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BEFORE AMERICA

TV-PG · 1 × 30 min

Producer: WKAR

BEFORE AMERICA reframes Revolutionary-era history through Native perspectives, chronicling the often-overlooked Indigenous history of the Great Lakes before the United States existed. From the 1763 uprising at Fort Michilimackinac to Odawa trail trees and the homelands of L'Arbre Croche, BEFORE AMERICA reveals how the Anishinaabe nations shaped events that pushed Britain and the colonies toward revolution. Exploring Indigenous resistance and rebellion, memory and sovereignty, and uncovering hidden tales of women's power, BEFORE AMERICA tells the story that the land still remembers – this is where the fight for freedom truly began.

Program Details
APT Program Service
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Presenter
WKAR
Producer
WKAR
Episodes/Length
1 / 30
Rating
TV-PG
PBS Video Availability

For General audience

07/01/2026 to 08/29/2026

Available in US, US Territories, Canada

For Passport members

07/01/2026 to 06/30/2030

Available in US, US Territories, Canada

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WKAR Ashlee Smith WKAR 404 Wilson Rd Office 212 East-Lansing, MI 48824 US 517-884-4700 x. ashlee@wkar.org