This regiment is composed of ten full companies, with two reserve companies, and, in addition to the force previously authorized to be raised to operate outside of the nation by Gen. McCulloch, will show that the Cherokee people are ready to do all in their power in defense of the Confederate cause.
-Chief John Ross, October 9, 1861

The American Civil War has been call the war that divided brother against brother, friend against friend and race against race. The best indication of the latter is how Native Americans chose sides. Stand Watie led his Confederate braves against fellow Cherokee and other Indians; while Ely Parker (Iroquois) and 3,600 native Americans fought for the Union.

The third installment of the, Minorities of the Civil War Trilogy, is tentatively titled, Native Americans of the Civil War, which will focus on the five civilized tribes and their contributions to both sides as well as the northern Chippewas and Iroquois who were led and tutored by the northern abolitionist during the war. This documentary will also focus on Brigadier General Stand Watie most noted for being the last general to surrender during the Civil War, he will be portrayed on film by Las Vegas local and Desert Rose Production Associate Producer, Leon Yazzie (Navajo) and Harry GoodWolf Kindness (Iroquois) author of, Walk for Justice, will portray his adjutant.