Midday program presents two documentaries: "Messages from the Grandparents", a look at Cherokee, Winnebago, Pueblo, and Mohawk elders who present oral narratives which provide the basis for community behavior at how oral traditions are passed from one generation to the next; and "Cultural Identity," a look at the cultural and social bases for contemporary Indian identity among the Houma, Lumbee, and Yaqui.

"Messages from the Grandparents" was produced by Ginger Miles (1/1/1992)

"Cultural Identity" was produced by Nick Spitzer (2/12/1992)

The two documentaries are part of the “Spirits of the Present: The Legacy from Native America” series, which collects field recordings which present the diverse cultures of Native America. They examine the life of today's Indians, their wisdom and humor, art and music, economics, and education, religion and politics. 13 half-hour programs produced by the Native American Public Broadcasting Consortium and Radio Smithsonian, broadcast on 410 stations in North America.