Summary of BBC - The Natives: This is Our America (2017)

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The video discusses the difficulties faced by Native Americans, particularly youth, due to poverty and addiction. The native community has started some successful programs aimed at decreasing the cycle of poverty and crime.

  • 00:00:00 This video is about the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the United States, which is home to 40,000 Native Americans. The residents there are protesting a proposed oil pipeline that they believe would harm the environment and threaten their health. Two of the students who took part in the video's shooting competition have qualified to compete in the finals, and one of them, Arthur, is very excited about the opportunity.
  • 00:05:00 Sky is a 16-year-old Native American teenager from Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She talks about her experiences at her school and with her community, as well as her plans for the future. Sky is optimistic about the future of her people and believes that education is key to preserving their traditions. The nearby Standing Rock reservation has been the site of a long-standing protest against the construction of a pipeline that many Native Americans believe will damage their water supplies and destroy ancient burial grounds. Despite the protests, Sky says that her people are still committed to fighting for their rights.
  • 00:10:00 This video discusses the recent arrests of 200 demonstrators near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota, which has raised awareness of the ongoing issue of Native American segregation and poverty. Cyrus Hunt Racks English class discusses the history of Native American-white relations in the United States, discussing how the Pilgrims were initially welcomed by the Native Americans and how this positive relationship eventually deteriorated. Arlene Little shares her experience of living on the reservation and discussing the various challenges she and her community face. She encourages listeners to learn more about the reservation and its people, and to remember to stand up for Native Americans during Red Ribbon Week.
  • 00:15:00 This video discusses the difficulties faced by Native Americans, particularly youth, due to poverty and addiction. The native community has started some successful programs aimed at decreasing the cycle of poverty and crime.
  • 00:20:00 The video discusses Lance, a 23-year-old Native American man, who is preparing to take part in a buffalo kill as part of a tradition his ancestors followed. Lance's girlfriend has gone into labor, and he is leaving to go back home. Lance's family is not happy about his transgender status, and he has attempted suicide multiple times. Sky, a 16-year-old Native American boy, shares his story of being bullied and suffering from depression.
  • 00:25:00 This video contains footage of various Native Americans discussing their culture and how it differs from the mainstream. One interesting note is that being gay or transgender was actually an accepted part of Native American life, but they were special and sacred. Today, many Native Americans are still working to maintain their traditions and culture, and are standing up against injustices.
  • 00:30:00 This video tells the story of Native Americans and their protests against oil pipelines. The video includes footage of protesters and ceremonies, as well as interviews with Native Americans about their religion and protests.
  • 00:35:00 Arthur is being honored in the powwow final stage of the coming of age ceremony. He missed out on killing the buffalo, and while his baby pictures look exactly like him, it also means he's now determined to plan for the future best thing for her. He plans to send her to college and become a doctor, so that she can continue the Sioux culture and language.
  • 00:40:00 The video discusses the history of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the current protests against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The walk to the courthouse is described as peaceful, and the protesters hope that the children who are accompanying them will understand the reason for their actions. The walkers are accompanied by police officers who have arrested around 200 people. The new generation of protesters on Pine Ridge are determined to continue the fight against the pipeline.
  • 00:45:00 The YouTube video features a BBC reporter interviewing people about the ongoing protest against the construction of a pipeline through Native American land. The reporter interviews a young Lakota man who has decided to compete in a buffalo-hunting competition to earn honor and respect from his tribe.
  • 00:50:00 The video features Arthur, who is from Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, shooting a bullseye at a shooting range. He talks about his experiences living on the reservation and his hopes for the future. He also introduces his girlfriend, Melanie, and her son, Keely, who is 9 months old. Melanie is pregnant and Arthur will be raising her son soon. The video ends with Arthur saying goodbye to Lance and leaving for his girlfriend's house to deliver the baby.
  • 00:55:00 The video discusses the traditional holiday of Halloween on Pine Ridge Indian Nation, and how the community comes together to celebrate.

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The video features students from a Native American reservation in South Dakota, competing in a shooting competition to win the honor of hunting a buffalo. The students' positive attitudes and sense of community contrast markedly with the negative stereotypes portrayed by outsiders.

  • 01:00:00 The video features students from a Native American reservation in South Dakota, competing in a shooting competition to win the honor of hunting a buffalo. The students' positive attitudes and sense of community contrast markedly with the negative stereotypes portrayed by outsiders.
  • 01:05:00 The video features a BBC interview with little Wayne, a young man who is going to shoot a buffalo hunt. He is nervous and has a lot of support from his family and friends. The video also features a protest camp on Pine Ridge in South Dakota, which has grown to house several thousand activists.
  • 01:10:00 This video, which is part of a series entitled "The Natives: This is Our America," introduces viewers to life on a Native American reservation in the U.S. Unemployment is high, and many residents are struggling to find work. However, despite the challenges, the community comes together for events like Halloween. The narrator, a youth worker on a reservation, emphasizes the importance of education and positive relationships with elders.
  • 01:15:00 This video showcases the culture and traditions of the Native American people. The speaker discusses seven values that are important to the Sioux Nation, and then asks for help in sharing these values with other people. The children present at a primary school in Rocky Foot discuss being in danger due to the prevalence of gun violence, and the speaker encourages the children to speak up about their concerns.

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