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Indians of North America -- History Archaeology of Oregon 
 "This volume presents a synthesis of the information available concerning the prehistory of Oregon. The Bureau of Land Management publishes this study as a part of its 'Adventures in the Past' public outreach effort and in recognition of its responsibility to make information gained through its Cultural Resources Management Program available to scholars and to the general public." http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/heritage/cularcheooregon.php Topics: Archaeology, U.S. History By Place Last updated May 19, 2009 The Archaeology of West Point
This online presentation looks at the West Point Archaeological Site, which is located in Discovery Park, in the Magnolia District of Seattle. It features essays, images of the site and of artifacts found in the excavation of the site, audio, lesson plans, and a bibliography. From the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/westpoint/ Topics: Archaeology Last updated Jul 7, 2006 Learning Each Other's Languages: L.V. McWhorter and the Columbia Plateau Tribes
Companion to a 2005-2006 exhibition with the theme of "[tribal historian and author] Lucullus Virgil McWhorter's role as a cultural mediator between Anglo Americans and the native peoples of the Columbia Plateau." Includes exhibit panels, photos of the exhibit, and a downloadable exhibit guide. The exhibit was curated by graduate students. From Washington State University Libraries. http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masctour/leol/ Topics: Native Americans Last updated Sep 11, 2006 National American Indian Heritage Month
"To promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives during National American Indian Heritage Month," this National Park Service site presents monuments, buildings, and other places associated with the prehistory and history of Native Americans. Includes lesson plans and travel itineraries. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/feature/indian/ Topics: History, National Parks & Forests, Native Americans, Special Months Last updated Oct 28, 2009 Native American Documents Project
This project was designed "to develop methods for making documents of federal Indian policy history accessible by computer." The site includes reports of the commissioners of Indian affairs from the 1870s, allotment data for 1887-1915, documents related to the Rogue River War and the Siletz Reservation, and information about California tribes. Browsable and searchable. From California State University, San Marcos. http://www2.csusm.edu/nadp/ Topics: Native Americans Last updated Sep 6, 2008 Trailtribes.org: History with a Tribal Perspective Along Trails Followed by Lewis & Clark
This site studies the Lewis and Clark Expedition and cultural changes since the journey. Native American, historical, and scientific perspectives are presented. Select a section of the map to access video clips and information on traditional and contemporary culture of the area. Tribes discussed include the Lakota, Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Blackfoot, Shoshone, Bannock, Umatilla, Walla Walla, Cayuse, and Chinook. From the University of Montana-Missoula. http://www.trailtribes.org/ Topics: Native Americans Last updated Apr 11, 2005 Unearthing Tse-whit-zen
Explore the "largest ancient Indian village ever unearthed in Washington" in this 2005 special report from the Seattle Times. A series of articles documents the rediscovery and controversial excavation of the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe's ancestral home, located in today's Port Angeles Harbor. Hear present day tribal members describe artifacts from the dig, and learn about their culture through a narrated slideshow and "interactive village." http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/news/local/klallam/ Topics: Archaeology, Native Americans Last updated May 23, 2006 |
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