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Season 1, Episode 10: The Gift of the Sacred Dog
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The first of many programs favoring Native Americans. In this instance, a Midwestern legend suggests how horses arrived to the tribe. Later in this episode is the song "Ancient Places, Sacred Lands" which lists several words originating from various locations of the United States and the tribal meaning of their names.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Tight Times
Episode 2
Miss Nelson Is Back
Episode 3
Bea and Mr. Jones
Episode 4
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain
Episode 5
Louis the Fish
Episode 6
Digging Up Dinosaurs
Episode 7
Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
Episode 8
Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport
Episode 9
Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe
Episode 10
The Gift of the Sacred Dog
Episode 11
Gregory, the Terrible Eater
Episode 12
Three by the Sea
Episode 13
Arthur's Eyes
Episode 14
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
Episode 15
Ty's One Man Band