Through Our blood, history unfolded
Tsalagi: A Storied Historical Past -- Free downloadable videos
Produced by Cherokee411, the leading independent online news organization serving the Cherokee people and our three tribes, narrated by James A. Humphrey, author of the Cherokee Trilogy, this video series brings Cherokee history to life through story, scholarship, and lived experience.
These presentations explore the real historical events behind the fictional Waters family—stories inspired by the author’s grandmother, a Dawes Roll signee—and provide cultural and historical context spanning generations of Tsalagi history.
What's included
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Three free 15-minute videos, each offering a historical overview aligned with one volume of the Cherokee Trilogy
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One in-depth 45-minute video covering the full historical arc across all three books
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Professionally produced and suitable for educational and community use
Who videos are for
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Libraries and archives
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Book clubs and reading groups
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Classrooms and educators
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Historical societies
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Cherokee (CNO) at-large groups
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Native American interest organizations
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Individuals building a personal history collection
All videos are offered free of charge and may be downloaded for educational, cultural, and personal enrichment purposes beginning Feb. 15, 2026