Three Rivers Museum
Learn something new about Muskogee's rich history at The Three Rivers Museum in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Haunted Tour of Muskogee County | Events in Oklahoma | Bravado Wireless
Host, Eric Shannon, talks to Roger Bell of the Three River Museums about paranormal activity in Muskogee County. Learn about the Haunted Tour of Muskogee, which includes the Thomas-Foreman Historic Home and the Severs Building.
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Muskogee, Oklahoma
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Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee () is a city in and the county seat of Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. Home to Bacone College, it lies approximately 48 miles southeast of Tulsa. The population of the city was 39,223 as of the 2010 census, a 2.4 percent increase from 38,310 at the 2000 census, making it the eleventh-largest city in Oklahoma.
The 1951 film Jim Thorpe – All-American, starring Burt Lancaster, was filmed on the campus of Bacone Indian College at Muskogee. Three feature films were recently shot in Muskogee: Salvation (2007), Denizen (2010), and American Honey (2016).
French fur traders were believed to have established a temporary village near the future Muskogee in 1806, but the first permanent European-American settlement was established in 1817 on the south bank of the Verdigris River, north of present-day Muskogee.
After the passage of the Indian Removal Act of 1830 under President Andrew Jackson, the Muscogee Creek Indians were one of the Five Civilized Tribes forced out of the American Southeast to Indian Territory. They were accompanied by their slaves to this area. The Indian Agency, a two-story stone building, was built here in Muskogee. It was a site for meetings among the leaders of the Five Civilized Tribes. Today it serves as a museum. At the top of what is known as Agency Hill, it is within Honor Heights Park on the west side of Muskogee.
In 1872, the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad was extended to the area. A federal court was established in Muskogee in 1889, around the same time that Congress opened portions of Indian Territory to non-Native settlers via land rushes. The city was incorporated on March 19, 1898.
Ohio native Charles N. Haskell moved to the city in March 1901. He was instrumental in building on the land rush; he stimulated expansion of the city of more than 4,000 people to a center of business and industry by 1910, wi...
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Muskogee - Muskogee, Oklahoma
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Ideally located just off of Highway 69, the friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Muskogee is near a number of local business and recreational attractions. Just five miles from the hotel, downtown Muskogee features a number of antique shops, historic sites and dining options.
Visitors can appreciate our Muskogee hotel's convenient location near the Five Civilized Tribes Museum, Thomas Freeman Historic Home and the Three Rivers Museum. Enjoy touring the U.S.S. Batfish (SS-310) or exploring the scenery of Muskogee's beautiful Honor Heights Park near our hotel in Muskogee, OK. The Roxy Theater and River County Family Water Park will provide fun for the whole family, while the Creek Nation Muskogee Casino is great for adults.
While lodging in Muskogee, Oklahoma, business travelers can appreciate our convenient accommodations near corporate offices such as Incor Inc., ANSA Company, Inc., Dal-tile and Sadler Paper Company. Our hotel in Muskogee, OK also provides conference rooms and a 24-hour Business Center.
During your stay, enjoy many of our choice amenities such as free high-speed, wired and wireless Internet access, a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, an indoor, heated pool and whirlpool, steam sauna, Fitness Center and a game room. Be sure to check out our charming Muskogee, OK hotel's excellent rates as you begin planning your trip to Oklahoma today.
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Tolling Of The Boats 2014
United States Submarine Veterans WWII and United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. Jointly Present The 2014 Batfish Memorial Services at the USS Batfish SS-310 Muskogee War Memorial Park, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Saturday May 10, 2014
The Life of the Black Panther of Wewoka, Oklahoma by Sharon Kaye Hunt
This book takes you to an educational tour as an eleventh grade history teacher assigned his class of twenty students a research project on lawyer James Coody Johnson, known as ‘The Black Panther’, an outstanding African-American who had made major contributions to the town of Wewoka, the state of Oklahoma and the nation as a whole in the early nineteenth hundreds.
