Department of History

Episode One begins in New England in the 1620's, at the time of the so-called "first Thanksgiving," In March of 1621, Massasoit, chief of the Wampanoag, negotiated a diplomatic alliance with a scraggly band of English settlers for the benefit of his people. It was a gamble that paid off for several decades, as indians and colonists coexisted in relative peace. A half-century later, as a brutal war flared between the English colonists and a confederation of New England indians, the wisdom of Massasoit's choice seemed less clear.Four films from the ReelNative project, which reveal the diversity of the contemporary Native experience and showcase the resilience of Native people and culture.The WE SHALL REMAIN 30-minute preview film, which combines a sneak preview of the documentary films with a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the series.Short films on Native contemporary issuesBehind-the-scenes footagePrintable materials for educators and librarians.