The American Revolution is mostly portrayed as an epic struggle between the colonies and the British. But Native tribes and individuals played a significant role in the historic War of Independence. It was a difficult choice for tribes, who were neither British subjects nor supporters of the encroaching colonies. We’ll get the Native perspective on America’s first war.

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Chairman Tehassi Hill (Oneida), chairman of the Oneida Indian Nation

Peter Jemison (Seneca [Heron Clan]), artist and Historic Site Manager (retired) at Ganondagan State Historic Site

JoAnn Schedler (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians), retired Army Major and author of the Official National Park Service Handbook American Indians and the Civil War

Curtis Zunigha (Delaware Tribe of Indians), co-director of the Lenape Center

Break 1 Music: Until We Break (song) Klee Benally (artist) Appropriation (album)

Break 2 Music: Pisuppunga (song) Twin Flames (artist) Omen (album)