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Urban Rez

This one-hour documentary explores the history of the 1952 Bureau of Indian Affairs Termination and Relocation Act and the modern-day consequences for Native Americans, particularly those who relocated to Denver, Colorado. Powerful stories of determination, self-identity and healing are shared by Native American scholars and multigenerational families.

Produced by
Rocky Mountain PBS — Donna Sanford, Lisa D. Olken, Jay Grimm and Larry Pourier
Denver, CO
Total CPB Investment
$25,000
Made possible by CPB's
Television Programming: Native American Public Telecommunications Subgrant