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Before America

Before America |Michigan’s Forgotten Women of Pontiac’s War

Season 2025 Episode 3 | 6m 02s

A decade before the American Revolution, Indigenous women played crucial roles in Pontiac’s War. They carried intelligence, protected trade, guided diplomacy, and shaped decisions that changed Michigan’s history. This episode uncovers the women long erased from the story—and the power they held in the Great Lakes world.

Aired: 11/29/25
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Before America | The Lacrosse Game That Sparked a Native Uprising
A 1763 lacrosse match at Fort Michilimackinac turns into a daring Native rebellion.
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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