20 Best Native American History Podcasts

1. First America

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Native people have been written out of the American story, but without us you don't know what happened. This summer the United States will celebrate the 250-year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. When you read the Declaration, you realize it is a list of complaints. The last entry, the climax in our founders' reasons for rebellion against the Crown, is this: 'He has excited… the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.'We have been told the Revolution was fought over taxation and..MORE Host Rebecca Nagle
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 17.4KFacebook 192.3KTwitter 345.6KInstagram 638.1K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Iroquois History and Legends

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The Iroquois Confederacy. An Indigenous North American civilization with equal rights and representative government that left Europeans in bewilderment. Their influence affected the American free spirit and the modern day woman's rights movement. This show covers the culture, histories and legends of the Haudenosaunee. The People of the Longhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Andrew James Cotter, Caleb Cotter
Producer/Network Andrew Cotter and Caleb Cotter
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 855Facebook 3.8KTwitter 1.2K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Native ChocTalk

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Native Americans share ancestral stories, history, & culture. www.nativechoctalk.com
Host Rachael Youngman
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 61Facebook 2.7KTwitter 95Instagram 1.5K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Native Circles

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This podcast features Native American and Indigenous voices, stories, and experiences for everyone to learn, not only in North America but also throughout the world. The founders of Native Circles are Dr. Farina King (Diné) and Sarah Newcomb (Tsimshian), who were inspired to start this podcast to educate wider publics about the interconnections and significance of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous experiences and matters. The primary co-hosts of the podcast are Dr. King, Dr. Davina Two Bears, and Eva Bighorse. Dr...MORE Hosts Farina King, Davina Two Bears, Eva Bighorse
Producer/Network Dr. Farina King, Dr. Davina Two Bears, Sarah Newcomb, Eva Bighorse, & Brian D. King
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Amy Bowers Cordalis, Dr. Anton Treuer +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23Twitter 478Instagram 130 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Indigenous Voices from Fort Nisqually

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In 2021, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum brought together a panel of historians to discuss the legacy of the Puget Sound Treaty War (1855-1856). With representatives from the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, Steilacoom, and Squaxin Island Tribes, as well as Fort Nisqually Living History Museum and HistoryLink.org, the panel introduced a new dialogue among diverse communities impacted by the War and its aftermath.The Indigenous Voices Podcast is an extension of this award winning series...MORE Producer/Network Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 59.3KTwitter 10.8K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Indians in Wisconsins History

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Explore the rich and complex history of Wisconsins Native American tribes before European contact. This engaging narrative delves into their vibrant way of life, including traditional crafts, clothing, shelter, and methods of hunting, fishing, and farming. Discover the tribes experiences and struggles during the French, British, and U.S. rule of the territory, highlighting their battles and resilience...MORE Email ****@podcastlibrary.org
Avg Length 324 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. Narrative of Captivity Among The Sioux

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Explore the harrowing yet captivating experiences of individuals taken captive by the Sioux. This compelling narrative delves into the emotional and psychological challenges faced during their captivity, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of Native American history.MORE Email ****@podcastlibrary.org
Avg Length 281 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

8. Of Cedar And Salmon

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Welcome to 'Of Cedar And Salmon', the Podcast. Exploring the ancient world of Pacific Northwest Native American legends, art, history, and more. Every week we dive into these incredible stories featuring ancient legends, creation stories, and hero tales passed down through generations of oral tradition. Episodes blend traditional storytelling with historical and cultural context, featuring discussions on the characters, traditions, and lessons that have rung true for thousands of years. All masterfully told by Kwak'wala storyteller, Ronn 'Long Claw' Wilson...MORE Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Voices Of Native Resistance

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This blog dives deep into stories of Native American resistance and justice, highlighting the resilience and heritage of Native American tribes. Exploring critical moments like the Ponca tribe's relocation and Standing Bear v. Crook, it connects historical injustices to modern challenges. Listeners will gain insight into Native American culture, identity, and sovereignty, offering a thoughtful journey through Native American history and ongoing struggles.MORE Email ****@poddyhost.com
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10. St. Clairs Defeat 1791

