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Americans for KidsHosted
by a a non-profit organization working to preserve and promote American
Indian languages. This "Facts For Kids" section was designed to provide
simple online information about American Indians in an easy-to-read
question and answer format. We encourage students, especially older
kids, to look through our main information on
American Indian
tribes to get the best feel for the cultures they are studying.
URL:
http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm
NATIVE
AMERICAN LINKS FOR KIDS FROM TEACHER, KATHI MITCHELL
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Images of Native AmericansA digital exhibit from Berkeley features
a diverse look at rare books, photographs, illustrations, and other
visual materials relating to Native Americans. The materials reflect
many interpretations of Native Americans. The portrayals are grouped by
color plate illustrations, foreign views, mass market appeal, and early
ethnography. Within each of these groups, you can view samples of works,
learn about the history that goes with the art, and often find out about
the artist. A timeline is also included.
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| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--History |
| URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/Exhibits/nativeamericans/ |
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Native Americans and the Environment |
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| This web site sets out to educate the
public on environmental problems in Native American communities; to
explore the values and historical experiences of the Native Americans
and to promote conservation measures that respect Native American land
and resource rights. View maps, graphs, photographs, and extensive text
on this site that ties all these issues together and provides the viewer
with a great deal of information. |
| Topic: Environmental
ethics; Environmentalists; Indians of North America; Native Americans;
Native Americans--History |
| URL: http://cnie.org/NAE/ |
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Native Americans |
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| When Europeans came to America to settle
the land they clashed with a large group of Native Americans who were
already vying for areas of this land. Learn more about the tribes and
the clashes that occurred between the Native Americans and the Europeans
when you visit this website from the West Virginia Division of Culture
and History. You will learn about the treaties and the wars that
resulted of American land when you browse through this helpful website.
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| Topic: Indians
of North America; Indians of North America--History--16th century;
Indians--First contact with Europeans; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.wvculture.org/hiStory/nativeamericans.html |
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Native American Home Pages |
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| Lisa Mitten is a "mixed-blood Mohawk
urban Indian", a former librarian at the University of Pittsburgh, and
currently subject editor for history and social sciences for CHOICE
Magazine, a book review journal for academic libraries. Her
comprehensive, award-winning web site, Nativeculturelinks.com, provides
a central home for Native American web sites and is also the online home
of the American Indian Library Association. Here you'll find links to
the web sites of Native organizations, information on individual Native
Nations, Native languages of the world, music, powwows and powwow
dancing, Native media, and much more. Links to web sites covering the
topic of Mascots are also included. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/indians.html |
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Understanding Native Americans and
Acculturation |
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| To illustrate the concept of
acculturation, this web site explores the acculturation levels that can
occur among Native Americans in society today. Three examples are shown
that each describe a specific level of acculturation. You will examine
cases where a Native American may be extremely traditional in their
culture's ways, one who is partly acculturated and retains many of their
native values, and one who experiences a great level of acculturation
with the white society. The web site also lists characteristics of a
traditional Native American. |
| Topic: Acculturation;
Indians of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.literacynet.org/lp/namericans/understanding.html |
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Native
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| The Smithsonian Institution offers
resources for information on Native American History and Culture. Here
you will find a list of exhibitions, a list of books, a list of Web
sites, and lists of other documents on Native American Indians. An
optional link provided is to the National Museum of the American Indian,
where you can view collections and exhibitions on the topic of Native
Americans. The museum also provides an additional link page.
