Native American Subject Guide
Last Updated: July 15, 2012
Purpose: This guide was prepared for Native American Heritage Month celebrated annually in November. It can also be used to observe the Native American Ministries Special Sunday and for other ministries involving Native Americans.
This guide may also be printed and given to your church leaders or any other church members interested in borrowing resources from the NCCUMC Media Center. Download the PDF to print this guide.
Subjects and Keywords
Adult Videos
Adult Books
Youth Videos
Youth Books
Children’s Videos
Children’s Books
Websites
Subjects and Keywords
Search for these subjects or keywords in the Media Center catalog:
Subjects
Ethnic Ministry
Missions & Program; NC Conference
Missions; National
Multiculturalism
Keywords
Indian
Names of tribes
Native
Native American
Electronic Resource Keywords
Click on these words at http://nccumc.org/mediacenter/electronic-resources/ to find electronic resources related to this subject.
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Video Resources
KIT200 Sharing the Heritage: Helping United Methodists Communicate the Heritage of Native People
This kit contains many materials to supplement the implementation of the Native American Comprehensive Plan. The kit includes:
1. “A Time to Heal” VHS video – 15 mins.
2. “Passages: The Native American Stories, Vol. 1″ audio CD
3. “Passages: The Native American Stories, Vol. 2″ audio CD
4. “With Our Voices: Singing Our Historical Witness of Faith” audio CD
5. “Sharing the Heritage” audio cassette tape and CD
6. “Sharing the Heritage” leader’s guide
7. “Forged by Fire” DVD – 45 mins.
8. “Dancing with a Brave Spirit: Telling the Truth about Native America, 2001-2004″ book
9. “Seeing Through Native Eyes: VBS and Native People, 2002″ book
10. “The Connection” newsletter, Spring 2001
11. “Voices of Native People” newsletter, June 2001
12. Native American Comprehensive Plan brochure
13. Native American Communications Office brochure
DVD157 All Good Gifts
14 Stories of United Methodist Connectional Giving. Each video is 2-14 minutes long. World Service Fund, Africa University Fund, Ministerial Education Fund, Advance, Human Relations Day, One Great Hour of Sharing, Native American Ministries Sunday, Peace with Justice Sunday, World Communion Sunday, and United Methodist Student Day are all covered.
DVD163 Forged by Fire
5 Stories of Faith: U.S. Internment of Japanese American Communities; The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Forced Removal; Underground Railroad: African-American Passage to Freedom; When the Border Crosses Over Us-Hispanic/Latino Struggles on the U.S. Mexican Border; and The Newest Immigrants-Pacific Islanders.
Resource codes that begin with VC are on VHS tape and require a VCR.
VC655 Living the Dream: Native American Awareness
This video documents how the agencies of The United Methodist Church worked together to help make this Native American Ministry a reality.
VC790 One in the Spirit
Tells the story of the Native American ministry of the Southeastern Jurisdiction. The Triad Native American United Methodist Church of Greensboro is featured.
VC1036 The Good Mind
Examines some of the beliefs of Christianity and some traditional beliefs of Native Americans told in their words. Accompanied by a leader’s guide/poster with outlines of how to use the video with Native American and non-Native American groups.
VC1661 Reconciliation AC : Native American, Black American
During the AC Repentance and Reconciliation Service two special reports were produced. The Native American footage written and narrated by Jerry Lowry is 12 minutes long. “We Have Come This Far By Faith,” reflecting on the rich life and contribution of the Black Church, is directed by Doris Brunson. It is 10 minutes.
VC1827 American Indian Religion
This video is hosted by David Cannady, a chaplain with the NC Division of Prisons, and features Ray & Kay Littleturtle, Native American spiritual leaders. The video was produced for prisoners in the NC Division of Prisons who want to practice the American Indian religion. The content includes the storytelling of legends and an interview about the religion and its practices. Useful to gain an understanding of the American Indian religion.
Books
BK49 Dancing with a Brave Spirit: Telling the Truth About Native America
A special edition of “Voices of Native People” to help answer basic questions about Native America. This publication seeks to clarify many of the widely held myths and beliefs about native people. It includes three sections: questions and answers about native people; native people and United Methodism; and a directory of organizations working with Native peoples. Produced by the Native American Communications Office in United Methodist Communications. This booklet (1999-2000) is available online. The 2005-2008 version is also available online.