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Experience the gripping tale of St. Clairs defeat, a pivotal battle fought between the United States and the Western Confederacy of Native Americans on November 4, 1791, during the tumultuous Northwest Indian War. Out of an estimated 1,000 U.S. troops, a mere 24 emerged unscathed, marking this encounter as one of the most significant defeats in American military history and the largest victory ever recorded by Native Americans. This compelling pamphlet brings together three insightful articles published in 1847, 1851, and 1864, offering a rich historical perspective. (Summary by Fritz)MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. Still Here: Native American Resilience in New England

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Next year marks a milestone in America's history 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Our founding document put forward aspirations that have shaped America and inspired the world: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.' But read on; the Declaration may surprise you...MORE Email ****@ctpublic.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

12. AMERICAN GENOCIDE

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Amidst an unprecedented federal investigation into hundreds of Native Boarding Schools and the 100,000+ children these institutions forcibly removed, one school has become the epicenter of controversy in America's attempt to reckon with its dark history: Red Cloud Indian School. While today some see the school as a positive presence in the Pine Ridge Reservation, home to the Oglala Lakota tribe, others cite it as a perpetrator of generational trauma...MORE Producer/Network IllumiNative
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 202Facebook 68.6KTwitter 48.7KInstagram 216K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. The Black Hills Historical Podcast

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In this podcast, I will be discussing the history of the Black Hills and the Indigenous People that lived among them. Come on and take this journey through history with me, by listening to this podcast! In addition to the Lakota people, I will also be getting into the history of indigenous peoples all around the United States and even the globe!MORE Host Josh Martinez
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 2.3KTwitter 8Instagram 1K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Relic: History Unearthed

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A podcast dedicated to everything Native American history and relics. Join us on an adventure through history one topic at a time. From discussing lithics, chatting with collectors, and the different ways to be a part of the hobby. We are excited to dive deep into the past, one conversation at a time!MORE Host Beau Spicer
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 3K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Boarding School Oral History Podcast

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Hosted by Joshua Bulavko, currently a student in the Indigenous Studies Program at the University of Kansas, the Boarding School Oral History Podcast (BSOHP) is a research project focused on reckoning with the experiences of survivors, descendants, public officials, and tribal communities with the systematic efforts of assimilation in the United States...MORE Producer/Network Joshua Bulavko
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. The Talking Two Ways Podcast

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This podcast is an attempt for two Western New Yorkers to educate each other on Native American history, culture, and current events. We will be diving into topics and speaking with members of communities who embody the culture and history of their people.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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17. A Brief History of the American Southwest for Kids

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A Brief History of the American Southwest for Kids is a curriculum podcast series to teach the history of this unique region.The Children's Hour Inc. has produced a six part podcast and curriculum series on the history of the American Southwest, in partnership with the Center for New Mexico Archaeology, the Native American Community Academy (NACA), NACA Inspired Schools Network, and numerous others.Typically a region of the US that is overlooked in textbooks, the Southwestern United States history begins 23,000 years ago in what is now know as White Sands National Park...MORE Producer/Network The Children's Hour Inc
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 1.5KTwitter 514Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Native American History

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Focuses on Native American History taught throughout generations which ultimately effected the subculture on Native descent.
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19. Opochtli

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This podcast is has various comedic, interesting, & entertaining topics but my goal is to focus on the history of the Indigenous people of the American continent that was lost or stolen from history or hardly ever talked about. Opochtli is also known as the 'Left Handed One' or 'He who divides the Waters' in Nahuatl which is the Aztec's native language.MORE Producer/Network opochtli
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. Encounter Culture

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New Mexico's deep artistic traditions have long engaged with the multifaceted histories and cultures of the state. At Encounter Culture, we talk with artists, historians, scientists, museum curators, and writers who are all a part of New Mexico's centuries' old lineage of helping us understand the places and people who make the Land of Enchantment so unique. https://podcast.nmculture.org/MORE Host Emily Withnall
Producer/Network New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Manuel González
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 30.2KInstagram 10.6K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact