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American Indian Heritage Month view detail comment email this

This site commemorates the historical participation of Native Americans in the U.S. armed forces. Topics include American Indian Medal of Honor Recipients, Native American women veterans, and Native Americans in World War II and the Korean War. Includes links to related sites. From the U.S. Department of Defense.
http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/nativeamerican01/
Topics: Military, Native Americans, Special Months

Last updated Nov 5, 2006


American Indian Heritage Teaching Resources view detail comment email this

Classroom materials for the celebration of American Indian Heritage Month (November), including publications from the National Museum of the American Indian, lesson plans (on topics such as the Bering Sea Eskimo people and buffalo hide paintings), and online exhibits of American Indian collections at the Smithsonian museums. From the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies of the Smithsonian Institution.
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/resource_library/american_indian_resources.html
Topics: Native Americans, Special Months

Last updated Nov 8, 2005


National American Indian Heritage Month view detail comment email this

"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 Heritage Month view detail comment email this

"The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans" by providing links to material on Native Americans. Features links to collections and exhibitions, historic places, images, audio and video sources, and related material.
http://www.loc.gov/topics/nativeamericans/
Topics: Special Months

Last updated Nov 7, 2008


U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month view detail comment email this

Facts and statistics regarding American Indians and Native Alaskans of the United States, created for the annual November recognition of these groups. Topics include population and age distribution, income, families, businesses, homeownership, veterans, and language. Features quotes and audio.
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012782.html
Topics: Native Americans, Special Months

Last updated Nov 3, 2008




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