Jeff Harris, Catawba citizen, the Director of Justice Services, and Tribal Attorney for the Catawba Nation discusses the history of the Termination Act (1959), the termination of the Catawba Nation's federal recognition, and the ultimately successful legal battle to reclaim recognition and settle long-standing land claims resulting form the illegal Treaty of Nation Ford (1840).
Jeff HarrisJeff Harris, Catawba citizen, Director of Justice Services, and Tribal Attorney for the Catawba Nation discusses the history and importance of the Indian Child Welfare Act (1978), and recent challenges to its provisions.
Jeff HarrisChef Dave Smoke McCluskey discusses the history and importance of corn in the indigenous American diet and culture.
Dave Smoke McCluskeyCatawba citizen and artist Kassidy Plyler demonstrates the pan-Native Jingle Dress Dance.
Catawba Cultural Services DivisionShawn Butler, CIN Director of Public Safety, discusses jurisdiction and law enforcement within the Catawba Nation.
Shawn ButlerCatawba artist Kassidy Plyler with the Catawba Cultural Center teaches a class on traditional long leaf pine needle basketry. as part of our Catawba Culture Class series.
Catawba Cultural Services DivisionLula Blue Beck discusses her childhood, brother Leroy Blue, sister Lily Blue, parents, and grandparents.
Lula BeckInterview with Lula Blue Beck conducted by Dr. Thomas J. Blumer in 1983.
Lula BeckInterview with Major Sam Beck and Lula Blue Beck conducted by Dr. Thomas J. Blumer in 1987.
Major Samuel BeckInterview with Major Sam Beck and Lula Blue Beck conducted by Dr. Thomas J. Blumer in 1985.
Major Samuel Beck