The Last Tribe of Iowa: Leadership of the Meskwaki People in a Struggle for Survival

Finalist documentary ranked 13th in the nation representing Iowa at the 2015 National History Day competition in College Park, Maryland

Teacher: Chris Green
Student: Alex Bare
School: North Scott High School (Eldridge, IA)
Division: Senior individual documentary

Some of the original music used in this video comes from a CD produced by the Meskwaki Nation called "From the Lodges of the Meskwaki Nation." It is available for purchase at the Meskwaki Nation's museum.

In retrospect, looking at the video in 2019, I would change the title. While the Meskwaki are the last federally recognized tribe based in Iowa, they are certainly not the only ones with land claims and deep heritage in this state (especially the Ioway people, for whom the state was named).

If you have a more urgent question pertaining to this video, feel free to contact me through Instagram @ale.xaugust.

Many thanks to the interviewees and others who helped me along the way, especially those at the Meskwaki Tribal Museum!

Видео The Last Tribe of Iowa: Leadership of the Meskwaki People in a Struggle for Survival канала Alex Bare