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| Topic: America--History;
Indians of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--History |
| URL: http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmai/start.htm |
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Native American Tribal Names |
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| This alphabetical listing of links to
brief presentations on the languages spoken by American Indian tribes
from the Native Languages of the Americas Web site, also includes site
links to information on the history and culture of the speakers, as well
as similar language families. The entries for each tribal name include
fact sheets, photographs, drawings, booklists, and other materials on
this site and the Internet, that provide an understanding of the
development of the language throughout the history of the people. The
site links to more resources on Native American culture also features a,
"Kids Menu of Native American information." |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Language and languages; Linguistics; Native American
languages; Native Americans; Native Americans--History |
| URL: http://www.native-languages.org/languages.htm#alpha |
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Native American Voices |
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| One of the many stories that is told
about Native Americans and their introduction to Europeans involves
Pocohontas. Learn more about the different Native American tribes and
their encounters with Europeans when you visit this site from Digital
History. You can read all about the clashes that occurred between these
very different cultures. You can also learn about the many conflicts
that occurred between the various Native American tribes and the
Europeans when you use this informative website. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Indians of North America--History--16th century;
Indians--First contact with Europeans; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/native_voices/native_voices.cfm |
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Tales of Wonder - Native American Tales |
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| Native American tales are retold with
this visit. The first seven stories are taken from "Wigwam Evenings:
Sioux Folk Tales Retold" which were first published in 1916. Each
hyperlink opens a complete Native American Tale. Stories include: "The
Frogs and the Crane", "The Comrades" and others. You will sample
wonderful stories from various Native American tribes including the
Jicarilla Apache and the Arapaho. A link is provided to the "Indigenous
Peoples' Literature" site. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Literature; Native Americans; Tales |
| URL: http://www.darsie.net/talesofwonder/natam.html |
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The Languge of Native American Baskets |
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| The Smithsonian gives you the weaver's
view of basket making in this online exhibition about Native American
basket making. The goal of the exhibit is to present basketry as a
living art. Four basic basket-making techniques are described. Detailed
information describes the materials used, how certain baskets are
started and finished, splices, shape, and design field. Burden baskets
are discussed. There are many photos of various types of baskets. You
will also find information about basket making associations. |
| Topic: Basket
making; Indians of North America; Native Americans; Weaving |
| URL: http://www.nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/baskets/ |
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Native American Languages Act of 1990 |
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| On October 30, 1990, the United States
Congress signed the Native American Language Act, entering into law a
nationally recognized policy that insured the preservation of the
languages spoken by native peoples. This Web site contains the full text
of the law, sponsored by Senator Daniel Inouye, which features the eight
guiding principles developed from idea that language is at the center of
any culture and must be maintain as part of the cultural traditions of
the speakers in order for the legacy of the people to survive. There is
also a link to information about endangered Native American languages. |
| Topic: Culture;
Indians of North America; Language and languages; Native American
languages; Native Americans; Native Americans--Government relations;
Native Americans--History |
| URL: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/JWCRAWFORD/nala.htm |
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Treaties Between the United States and
Native Americans |
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| The Avalon Project at Yale Law School
provides "digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History,
Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government". Here on this Web page
you will find a list of treaties between the United States and Native
Americans. The treaties are listed in order by date, beginning with the
year 1778. Some of the treaties available for reading include:
1784--Treaty with the Six Nations; 1785--Treaty with the Cherokee;
1805--Chickasaw Treaty; and Treaty with the Potawatamee, 1828. These
treaties provide an excellent historical examination on the historical
relationship between the U.S. Government and Native Americans. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--Government
relations; Native Americans--History; Treaties; United States--History |
| URL: http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/ntreaty/ntreaty.htm |
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Native Americans in the Blue Ridge
Mountains |
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| Vacationers all around the world have
made the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia and Carolina a destination for
years because of its scenery and history. This web site focuses on the
Blue Ridge Parkway that goes through the Blue Ridge Mountains in
Virginia and North Carolina, and the Native Americans who made their
homes there. You can learn about the Powhatan and the Shawnee tribes and
how they came to live in the Blue Ridge Mountains. |
| Topic: Blue
Ridge Mountains; Indians of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.patc.net/history/native/ |
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Native Americans: Historic: The Illinois:
History: Contact |
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| When Europeans settled in North America
there were many Native American tribes who already lived there. You will
learn about the Native Americans of Illinois and their introduction to
the Europeans when you visit this website from the Illinois State
Museum. Find out about the history of the Illinois tribes and the
culture of their people. You can also read about the religious Europeans
who met these tribes and how they planned to convert them to
Christianity when you use this excellent website. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Indians of North America--History--16th century;
Indians--First contact with Europeans; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.museum.state.il.us/muslink/nat_amer/post/htmls/hi_contact.html |
