American Indians & Alaska Natives
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- Bureau of Indian Affairs Mission is to "… enhance the quality of life, to promote economic opportunity, and to carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives."
- Indians of the Midwest From the Newberry, this site describes the history and culture of the Indians of the Midwest (states of Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, and Ohio).
- National Congress of American Indian Founded in 1944 to bring American Indian and Alaska Native tribes together to preserve their governance, improve the economic, health, and welfare of their tribal communities, and educate all about American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- Native Knowledge 360 Degrees From the National Museum of the American Indian, this site provides resources to students and teachers giving them more about American Indian customs, their perspectives on American history, and much more.
- Native Lands Victor G. Temprano maps out indigenous nations in Canada, the United States, Australia, and more.
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Museums & Historic Landmarks |
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- Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Describes the culture and history of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in Palm Springs, California.
- Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Celebrates the culture and history of the Seminole people. Located in the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation in Clewiston, Florida.
- Alaska Native Heritage Center Provides an overview of the eleven different cultures of Alaska Natives.
- Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument Discusses how American Indians mined Alibates Flint found in the Texas panhandle to make their tools.
- Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository Explores the language and culture of the Alutiiq and Sugpiaq Peoples in Alaska.
- Barona Cultural Center and Museum Describes the Kumeyaay/Diegueño peoples in Southern California.
- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument View ruins from the Hohakam Indians at this Arizona national monument.
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park Discusses the culture of the Chaco including five "great houses" which were used for trade, converse, and celebrate special events.
- Cherokee Heritage Center View Cherokee art, learn about the Trail of Tears and other historical Cherokee events, and explore a 1710 Cherokee village.
- Chickasaw Cultural Center Illustrates the history and culture of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma.
- Effigy Mounds National Monument Investigate the Effigy Mounds built by American Indians a thousand years ago.
- George W. Brown Jr. Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center Celebrates the culture and history of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Ojibwe. Located in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin.
- Hopi Cultural Center Briefly describes the Hopi culture, beliefs, and more.
- Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Explores 2000 years of history with the Hopewellian people who created these earthen mounds.
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Profiles the 19 Pueblo tribes in New Mexico describing their history and culture.
- The Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center This institute preserves and educates the history, culture, and traditions of the American Indians who had called Connecticut their home.
- Iroquois Museum Examines the Iroquois culture and art, located in Howes Cave, New York.
- Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Takes a look at the culture and customs of the Plains Indians at the site that was once a major trade center.
- Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center Explores the culture and history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
- The Museum at Warm Springs Celebrates the culture and history of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon.
- National Museum of the American Indian From the Smithsonian Institute, this site explores the history and culture of the American Indian.
- Nez Perce National Historical Park Explore the history and culture of Nez Perce people. Park includes parts of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
- Ocmulgee National Monument Explores the history and culture of the Ocmulgee Indians and the prehistoric people before them.
- Poeh Cultural Center Discover the culture of the Pueblo of Pojoaque.
- Seminole Nation Museum Explore the history of the Seminole people. The museum is located in Wewoka, Oklahoma.
- Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Discusses the history of the Seneca people.
- Sherman Indian Museum Tells the story of American Indian education at a school that was meant to assimilate American Indian children into "American society".
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Customs, Literature, Rituals, & Traditions |
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- American Indians in Children's Literature This blog is maintained by Debbie Reece at the University of Illinois. It focuses on Native Americans and their portrayal in children's and young adult literature.
- Indigenous Peoples' Literature Explores the history, literature, art, and music of the American Indians. A very comprehensive site!
- Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian Highlights the art and historic artifacts of American Indians in the collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.
- Native American Legends and Folklore Catalogs American Indian mythology and folklore by tribe/nation.
- Native American Myths Retells some well known Native American myths.
- Native American Powwows Discover the Native American culture and history with videos, photos, articles, and more.
- Native Languages of the Americas: Preserving and Promoting American Indian Languages Lists online resources about American Indian languages.
- Native Tech: Native American Technology and Art Explore the technology and art of the Eastern Woodlands Indians.
- Oneida Indian Nation: Legends & Lore Oneida Indian Nation shares some of their popular legends and tales.
- Petroglyph National Monument Presents over 20,000 petroglyphs from the Ancestral Pueblo Indians.
- Plateau Peoples' Web Portal Collects artifacts relating to the culture of the Plateau People including eight Nations: Selis u Qlispe, Nimiipuu (Nez Perce), Yakama, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Umatilla, Spaqin (Spokan), Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, and Schitsu'umsh (Coeur d'Arlene).
- The Ways Explore contemporary Native American culture and language with videos, interactive maps, and more.
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History |
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- Big Hole National Battlefield Describes the events that took place on August 9, 1877 when U.S. troops attacked a Nez Perce camp killing 60-90 men, women, and children.
- The Black Hawk War Takes a look at the Black Hawk War in 1932 when Black Hawk led a band of Sauk, Fox, and Kickapoo into Illinois. Written by James E. Lewis from Kalamazoo College.
- A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealing with Some Indian Tribes by Helen Hunt Jackson Presents the full text of Helen Hunt Jackson's expose on the treatment of American Indians which was published by Harper & Brothers in 1881.
- Dawes Act (1887) Explains the General Allotment Act, also known as the Dawes Act after Senator Henry L. Dawes of Massachusetts who proposed the act. The law divided up tribal lands and encouraged the assimilation of American Indians into American society.
- Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historic Site Describes the battle fought on August 20, 1794 between U.S. troops and Native Americans.
- Indian Removal Act Provides links to online resources relating to the Indian Removal Act which was passed in 1830, from the Library of Congress.
- The Indigenous Digital Archive From the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, this site delves into the history of the U.S. government's Indian boarding schools.
- Little Bighorn Battlefield Describes the battle that took place on June 25-25, 1876 between Lakota and Cheyenne warriors and U.S. troops led by Lt. Col. George A. Custer, from the National Park Service.
- Navajo Code Talkers Discusses the history of the Navajo Code Talkers with oral histories, Navajo history, Navajo rituals, cryptography, and more.
- Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation's Armed Forces The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian explores how Native Americans have served in the United States military including the Civil War, World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, and more.
- The Seminole Wars Briefly describes the three Seminole Wars that took place after the American Revolution: 1817-1818, 1835-1842, 1855-1858, from the Seminole Nation Museum.
- Trail of Tears Commemorative Park Tells of the removal of the Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), Seminole, and Choctaw nations from their homes to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). In 1838 and 1839, this site in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, was used as encampments.
- Wounded Knee Massacre Gathers primary sources relating to the 1890 massacre of almost 300 Lahota men, women, and children by the 7th Calvary. Includes photographs, reports, teaching guide, and more.
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