Cherokee Riders - We Remember (Part 1): Warrior Up! Series
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Catalogue Number: PTP020
Producer: Picture This Productions
Producers: Finch, David
Directors: Finch, David
Producing Agencies: Picture This Productions
Subject: American History, Canadian World Studies, Character Education, Citizenship Education, Documentary, First Nations Studies, Guidance, Health, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Social Issues, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Women's Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2024
Running Time: 22:01
Oklahomans Desiree Mathews, 18, Jeanetta Leach, 22, Kayce O’Field, Emily Christie and Madison Whitekiller, all 23, are about to start the ride of their lives. These young Cherokee women train to retrace the infamous Trail of Tears, following the path of their ancestors’ forced removal over 180 years ago. They ready themselves emotionally and physically for a grueling ride that will cover 950 miles and six states.
Warrior Up! is a 13 part documentary series that follows inspiring Indigenous youth making positive change in their communities!
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