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Arkansas's First People
As part of American Experience's We Shall Remain, Arkansas's First People is a 5-part series featuring unique perspectives on American Indian cultural legacy, archaeological data, and interviews with modern tribal representatives of those who had and still have an impact on Arkansas.
RoadTripOK: Ep. 5 - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department | TravelOK
This week, join the #RoadTripOK team as they explore Oklahoma City like never before – taking on whitewater rapids at Olympic-level Riversport OKC, connecting with the wild side at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden and exploring historic Film Row at the Jones Assembly. Join the fun!
Bass Reeves
Bass Reeves (July 1838 – 12 January 1910) was one of the first African Americans (possibly the first) to receive a commission as a Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River.
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Fort Gibson, OK
Flying and filming with The Drone Frat just north of the Fort at Fort Gibson, OK. Tested FPV range and flew under some bridges. Nice weather and a good day to do this. Watch in 1080 resolution.
Exploring Arkansas April 2009
Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park-wildlife viewing, Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, Ft. Smith National Historic Site
You wouldn't normally expect to find wildlife viewing opportunities at an archeological park, but that's not the case at Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park near Scott. A hidden gem in the southern part of the state near Smackover, is the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources which portrays the 1920's oil boom in that area. Fort Smith National Historic Site is a special place where you can walk where Mexican War and Civil War soldiers drilled, pause along the Trail of Tears and witness where justice was served.
10 Grisly Hotel Mysteries That Are Still Unsolved
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Oklahoma | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Oklahoma
00:01:56 1 Etymology
00:02:48 2 Geography
00:04:57 2.1 Topography
00:07:28 2.2 Flora and fauna
00:09:27 2.3 Protected lands
00:11:06 2.4 Climate
00:15:39 3 History
00:19:28 3.1 20th and 21st centuries
00:23:35 4 Demographics
00:26:35 4.1 Cities and towns
00:27:39 4.2 Language
00:30:10 4.3 Religion
00:32:02 4.4 Incarceration rate
00:32:29 5 Economy
00:34:15 5.1 Industry
00:35:59 5.2 Energy
00:38:49 5.2.1 Wind generation
00:38:58 5.3 Agriculture
00:39:48 6 Education
00:44:17 6.1 Non-English education
00:45:20 7 Culture
00:47:09 7.1 Arts
00:50:56 7.2 Festivals and events
00:53:00 7.3 Sports
00:57:00 7.3.1 Current teams
00:57:08 8 Health
00:59:28 9 Media
01:01:48 10 Transportation
01:04:29 11 Law and government
01:05:18 11.1 State government
01:07:07 11.2 Local government
01:09:07 11.3 National politics
01:11:32 11.4 Military
01:11:40 12 Cities and towns
01:11:50 12.1 Major cities
01:14:39 13 State symbols
01:15:26 14 See also
01:15:43 15 Notes
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- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Oklahoma ( (listen)) is a state in the South Central region of the United States, bordered by Kansas on the north, Missouri on the northeast, Arkansas on the east, Texas on the south, New Mexico on the west, and Colorado on the northwest. It is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the fifty United States. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning red people. It is also known informally by its nickname, The Sooner State, in reference to the non-Native settlers who staked their claims on land before the official opening date of lands in the western Oklahoma Territory or before the Indian Appropriations Act of 1889, which dramatically increased European-American settlement in the eastern Indian Territory. Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory were merged into the State of Oklahoma when it became the 46th state to enter the union on November 16, 1907. Its residents are known as Oklahomans (or colloquially, Okies), and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.
A major producer of natural gas, oil, and agricultural products, Oklahoma relies on an economic base of aviation, energy, telecommunications, and biotechnology. Both Oklahoma City and Tulsa serve as Oklahoma's primary economic anchors, with nearly two thirds of Oklahomans living within their metropolitan statistical areas.With ancient mountain ranges, prairie, mesas, and eastern forests, most of Oklahoma lies in the Great Plains, Cross Timbers, and the U.S. Interior Highlands, a region prone mainly to severe weather. More than 25 Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma, ranking third behind Alaska and California.
