Native Americans were the first people to call North America home. Each nation, or tribe, has its own history, full of tales of triumph and hardship. The Menominee Nation settled in the upper Midwest. Throughout their existence, they have faced many obstacles and fought for many causes. This is the story of how they became a culture and where they are today.

A culture begins -- Building a civilization -- Life in the Menominee Nation -- Beliefs of the Menominee -- Overcoming hardships -- The nation's presence now -- Faces of the Menominee Nation.