Cinematographer: Peter Mervis

Creation Story: Robyn Simmons, Amen Magoosh, Tielyn Bigrope

Narration: John Hambrick

Original Music: Peter Blackwell, Fred Kaydahzinne, A. Paul Ortega

Post Audio: Austin Soundmine

Interviewer: Cynthia Duran Prelo-Riedlinger

Interviews: Tomas Baca, Sherman Blake, Jackie D. Blaylock, Elbys Hugar, Fred Kaydahzinne, Virginia S. Klinekole, Loree B. Marin, Ringlin Martine, Michael Montoya, A. Paul Ortega, Dr. Carlton Naiche-Palmer, Robyn Simmons, Donalyn Torrez

Series:

Within the borders of the United States lie 310 sovereign nations. During Early-America's turbulent days of westward expansion these nations were established. Now, Inhabited by Native men, women and children with a rich past and each with an important story to tell.

These nations are the homelands of the first Americans...

Each episode addresses the creation story, the Tribe(s) before Western contact, after Western contact and the current reservation via interviews with tribal members. These are their stories in their words.

Ep. 1: Mescalero Apache

In the Sacramento Mountains of Southern New Mexico;

In the shadow of Sierra Blanca Peak;

Live the proud people of the Mescalero Apache;

With a history of peace, and unimaginable struggle;

The Mescalero live to honor their ancestors;

While fighting to survive in a modern world;

This is their story, in their words, from their Homeland Nation.

Trailer available at http://www.HomelandNation.com