Oklahoma is on a confluence of three major American cultural regions and historically served as a route for cattle drives, a destination for Southern settlers, and a government-sanctioned territory for Native Americans.
Oklahoma | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:01:56 1 Etymology
00:02:49 2 Geography
00:04:58 2.1 Topography
00:07:29 2.2 Flora and fauna
00:09:29 2.3 Protected lands
00:11:09 2.4 Climate
00:15:43 3 History
00:19:34 3.1 20th and 21st centuries
00:23:42 4 Demographics
00:26:43 4.1 Cities and towns
00:27:47 4.2 Language
00:30:20 4.3 Religion
00:32:13 4.4 Incarceration rate
00:32:39 5 Economy
00:34:26 5.1 Industry
00:36:10 5.2 Energy
00:39:00 5.2.1 Wind generation
00:39:09 5.3 Agriculture
00:39:59 6 Education
00:44:30 6.1 Non-English education
00:45:33 7 Culture
00:47:22 7.1 Arts
00:51:09 7.2 Festivals and events
00:53:14 7.3 Sports
00:57:14 7.3.1 Current teams
00:57:22 8 Health
00:59:43 9 Media
01:02:03 10 Transportation
01:04:45 11 Law and government
01:05:33 11.1 State government
01:07:22 11.2 Local government
01:09:23 11.3 National politics
01:11:47 11.4 Military
01:11:56 12 Cities and towns
01:12:05 12.1 Major cities
01:14:56 13 State symbols
01:15:43 14 See also
01:16:00 15 Notes
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
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There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Oklahoma ( (listen)) is a state in the South Central region of the United States, bordered by Kansas on the north, Missouri on the northeast, Arkansas on the east, Texas on the south, New Mexico on the west, and Colorado on the northwest. It is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the fifty United States. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning red people. It is also known informally by its nickname, The Sooner State, in reference to the non-Native settlers who staked their claims on land before the official opening date of lands in the western Oklahoma Territory or before the Indian Appropriations Act of 1889, which dramatically increased European-American settlement in the eastern Indian Territory. Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory were merged into the State of Oklahoma when it became the 46th state to enter the union on November 16, 1907. Its residents are known as Oklahomans (or colloquially, Okies), and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.
A major producer of natural gas, oil, and agricultural products, Oklahoma relies on an economic base of aviation, energy, telecommunications, and biotechnology. Both Oklahoma City and Tulsa serve as Oklahoma's primary economic anchors, with nearly two thirds of Oklahomans living within their metropolitan statistical areas.With ancient mountain ranges, prairie, mesas, and eastern forests, most of Oklahoma lies in the Great Plains, Cross Timbers, and the U.S. Interior Highlands, a region prone mainly to severe weather. More than 25 Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma, ranking third behind Alaska and California.
Oklahoma is on a confluence of three major American cultural regions and historically served as a route for cattle drives, a destination for Southern settlers, and a government-sanctioned territory for Native Americans.
Native Peoples of Oklahoma - Warrior Societies - 2.3.3 Veterans in American Indian Literature
“Native Peoples of Oklahoma is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at
This course is a general introduction to the history, cultural traditions, and current condition of many of the 38 Native American tribes who reside in Oklahoma. To increase awareness and appreciation of the manners in which the Native American population of Oklahoma contributes to the unique character and capacities of our state, through cultural values, political relationships between sovereign governments, social relations in a diverse place, and enriching artistic expressions. Learners will further understand the roles that indigenous people in Oklahoma have played in national and global contexts.
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
Dr. Dan Swan is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Associate Curator of Ethnology at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History.
Dr. Joshua Nelson is Associate Professor in the Department of English.
