American Indian stories being sought, shared on OETA
OETA, the Oklahoma Network, is seeking stories for its Native Story Collection effort. Oklahomans are invited to visit www.oeta.tv and share stories of their American Indian experiences.
“Stateline,” the network’s regularly-scheduled documentary series, will premiere “The People” at 8 p.m. Thursday (May 14). Everyone is invited to watch this installment about efforts to preserve American Indian language and culture in Oklahoma.
Camera crews for “Stateline” stopped in Fort Cobb, Anadarko, Pawhuska, Hominy, Edmond, Concho and Oklahoma City where various preservation efforts are underway. But these stories represent only a few handful of those struggling to keep tribal traditions alive.
OETA’s Native Story Collection effort was inspired by the “American Experience” series “We Shall Remain.” And Oklahomans are encouraged to give voice to their American Indian heritage by sharing stories, photos and videos of their experiences. Either use the simple online story tool at www.oeta.tv/wsr to do so, or mail stories to OETA/We Shall Remain, P.O. Box 14190, Oklahoma City, OK, 73113.
In addition to appearing on the OETA project Web site, many stories will be shared with the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum. The project Web site also features educator resources and videos exploring contemporary topics such as language revitalization efforts, Native enterprise and tribal sovereignty.
–Penny TV
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I enjoyed the documentary presented May 14, any documentary on the Indian culture is very much appreciated by me, and I feel there should be more information given to the public regarding the past and our future. Thank you.