S8E6: Natural Born Americans | Secret History

Duration: 49'29''

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American Indians have often been portrayed as true conservationists and guardians of nature, but is this view of them any more accurate than other stereotypes? Today, the Makah tribe defies conservationists by hunting whales and the Mashantucket Pequots operate the world's biggest casino.

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