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Native American Cultures - The Anasazi and
Pueblo Indians |
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| Who were the Anasazi Indians? The Anasazi
Indians are thought to be the ancestors of the tribe we know today as
the Pueblo tribe. When you log on to this page on the Scholastic web
site, you will find lots of interesting information about this Indian
tribe and its history. There is also a useful glossary of terms and a
listing of recommended research topics. Along with these topics you will
find links to other useful sites. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--History; Pueblo
Indians |
| URL: http://teacher.scholastic.com/researchtools/researchstarters/native_am/ |
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Native Americans - Navajo (Dineh, Navajo) |
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| Did you know that the Navajo tribe is the
largest in the United States? There are over 200,000 people living in
the largest Indian reservation located in the three states of Arizona,
Utah, and New Mexico. If you want to learn about all aspects of the
Navajo culture, log on to this site. This site provides several links to
sites that contain extensive information about the Navajo culture. You
may find the subjects of Navajo literature and religious beliefs
especially interesting. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Navajo Indians; Navajo
Indians--Social life and customs |
| URL: http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/NativeAmericans/Navajo.html |
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Kids Home - Stories Safety Culture Health |
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| Take a look at the world and history of
the Native American. This site is a great place for information about
the art of totem poles, customs of Pow Wows and the mythology of North
American Indians. You will also learn the history of several tribes, how
their shelters were built and how shelters differed in different parts
of the United States. There are also activities to do and a brief
description of the important role Frances Densmore played in preserving
the Native American culture. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.ihs.gov/PublicInfo/Publications/Kids/culture/culture.cfm |
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National Museum of the American Indian |
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| The National Museum of the American
Indian has locations in New York, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Exhibits in Washington, D.C. introduce the wisdom and spirituality of
indigenous people, Native Americans telling their own histories, choices
made by Native Americans to preserve their identity, and Native American
art. The New York museum focuses on art. The Maryland museum is for
adult research. Online exhibits include baskets, beadwork, folk art,
artists, ranching and rodeos, identity and change, and the Antilles. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.si.edu/nmai/nav.htm |
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American Indians and the Natural World |
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| Understand the connection that exists
between people and the natural world. Explore the belief systems,
philosophies, and practical knowledge that guided the Native American's
interactions with the natural world. Four different tribes, one each
from areas north, south, east, and west in the United States, are
introduced. Learn how these people lived, and understand how their
beliefs shaped their culture. From ceremonies to attract rain, to
accumulating corn for weddings, to using the stars to time their
hunting, you can discover how Native Americans lived in their natural
world. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibits/north-south-east-west/index.html |
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Canku Ota - May 6, 2000-PowWow Dance
Styles |
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| At this web site you will learn more
about the Pow Wow dances of the Native Americans. Come to this web site
to see the elaborate ceremonial costumes associated with the dances.
Learn about men's and women's Traditional Dance and the importance of
the fan and the shawl. Read about Fancy Shawl Dancing and how that is
different from Traditional Dancing. How are the costumes for the Jingle
Dance made? At this web site you will learn the symbolism behind each
dance. Enjoy! |
| Topic: Dance;
Indians of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.turtletrack.org/Issues00/Co05062000/CO_05062000_Powwow.htm |
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Circle of Stories |
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| Sit back and listen to four Native
American storytellers. Using Flash, you will not only hear them, but you
can watch them and see images to go with the stories as they tell their
tales. Learn about their lives, tribes, and traditions. The common
themes in Native American stories are described, and the types of
stories are listed. An amazing photographic gallery shares images,
quotes, poems, and stories. Another interesting feature is a map showing
27 states with Native American place names. You will also find
information about issues facing Native Americans today.
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| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Storytelling |
| URL: http://www.pbs.org/circleofstories/ |
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Potlatch |
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| The Makah Nation is a Native American
tribe that lives in Washington state on the Olympic Peninsula. The
potlatch is an important tradition of Makah life and serves to
redistribute wealth and property and enhance social standing. Learn
about what occasions are celebrated with potlatches, how the Makah
organize them, and how long they last. Find out why preparation for
these great feasts may take years. There are links to related
information about the Makah Nation. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Potlatch |
| URL: http://www.makah.com/potlatches.htm |
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Camping With the Sioux |
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| In 1881, a woman with no knowledge of the
Native American language and very little formal training set off to live
with Sioux women in the Dakota Territory to study their ways. Meet Alice
Fletcher and see what inspired her to live with the Sioux. This site
from the Smithsonian shares her two journals and her drawings. Read
about her journey to the reservation and about her life there. Many
photographs are also shown at this exhibit. Throughout the diary, you
will also find many Sioux folktales. |
| Topic: Diaries;
Indians of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--Great
Plains; Native Americans--History |
| URL: http://www.nmnh.si.edu/naa/fletcher/fletcher.htm |
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NativeTech: Birds and Feathers |
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| Are you interested in collecting
feathers? Would you like to learn how to preserve bird wings, tails, or
talons? If this interests you, then visit this informative web site to
learn more about birds and feathers. Learn about the birchbark fan known
to the Great Lakes Region Native Americans or the turkey tail fans of
Native Americans of the Southwest and Prairie Regions. Access a link
providing connection to other web sites with information on birds and/or
feathers. |
| Topic: Birds;
Feathers; Indians of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.nativetech.org/feather/ |
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History of the Cherokee |
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| This web site details the history of the
Cherokee Indian. It is divided into five sections: History, Images and
Maps, Genealogy For Cherokee and other Native Americans, Books and
Newspapers, and Related Links. Each section contains detailed
information, photographs, drawings, and maps. A great one-stop site for
a lot of different information. |
| Topic: Cherokee
Indians; Indians of North America; Native Americans; Native
Americans--History |
| URL: http://cherokeehistory.com/index.html |
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Legends of Our Times -- Native Ranching
and Rodeo Life on the Plains |
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| Smithsonian's National Museum of the
American Indian lets you trace the history of Native American ranchers
and cowboys. See how the Native people of North America were able to
adapt to ranching and rodeo life. You will find stories about the
perseverance of these people as they dealt with hardships and
relocations. Stroll through the photo gallery to see over 700 objects in
the exhibit. For each object, you will see an image and find a
description. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--Great Plains;
Native Americans--History; Ranch life |
| URL: http://www.nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/legends_of_our_time/main.html |
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Raven and Crow's Potlatch |
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| A potlatch is an important Native
American ceremony. In this tale from the Skagit tribe, the wily Raven
tricks his cousin Crow into hosting a big potlatch for their friends in
the forest. Find out how Raven uses the potlatch to get his food for the
winter. You will also learn why crows can only make the harsh "Caw-caw"
sound. At the end of the story, you will learn more about the important
custom of potlatches from the storyteller's notes. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Potlatch; Tales |
| URL: http://www.eldrbarry.net/rabb/rvn/crow.htm |
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Coming of Age |
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| This newspaper article describes a coming
of age ceremony held for twin Apache girls, Fayreen and Farren Holden,
in 2001. The four-day rite of puberty is called The Apache Sunrise
Ceremony and marks the formal ascent into womanhood. This ceremony, and
many other Native American ceremonial rituals, were banned by the U.S.
government in the 1900's. Many such ceremonies have been resurrected.
The article reveals many interesting components of the ceremony.
Colorful photographs are also included. |
| Topic: Apache
girls; Indians of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/intucson/history_culture/072601sunrise |
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Cheyenne History |
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| Discover the Cheyenne Indians at this
educational web site. You will learn the oral history and origin of
these people along with the documentation of their first encounters with
white men and their subsequent migration. The division of the Northern
and Southern tribes is explained and the wars that followed are
described. The end of their freedom due to the actions of United States
government is chronicled too. Using the 'next' button at the bottom you
can access a language guide, legends, a description of a buffalo hunt
and the dog soldier, and their Ten Commandments. |
| Topic: Cheyenne
Indians; Indians of North America; Native Americans; Native
Americans--Great Plains; Native Americans--History |
| URL: http://icemaid.virtualave.net/cheyenne.html |
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Focus on the Family -- The Legend of
Squanto |
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| "In history books, Tisquantum earns a
brief mention as the Native American who taught the Pilgrims to fish and
farm." The author tells about the part of history that few people know.
The author tells of how Squanto was carried in chains to foreign lands,
and tells about the end his long exile. "The 'Legend of Squanto' is more
than a story about an honest man who triumphed over tragedy. It is also
a tribute to forgiveness, integrity and the ability to look beyond the
color of a man's skin." A link is provided to more information about
Squanto. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--Massachusetts;
Native peoples |
| URL: http://www.radiotheatre.org/product/squanto/ |
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Surrounded by Beauty -- Arts of Native
America -- The Art of Daily Life |
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| Click on a region of the United States
map to begin your experience with Native American art. For each of five
regions, you will be able to see art objects and learn about their use,
significance, and the tribes who created them. Find out what materials
were used to make the objects and meet some of the artists. Browse the
section on Native American history and culture. Photographs throughout
the site introduce you to the people and places of these regions.
Specific information is included about the Native Americans of each
region and links take you to additional information. |
| Topic: Art;
Indians of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--Great
Plains; Native Americans--Southwestern States; Native peoples |
| URL: http://www.artsmia.org/surrounded-by-beauty/ |
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The Conquistadors |
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| This web page takes you on an on-line
adventure where you will learn about the Spanish Conquistadors in the
New World and their encounters with the Native Americans. There is
information about their way of life at this time along with historical
events that took place. Navigate around the site and you will find
information about the Aztecs, Incas, Native Americans, Amazonia and
more. Use the timeline link to learn about important events, people and
dates of this conquest. |
| Topic: Aztecs;
History; Incas; Indians of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.pbs.org/opb/conquistadors/ |
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Looking Glass: Allalimya Takanin
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| The Old West of the United States has
been a favorite topic for people for generations. The cowboys and
Indians, the shootouts and other gunfights, the heroes and the fallen
have all gone on to the place of legends. On this web site you can read
about a Native American chief named Looking Glass who led the mighty Nez
Perce people. Read on to discover why he would not fight the white men,
and how his glorious life was cut short.
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| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--Wars; West
(U.S.)--Social life and customs |
| URL: http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/i_r/looking.htm |
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The Learning Page -- People of Bent's Fort |
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| In 1833, William and Charles Bent set up
a trading fort near La Junta, Colorado that provided food and supplies
for explorers, people from the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes, and new
settlers. One of the reasons for the success of this company store was
the people on staff with knowledge of Native American languages who
could easily communicate in trading situations. This section of the Old
Fort Bent Web site describing the "Languages of the Trade" with the
Plains Indians, also features words and pronunciation grammar from the
Cheyenne language, and pictures messages in Indian sign. |
| Topic: Colorado--History;
Indians of North America; Language and languages; Linguistics; Native
American languages; Native Americans; Native Americans--Great Plains |
| URL: http://www.nps.gov/beol/learn_people.htm |
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Everytime one of our elders dies, it's
like a library burning down |
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| The online essay provides the viewer with
a brief glimpse into the relationship between the "rock" press and the
brief, meteoric career of guitarist-composer Jimi Hendrix during the
years 1967 through 1970. Available on this web site is an opportunity to
listen to the infamous "Star Spangle Banner" and other legendary hits.
Additional links are provided for other musicians and related topics.
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| Topic: Guitarists;
Hendrix, Jimi; Indians of North America; Language and languages;
Linguistics; Native American languages; Native Americans; Native
Americans--History; Rock musicians |
| URL: http://www.si.edu |
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Potlatch |
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| Have you ever heard of a ceremony whereby
the host gives away lavish gifts to his guests? Learn all about
potlatch, this custom of Native Americans inhabiting the Pacific
Northwest coast. What kinds of gifts might be given away? Learn about
what the host of the celebration would receive in turn. Read all about
this somewhat irrational tradition at this web site. Both the Canadian
and U.S. governments outlawed this practice in 1884. Find out more at
this web site. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native peoples--Canada |
| URL: http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/society/A0839906.html |
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Cliff Dwellings and Pueblos |
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| Explore this web site and learn about the
Native Americans who inhabited the Southwest hundreds of years ago.
Learn about the Hohokam, the Anasazi, the Mogollon, the Salado, and the
Singua. Read about the complex and fascinating cliff dwellings they
lived in. Also at this web site, you can see great photographs of these
dwellings. Can you imagine living in one of these cliff dwellings? What
would your life be like if one of these were your home? |
| Topic: Cliff
dwellers and cliff dwellings |
| URL: http://members.aol.com/cdeichert/cliff.html |
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Cliff Dwellings |
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| Can you imagine living in a cliff? Think
about how different your life would be. Where would you sleep? What
would you eat? Cliff dwellings were home to Native Americans hundreds of
years ago. Visit this web site and see pictures of these dwellings.
There were built amongst the walls of the canyons. These dwellings
provided protection from both enemies and the environment. There are
over ten colored photographs for you to see. You can also see pictures
of Montezuma's castle. |
| Topic: Cliff
dwellers and cliff dwellings; Indians of North America; Native
Americans; Native Americans--Dwellings |
| URL: http://www.pro-visions.com/cliffdwell2.htm |
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Carlisle Indian School Bibliography |
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| This link from the Carlisle Indian
School, the first off-reservation government boarding school for Native
American Indian children, lists the variety of resources and references
housed at the Carlise School. An explanation is offered as to how these
resources were collected and compiled. The last paragraph on the page
gives a brief biography of one of Carlisle's most famous graduates -
Carlos Montezuma,a physician and an Indian rights activist. The site
provides links to additional information about Carlisle and its
holdings. None of the documents are available at this site. |
| Topic: Education--History;
Education--United States; Indians of North America; Montezuma,
Carlos,--1866-1923; Native Americans; Native Americans--Government
relations; Native Americans--History; Schools--History |
| URL: http://www.historicalsociety.com/ciisresources.html |
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Heishi Shells, Seacoast Trade |
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| The Native Americans who lived near
coastal regions or waterways contributed shell designs to the
development of the art of traditional beadwork. This description of the
use of "heshi" or shell work in creating designs for jewelry and
clothing includes history as well as photographs. The information
describes the different types of shells that were available for use or
trade by these early artists, as well as some of the techniques used in
their art, such as grinding shells into powder to make beads.
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| Topic: American
folk art; Beads; Indians of North America; Native Americans; Shells |
| URL: http://www.kstrom.net/isk/art/beads/heishi.html |
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Pueblo Storyteller Dolls |
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| Storyteller dolls are clay sculptures of
a man or woman, made to represent a storyteller. They usually have a
number of smaller figures of boys and girls placed upon the knees or
around the feet as listeners. In Native American culture these dolls
symbolize the passing of stories and culture from the elders to the
youth. After reading about the tradition of storytelling and the
importance of these dolls, the children at Travilah School created their
own for this Web site. There are color pictures featuring 24 designs, as
well as information on this traditional form of pottery. |
| Topic: American
folk art; Indians of North America; Native Americans; Pottery;
Storytelling |
| URL: http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/travilahes/pueblo.html |
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NebraskaStudies.org |
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| According to this website the first
contact between the Native Americans and the Europeans occurred in what
is now known as Kansas. Learn more about the contacts made between these
two cultures when you visit this website from Nebraska Studies. You can
read about the different Native American tribes and their experiences
with the Europeans traveling across their land. View the pictures of
everyday life among the different tribes also when you use this
excellent website. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Indians of North America--History--16th century;
Indians--First contact with Europeans; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.nebraskastudies.org/0300/frameset_reset.html?http://www.nebraskastudies.org/0300/stories/0301_0110.html |
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The American West - A Celebration Of the
Human Spirit |
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| A presentation of the History and
Development of the American West, from the Frontier and Pioneer days of
the Wild West, to today's Modern West. Featuring: Westward Expansion,
Western Trails, America's Freedom Documents, Cowboys, Indians, Native
Americans, Pioneers, Trappers, Scouts, Gunslingers, Outlaws, Gunbattles,
Ghost Towns, Gold & Silver Mining, Saloons, Dodge City, Tombstone, O.K.
Corral, Virginia City, Doc Holliday, Kit Carson, Wyatt Earp, and more.
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| Topic: Frontier
and pioneer life; Frontier and pioneer life--West (U.S.); Indians of
North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--History; West (U.S.);
West (U.S.)--Description |
| URL: http://www.americanwest.com/ |
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Middle School (9 - 14) Books: Red Hawk's
Account of Custer's Last Battle: The Battle of Little Bighorn |
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| Paul Goble's first book, Red Hawk's
Account of Custer's Last Battle: The Battle of Little Bighorn, published
in 1976, grew from his frustration at finding no library book on the
subject of General Custer and the battle. The author and illustrator
grew up in England but relocated to the United States in 1977 and now
lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota. His work reflects Native
Americans' relationship with nature and celebrates their culture and
spirituality. The review at this site discusses Goble's treatment of the
subject, as well as the style of his illustrations. |
| Topic: Children's
literature; Goble, Paul; Illustrators--Biography; Indians of North
America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.kstrom.net/isk/books/middle/mi237.html |
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Information on Indian, American World Book
Encyclopedia |
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| Did you know that before the Europeans
arrived in America the Native Americans did not have horses or cattle?
Visit this website from WorldBook and learn about the many changes that
occurred when these two groups came into contact. You will read about
the many different tribes that existed and how they clashed with the
Europeans and their culture. You will read about the changes that
occurred in both groups when you explore this information filled
website. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Indians of North America--History--16th century;
Indians--First contact with Europeans; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Article?id=ar274500 |
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Pioneer House |
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| When Europeans arrived on American soil
the Native Americans were suspicious of them and they could not begin to
understand their culture. You will learn about the serious differences
between these two groups when you visit this website from Pioneer House.
Read about the impact that the Europeans had on the Native Americans not
only when it came to land but health and weaponry. Visit this organized
and informative website to learn more about these two groups of people.
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| Topic: Indians
of North America; Indians of North America--History--16th century;
Indians--First contact with Europeans; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/P/pioneerhouse/native.html |
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Paul Goble |
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| In 1995, Paul Goble, award-winning
illustrator and author, gave the South Dakota Art Museum a collection of
his illustrations. Eight of these are featured on the museum's web site.
