Suzan Shown Harjo

Jim Thorpe, one of the greatest athletes ever, is celebrated by a new generation of Native Americans. Topics discussed include Thorpe's extraordinary career, unfair treatment and victimization, fight against derogatory team names, repatriation battle for his remains, and his remarkable history and perseverance. Indigenous excellence and resilience are highlighted through the album 'The Story of Jim Thorpe' and Native American perspectives.