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Oklahoma | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Oklahoma
00:01:56 1 Etymology
00:02:49 2 Geography
00:04:58 2.1 Topography
00:07:29 2.2 Flora and fauna
00:09:29 2.3 Protected lands
00:11:09 2.4 Climate
00:15:43 3 History
00:19:34 3.1 20th and 21st centuries
00:23:42 4 Demographics
00:26:43 4.1 Cities and towns
00:27:47 4.2 Language
00:30:20 4.3 Religion
00:32:13 4.4 Incarceration rate
00:32:39 5 Economy
00:34:26 5.1 Industry
00:36:10 5.2 Energy
00:39:00 5.2.1 Wind generation
00:39:09 5.3 Agriculture
00:39:59 6 Education
00:44:30 6.1 Non-English education
00:45:33 7 Culture
00:47:22 7.1 Arts
00:51:09 7.2 Festivals and events
00:53:14 7.3 Sports
00:57:14 7.3.1 Current teams
00:57:22 8 Health
00:59:43 9 Media
01:02:03 10 Transportation
01:04:45 11 Law and government
01:05:33 11.1 State government
01:07:22 11.2 Local government
01:09:23 11.3 National politics
01:11:47 11.4 Military
01:11:56 12 Cities and towns
01:12:05 12.1 Major cities
01:14:56 13 State symbols
01:15:43 14 See also
01:16:00 15 Notes
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
You can upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Oklahoma ( (listen)) is a state in the South Central region of the United States, bordered by Kansas on the north, Missouri on the northeast, Arkansas on the east, Texas on the south, New Mexico on the west, and Colorado on the northwest. It is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the fifty United States. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning red people. It is also known informally by its nickname, The Sooner State, in reference to the non-Native settlers who staked their claims on land before the official opening date of lands in the western Oklahoma Territory or before the Indian Appropriations Act of 1889, which dramatically increased European-American settlement in the eastern Indian Territory. Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory were merged into the State of Oklahoma when it became the 46th state to enter the union on November 16, 1907. Its residents are known as Oklahomans (or colloquially, Okies), and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.
A major producer of natural gas, oil, and agricultural products, Oklahoma relies on an economic base of aviation, energy, telecommunications, and biotechnology. Both Oklahoma City and Tulsa serve as Oklahoma's primary economic anchors, with nearly two thirds of Oklahomans living within their metropolitan statistical areas.With ancient mountain ranges, prairie, mesas, and eastern forests, most of Oklahoma lies in the Great Plains, Cross Timbers, and the U.S. Interior Highlands, a region prone mainly to severe weather. More than 25 Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma, ranking third behind Alaska and California.
Oklahoma is on a confluence of three major American cultural regions and historically served as a route for cattle drives, a destination for Southern settlers, and a government-sanctioned territory for Native Americans.
Oklahoma | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Oklahoma
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Oklahoma ( (listen)) is a state in the South Central region of the United States, bordered by Kansas on the north, Missouri on the northeast, Arkansas on the east, Texas on the south, New Mexico on the west, and Colorado on the northwest. It is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the fifty United States. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning red people. It is also known informally by its nickname, The Sooner State, in reference to the non-Native settlers who staked their claims on land before the official opening date of lands in the western Oklahoma Territory or before the Indian Appropriations Act of 1889, which dramatically increased European-American settlement in the eastern Indian Territory. Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory were merged into the State of Oklahoma when it became the 46th state to enter the union on November 16, 1907. Its residents are known as Oklahomans (or colloquially, Okies), and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.
A major producer of natural gas, oil, and agricultural products, Oklahoma relies on an economic base of aviation, energy, telecommunications, and biotechnology. Both Oklahoma City and Tulsa serve as Oklahoma's primary economic anchors, with nearly two thirds of Oklahomans living within their metropolitan statistical areas.With ancient mountain ranges, prairie, mesas, and eastern forests, most of Oklahoma lies in the Great Plains, Cross Timbers, and the U.S. Interior Highlands, a region prone mainly to severe weather. More than 25 Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma, ranking third behind Alaska and California.
Oklahoma is on a confluence of three major American cultural regions and historically served as a route for cattle drives, a destination for Southern settlers, and a government-sanctioned territory for Native Americans.
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 3, Episode 2
Meet Cherokee Nation citizens across the country: scuba dive with wounded warriors in Puerto Rico, learn about the Native fashion designer who revolutionized the art scene in the Southwestern U.S., and visit with generations of family singers in the heart of the Cherokee Nation. Learn about the far reaching impact of the Dawes Commission in the Cherokee Almanac, and practice speaking Cherokee words and phrases in the language lesson.
