Indian America: A Gift from the Past
In 1970 a storm uncovers an ancient whaling village called Ozette which had been buried some 500 years ago by a massive mudslide. The resulting excavation brings new knowledge of the past important to both the Makah Indians, living on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington and for the historical record of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest.
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Indian America: A Gift from the Past
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 19, 1994
Runtime
0h 58m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Indian America: A Gift from the Past
Production Companies
Media Resource Associates
Director
Karen Thomas
Description
In 1970 a storm uncovers an ancient whaling village called Ozette which had been buried some 500 years ago by a massive mudslide. The resulting excavation brings new knowledge of the past important to both the Makah Indians, living on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington and for the historical record of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest.