(Click to enlarge.) Born in 1933, Goble published his first book, Red
Hawk's Account of Custer's Last Battle: The Battle of Little Bighorn, in
1976. Three years later, his book The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
captured a Caldecott Medal. The native of England moved to the United
States in 1977. His work depicts Native American legends and traditions
from the Northern Plains Region. |
| Topic: Children's
literature; Goble, Paul; Illustrators--Biography; Indians of North
America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www3.sdstate.edu/Administration/SouthDakotaArtMuseum/Collections/Goble/ |
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Featured Artist - Paul Goble |
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| Canku Ota, a newsletter celebrating the
traditions and accomplishments of Native America, featured award-winning
author and illustrator Paul Goble in its February 2000 issue. Two images
complement the article archived online: "Victory Dance" from Lone Bull's
Horse Raid and "The Buffalo People" from Buffalo Woman. Goble was born
and raised in England but moved to the United States in 1977. Hi's work
depicts Native American culture and spirituality. His first book, Red
Hawk's Account of Custer's Last Battle: The Battle of Little Bighorn,
was published in 1976. Three years later, The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
earned a Caldecott Medal. |
| Topic: Children's
literature; Goble, Paul; Illustrators--Biography; Indians of North
America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.turtletrack.org/Issues00/Co02262000/CO_02262000_Goble.htm |
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Lewis and Clark: PBS |
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| Covering the television documentary
called Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery, this web
site chronicles the adventures of Lewis and Clark across the western
United States in the early 1800s. Directed by President Thomas
Jefferson, Lewis and Clark led the Corps of Discovery westward,
traveling thousands of miles in the name of adventure and exploration.
Information about their travels, the Native Americans they encountered,
the political background behind their quest, a trail map and classroom
resources are provided. |
| Topic: Adventure
and adventurers; Adventure stories, American; Clark,
William,--1770-1838; Exploration; Explorers; Indians of North America;
Lewis, Meriwether,--1774-1809; Native Americans; Native Americans--Great
Plains; West (U.S.); West (U.S.)--Exploration |
| URL: http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/ |
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Race & Ethnicity |
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| Are you interested in learning more about
race and ethnicity as a topic in the field of sociology? If so, then
access this informational web site. Learn about disturbing comments made
by various powerful people concerning race and/or ethnicity in recent
years. There is information about different minority groups in the U.S.,
including African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Arab
Americans, and Native Americans. There are also many links to learn more
about specific topics or to access other web sites with information
about topics discussed here. |
| Topic: African
Americans; Asian Americans; Ethnic groups; Hispanic Americans; Human
behavior; Indians of North America; Native Americans; Sociology |
| URL: http://WWW.Trinity.Edu/~mkearl/race.html |
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Cherokee Messenger |
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| Overview of the Cherokee Nation. The
Cherokee Nation site has information on both the history of the Cherokee
Nation of North America as well as current information on the leadership
and activities of the Nation. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.powersource.com/cherokee/ |
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First Americans |
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| The Lakota lived in tipis made from
buffalo hides. They followed the buffalo herds across the plains. They
made beautiful clothes from buckskin and elk skins with bead work
designs. The Iroquois lived in longhouses, and wore feathers, jewelry,
and moccasins. They ate corn, beans, and squash. The Dine farmed,
hunted, and created beautiful rugs and sand paintings. They lived in
hogans. The Muscogee lived in thatched houses near creeks. They hunted
deer, tended gardens, and gathered nuts and berries. Read Indian stories
about the peace pipe, the chipmunk's stripes, the black raven, and the
first man and woman. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.u.arizona.edu/ic/kmartin/School/ |
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The Tepee: A Short History |
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| How was the tepee designed? Why is it
shaped like it is? The history of the American Indian tepee is described
on this site. You will find the answers to your questions and
information about its size and how it was moved with the tribe. There is
information about what the tepees were made of and how the women put
them together. Don't miss the diagram link at the bottom to see a
detailed drawing on how tepees were created. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--Dwellings |
| URL: http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/native/2001/tepee.html |
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NativeWeb |
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| Native Web is an international,
nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to bringing the world's
indigenous peoples together on the Internet. There are more than 3,500
listings in the resources section, divided into links, a nation index,
new sites for the week, and a submission section. The Books and Music
section discusses works for and by indigenous people, along with a book
club and a new listings sections. The Community section offers free
email, message boards, job listings, and organizational information. In
the Services section, you can search through links to other sites hosted
on Native Web. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--History |
| URL: http://www.nativeweb.org/ |
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The Southern Ute |
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| The Ute Indians are the oldest continuous