Alabama | Wikipedia audio article
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Alabama
00:01:58 1 Etymology
00:04:02 2 History
00:04:10 2.1 Pre-European settlement
00:05:45 2.2 European settlement
00:08:11 2.3 Early 19th century
00:10:49 2.3.1 Civil War and Reconstruction
00:13:52 2.4 20th century
00:23:39 3 Geography
00:26:45 3.1 Climate
00:30:46 3.2 Flora and fauna
00:32:05 4 Demographics
00:33:20 4.1 Ancestry
00:37:00 4.2 Census-designated and metropolitan areas
00:37:11 4.3 Cities
00:37:19 4.4 Language
00:38:14 4.5 Religion
00:42:48 4.6 Health
00:43:29 5 Economy
00:47:02 5.1 Largest employers
00:47:21 5.2 Agriculture
00:47:55 5.3 Industry
00:51:34 5.4 Tourism
00:52:12 5.5 Healthcare
00:52:32 5.6 Banking
00:53:47 5.7 Electronics
00:54:23 5.8 Construction
00:54:49 6 Law and government
00:54:58 6.1 State government
00:59:54 6.2 Taxes
01:02:11 6.3 County and local governments
01:04:50 6.4 Politics
01:07:53 6.5 Elections
01:08:01 6.5.1 State elections
01:10:28 6.5.2 Local elections
01:11:37 6.5.3 Federal elections
01:12:25 7 Education
01:12:34 7.1 Primary and secondary education
01:14:34 7.2 Colleges and universities
01:17:15 8 Media
01:20:19 9 Culture
01:20:28 9.1 Literature
01:20:36 9.2 Sports
01:20:44 9.2.1 College sports
01:22:12 9.2.2 Professional sports
01:23:19 10 Transportation
01:23:28 10.1 Aviation
01:23:58 10.2 Rail
01:24:18 10.3 Roads
01:26:18 10.4 Ports
01:27:00 11 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Alabama is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state.Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the Heart of Dixie and the Cotton State. The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is the camellia. Alabama's capital is Montgomery. The largest city by population is Birmingham, which has long been the most industrialized city; the largest city by land area is Huntsville. The oldest city is Mobile, founded by French colonists in 1702 as the capital of French Louisiana.From the American Civil War until World War II, Alabama, like many states in the southern U.S., suffered economic hardship, in part because of its continued dependence on agriculture. Similar to other former slave states, Alabamian legislators employed Jim Crow laws to disenfranchise and otherwise discriminate against African Americans from the end of the Reconstruction Era up until at least the 1970s. Despite the growth of major industries and urban centers, white rural interests dominated the state legislature from 1901 to the 1960s. During this time, urban interests and African Americans were markedly under-represented. Following World War II, Alabama grew as the state's economy changed from one primarily based on agriculture to one with diversified interests. The state's economy in the 21st century is based on management, automotive, finance, manufacturing, aerospace, mineral extraction, healthcare, education, retail, and technology.
Connecting American Indian & Federal Libraries: Native American Research & Resources
Presentations on the American Indian Library Initiative (AILI) of FEDLINK, the Federal Library and Information Network. AILI identifies and establishes federal networks of value to American Indian libraries. These include preservation, digitization, cataloging, reference services, event and training opportunities on core information services and access to existing federal resources in legal and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) knowledge collections.
The program featured a panel of American Indian historians and cultural experts discussing federal and regional history and culture. The program concluded with a demonstration of the Indigenous Tribal Law Project, a free, online resource created to make tribal law more accessible and findable by providing comprehensive listings of tribes, tribal websites and online primary source materials.
Speaker Biography: Joseph Genetin-Pilawa is assistant professor of history at George Mason University and former Kluge Scholar at the Library of Congress.
Speaker Biography: Gabrielle Tayac is a member of the Piscataway Indian Nation and a historian at the National Museum of the American Indian.
For transcript and more information, visit