A Story of Legacy, Wealth, and Transformation
For over 6,000 years, the Catawba people have called the banks of the Catawba River home. Their traditions run deep, their history is rich, but in the 1990s, their land is seen as nothing more than a forgotten piece of the Piedmont region of South Carolina—until a life-changing discovery shifts the balance of power.
When Chief John Skyhawk and his nephew, David Skyhawk, uncover a hidden wealth of minerals beneath their ancestral land, they see an opportunity—not just for riches, but for sovereignty, economic revival, and respect.
However, not everyone shares their vision. County Commissioner Raymond Smith and South Carolina Governor Sam McDonald have their own agendas, eyeing the newfound resources for corporate interests. Deals are made, alliances are tested, and old prejudices resurface.
As the Catawba people fight for the right to control their own destiny, tensions rise between tradition and progress, heritage and opportunity. Can Chief Skyhawk lead his people into a new era without sacrificing their identity? Or will history repeat itself, with outsiders once again dictating the fate of the land?
A gripping tale of discovery, resilience, and the pursuit of justice, CATA What is a powerful narrative about a Native American tribe’s fight to reclaim their future in the face of modern challenges.