residents of Colorado. It is not known exactly when they entered the
state but the Spanish recorded seeing Utes in 1626. Today the Southern
Utes of Colorado participate in modern civilization as well as carry on
their old traditions such as the bear dance, which according to legend
was learned from a bear! This interesting site includes information
about the Southern Ute history, culture and colorful tribal flag. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--History |
| URL: http://www.southern-ute.nsn.us/ |
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Anasazi Indians |
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| Did you know that the Anasazi culture was
thought to have been born around the time of Jesus Christ? That was a
very long time ago! Most of what we know today about these North
American Indians has been learned thanks to the great amount of
archeological evidence that can be seen in the territory of the borders
of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. Log on to this site to learn
even more about this ancient tribe. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--New Mexico; Native
Americans--Southwestern States; Pueblo Indians |
| URL: http://www.towson.edu/~brenda/newmexico/anasazi.htm |
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A History of the Northwest Coast. |
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| The history of the Indians, trappers, and
explorers found along the American Northwest Coast during the seventeen
and eighteen hundreds is sketched here in a broad outline. The
presentation takes the form of a brief summary with many in-text
hyperlinks, which lead to more detailed articles. The web site is
enhanced by a reference map, which always remains visible, and by a
number of photographs. |
| Topic: Coasts |
| URL: http://www.hallman.org/indian/history.html |
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| Pictures drawn by the Lakota marked the
passage of time. These pictures of memorable Lakota events made up a
type of calendar known as winter counts. Explore this exhibit from the
Smithsonian where you will meet the Lakota and learn about their
history. A narrator tells their story as images play across the screen.
An overview explains the importance and creation of the Lakota winter
counts. View examples of winter counts to see the many symbols used and
to understand their meanings. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--History |
| URL: http://wintercounts.si.edu/ |
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The Naskapi Community Web Site |
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| Visit this web site, where you will
become part of the Naskapi Indian community. Their web site is a great
source of information about the community and their way of life. Become
familiar with this group of First Nation's people by learning about the
community, their history, and their vision. Become part of the culture
as you learn about their unique crafts, tools, and clothing. General
information and news updates about the community and their organizations
are also featured on the site. |
| Topic: First
Nations; Indians of North America; Naskapi Indians; Native Americans;
Native Americans--Canada; Native peoples--Canada |
| URL: http://www.naskapi.ca/ |
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The Cherokee Nation |
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| The Cherokees called themselves the
Ani-Yun' wiya meaning leading or principal people. The original
Cherokees lived early times in Georgia, Alabama, North and South
Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia. Visit this web site to
learn information such as this and much more. Obtain details about
important dates in Cherokee history and read articles written by the
tribal council and cultural society. |
| Topic: Cherokee
Indians; Indians of North America; Native Americans; Native
Americans--History |
| URL: http://www.powersource.com/nation/default.html |
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The Archeology of the Anasazi Indians |
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| Who were the Anasazi Indians? When you
log on to this site you will learn the basic facts about this tribe. You
will learn where they lived and what types of houses they lived in. You
will also learn how they built their houses and what they used for
building materials. Also, learn the name of the ceremonial rooms and
find out where they were built in the villages. This is a good place to
get familiar with this ancient Indian tribe. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--Dwellings; Pueblo
Indians |
| URL: http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow4/feb99/miller/ana_Andrew.htm |
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OnlineUtah.com |
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| Visit OnlineUtah.com to learn all about
the Anasazi Indians. The Anasazi Indians were thought to be the
ancestors of the Pueblo Indians. They inhabited the Four Corners area of
North American from about 200 A.D. to 1300 A.D. On this web site you
will find information about the history and culture of this tribe. Find
out what types of housing they lived in and what types of tools they
used. You will also find some theories about their departure. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Native Americans; Native Americans--History; Pueblo
Indians |
| URL: http://www.onlineutah.com/anasazi.shtml |
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Innu Indian Fact Sheet |
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| Children from all over who are
researching the groups of Innu Indians have submitted questions that are
answered for them and you on this Innu Indian Fact Sheet. The sheet
contains a list of common questions compiled by other students that
address issues relating to the lives and customs of Innu peoples such as
the Naskapi and Montagnais. These answers are very informative and can
be extremely helpful in your research. Older students can find some
helpful links to sites dealing with the Innu language and culture. |
| Topic: Indians
of North America; Naskapi Indians; Native Americans |
| URL: http://www.geocities.com/bigorrin/innu_kids.htm |
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Northwest Indians: Tribes |
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