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New episode released each Sunday Nov. 16-Dec. 14, 2025

Before America… is a five-part digital series reframing Revolutionary-era history through Native perspectives. Centered in the Great Lakes, it explores Indigenous resistance, memory, and sovereignty—where the fight for freedom truly began. Each episode uncovers hidden stories of women’s power, rebellion, and the land that still remembers. A WKAR original.

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Before America
Official Trailer | Before America
Reframing America’s origins through Native resistance in the Great Lakes.
Preview: S2025 | 0:30
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