Famous Native North Americans -- Hiawatha and the Peacemaker -- The legend of Pocahontas -- Sacagawea : guide and interpreter -- Taking a stand -- Tecumseh and the Prophet -- The Battle of the Little Bighorn -- Louis Riel -- Chief Joseph -- Cochise and Geronimo -- Striving for peace -- Hope in hard times -- Preserving cultures -- Today's famous people -- Native North American firsts.
Summary:
Profiles Native Americans who had significant impact on the histories of their own nations, and in the history of the United States and Canada, through their roles as interpreters, guides, warriors, and peacemakers.
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