Iniskim
About the Episode
Shot on the real-life Blackfeet buffalo drive and inspired by a true story, Iniskim follows a young woman’s journey from trauma to recovery. By reconnecting with the ancient power of the buffalo, the timeless landscape of her ancestors, and the wisdom of her culture, her life is changed forever.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 9m 30s
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Extras
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Behind the Scenes | Making The American Buffalo
Ken Burns, Julie Dunfey and Dayton Duncan on creating their latest documentary.6:31 -
Official Trailer
Examining the center of one of the country’s most mythic and heartbreaking tales.0:30 -
George Bird Grinnell and Early Conservation Efforts
Grinnell fought the destruction of birds and other wildlife, including the buffalo.6:25 -
Sitting Bull and the Wounded Knee Massacre
More than 250 Lakotas – mostly women and children – were killed by U.S. soldiers.6:21 -
Buffalo Bill and His Wild West Show
By 1889, Buffalo Bill Cody was the most famous American in the world.5:23 -
A Legacy of Broken Promises
The U.S. government made treaties with Indigenous people when it was convenient.10:24 -
Why Is Destruction Part of Our Story?
The scale of wild animal loss during the 1800s is the largest in known human history.9:59 -
Industrial Expansion West and Its Impact
After the Civil War, Americans set out with renewed energy to unite the East and West.8:52 -
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The Buffalo Nickel and Bison Facts Today
The 1913 Buffalo Nickel raises important questions how we think of the American West.9:15
