Interviewee Anna Paisano discusses discipline, students' resistance to cleaning the dorms during the 1960s and currently, and her assessment of students' experiences at Albuquerque Indian School.
Pueblo Indians historically through contemporary era with emphasis on Taos, Acoma, and Zuni communities. Includes footage of Mesa Verde, Santa Fe Indian School, Gallup Inter-Tribal Gallup Indian Ceremonial, and Tony Reyna Indian Arts and Crafts store.
An episode of YESTERDAY'S NEWSREEL television program recounting an October 1925 visit by various Pueblo leaders to San Francisco to discuss with city mayor about squatters on their land, and they visit a local buffalo herd.
Footage includes around the campus of buildings, students walking, and in the classroom, an interviewee, Tom Jewell, discusses the education system at Albuquerque Indian School, and students speak to the interviewer off-camera.
Members of the Pan-Indian men’s organization, Golden State Gourd Society, discuss the history of the group, how members are invited to join, and its value to them as Natives in the diaspora. Followed by an induction ceremony.
Main interviewee explains the purpose of the Many Trails Indian Club of Los Angeles powwow, other interviewees describe the significance of the club and event to them personally, and footage of a ceremonial dance.
An overview of Yokut culture and daily practices including weaving a tule mat dwelling and boat, weaving baskets, gathering berries and fishing, playing a hoop and pole game, etc.