BK69 Eagle Flights
A resource for the whole church highlighting Native American heritage and insight into faith. This set includes a leader’s guide and a student book. 25 articles are organized into 6 chapters.
BK215 Lumbee Methodists: Getting to Know Them, A Folk History
The History of the Lumbee Indians of North Carolina and their relationship with the Methodist Church. Chapters include: Who Are the Lumbee?, The Methodist Impact, Church Stories Add Local Color, Shaping Lumbee History, To Do Justly, Lumbee Educators, Generating Hope: Promise for the Future, and Tributes. This book is also available online or for purchase from the NC Conference Archives & History.
BK911 On This Spirit Walk: The Voices of Native American and Indigenous Peoples
On This Spirit Walk is a resource for small group study within the local church. Setting this resource apart is a list of Native American United Methodist writers who contributed to this work. This diverse group includes a cross-section of tribes and nations, ages and life experiences. The inclusion of indigenous activist and human rights advocate Rev. Liberato Bautista provides a powerful depth of vision to these voices. Discussion questions for multicultural groups are included at the end of each of the twelve essays, as well as lists of additional resources and Advance projects. This book is a joint publication of the Native American Comprehensive Plan and the General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns.
BK912 Giving our Hearts Away: Native American Survival
Giving Our Hearts Away: Native American Survival is a short, straightforward narrative of the history of what is now The United States, from a Native American perspective. This is not a study filled with romantic tales of history lost in the mist of time. This is a story of the Native peoples of America and what became of them as immigrants arrived from every direction seeking wealth, freedom and new territory. This is also a story filled with pathos as unimaginable events unfold out of the clash of cultures and the competing ideologies born of religious practices and spiritual lifestyles intertwined with the material needs of a new federal government and its territories. Issues and conditions relating to America’s Native people, long believed to be settled or dead, are here outlined as current and ongoing challenges to the continued survival of the first people of The United States. This book was the 2009 Mission Study and includes notes and discussion starters related to the study.
Youth Videos
Resource codes that begin with VC are on VHS tape and require a VCR.
VC1781 What Do You Believe?
Subtitled: American Teenagers, spirituality and freedom of religion. “In this documentary, Buddhist, Muslim, Pagan, Native American, Jewish and Catholic teens candidly discuss everything from hormones to heaven.” Accompanied by an in-depth 28 page activities and discussion guide.
Youth Books
BK743 Walking in These White Man Shoes: Youth Explore Native America
In this four-session study, youth are invited to walk with Native people as they hear the story of where Native people have walked, where they are walking now, and how they walk with God.
Children’s Videos
Resource codes that begin with VC are on VHS tape and require a VCR.
VC387 Folktales of Peace
Reaching a peaceful solution is the common theme to three tales told by storytellers from three different cultures; Native American, African American and Appalachian. A guide with discussion questions is included.
Children’s Books
BK24 Multicultural Game Book
70 traditional games from 30 countries. The games are not complicated and do not require special equipment. Country of origin and a history of the game is included. Some great ideas for VBS or to enhance a mission or cultural study. Four games originate from Native American tribes.
BK25 Crafts of Many Cultures
30 Authentic Craft Projects From Around the World. “Crafts are a universal language of cultural expression.” Country of origin and a description of the craft is included with directions. One craft is Mimbres Pottery from ancient New Mexico.
BK365 The Give-Away
A story rich in the Native American Tradition of the Give-Away. The animals try to help humankind find their way, but “in the end, it is the Creator who must choose to give to humankind the most precious gift of all.”
BK706 CDC Native Diabetes Wellness Program Eagle Books
The Eagle Books help children understand several important messages about diabetes and being healthy: Traditional lifestyles of American Indians and Alaska Natives may have helped to protect many people from developing type 2 diabetes; Many Native people no longer eat traditional diets or practice vigorous physical activity; Type 2 diabetes can be a consequence of this lifestyle change; Native knowledge provides wisdom and power to prevent/control diabetes; Returning to healthy diet and physical activity can help prevent diabetes; Friends and families can help each other to prevent diabetes by eating healthy foods and staying active. A teacher’s guide for the series is available at http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/EagleBookTeachersGuide.pdf.
Websites related to The United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship – Native American
General Board of Discipleship Planning Calendar (Click on Native American Heritage Month)
General Commission on Religion and Race – Native American
Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference
UMC Giving – Special Sundays – Native American Ministries Sunday
