognized MOWA Band of Choctaws' ongoing fight.