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General Resources
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Indian History and Related Issues 
 This site is a collection of onsite material and links to outside resources presenting "unique artwork, photographs, video and sound recordings which accurately reflect the history, culture and richness of the Native American experience in North America." It also includes Indian people of Central America and Mexico. From The American Indian Studies Program, California State University, Long Beach. http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/cla/departments/americanindianstudies/faculty/trj/ Topics: Native Americans, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Campfire Stories with George Catlin: An Encounter of Two Cultures
"Take a virtual journey to meet American Indians of the 1830s with artist, ethnologist, and showman George Catlin. This site compiles paintings, historical documents, and commentary from contemporary experts so you can explore the intersections of two cultures, both in Catlin's time and today." Also includes lesson plans and curriculum standards. Searchable by keyword or tribal affiliation. From the Smithsonian American Art Museum. http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/online/catlinclassroom/ Topics: Art by Region, Lesson Plans, Native Americans Last updated Mar 8, 2009 CodeTalk
A site "designed specifically to deliver electronic information from government agencies and other organizations to Native American communities." Includes links to resources on education, housing, health services, finance, and employment. Features a calendar of events and related links. Available in English and Spanish. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetalk/ Topics: Native Americans Last updated Apr 23, 2006 A Critical Bibliography on North American Indians, for K-12
An annotated list of books that teachers and parents can use to correct long-held stereotypes about Native American culture. The bibliography is broken down by geographic area, and each entry includes publication information and suggested grade level. Evaluation criteria and resources for adults are included in the introduction. From the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), Smithsonian Institution. Note: still useful for classics, but apparently not updated since 2001. http://anthropology.si.edu/outreach/Indbibl/index.html Topics: K-12 Education, Native Americans, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Index of Native American Resources
An index of Native American cultural sites, including links to museums, online short stories and articles, as well as educational and government resources for Native Americans. Visitors will also find a number of specific American Indian Nations on the Web. http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources/ Topics: Native Americans Last updated Aug 30, 2002 Indian Country Diaries
Website for "a two-part series of documentaries that, for the first time, explore[d] the challenges facing Native Americans in the 21st Century, in both urban and reservation settings." Stories on the site cover issues such as identity and assimilation, tribal sovereignty, education, culture of specific tribes, tribal casinos, and health concerns. Also provides history (such as the Trail of Tears and the urban relocation program), classroom materials, and related resources. From Native American Public Telecommunications. http://www.pbs.org/indiancountry/ Topics: Native Americans Last updated Sep 10, 2007 Indianz.com
This site provides "news, information, and entertainment from a Native American perspective." It publishes two to three feature articles each weekday and summaries of reporting by other media. Searchable, or browsable by topic such as arts and entertainment, business, environment, Indian gaming, and politics. Archives go back to 2004. From the economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and a Native American-owned media firm. http://www.indianz.com Topics: Native Americans Last updated Jun 27, 2006 Indigenous Peoples Literature
An archive of cultural material by the indigenous peoples of the world, ranging from literature and music to prayers and history. Contains a listing of tribes, chiefs, and the complete texts of key documents such as the Iroquois and Seminole constitutions. http://www.indigenouspeople.net/ipl_final.html Topics: Communities & Groups, Musical Genres, Native Americans, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Nov 7, 2004 National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)
This portion of the Smithsonian Institution located in New York and Washington, D.C., "is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans." The site features numerous online exhibitions on subjects such as ancient Mexican art, basketry, and works of contemporary artists. Also includes classroom materials and information about the collection and the NMAI outreach and education programs. http://www.nmai.si.edu Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Native Americans Last updated Oct 28, 2009 Native American Sites
Contains links to "home pages of Native American Nations and organizations, and to other sites that provide solid information about American Indians" (topics include education, languages, media, festivals, music, businesses, and more). Maintained by a former librarian. http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/indians.html Topics: Native Americans Last updated May 3, 2005 News from Native California
A California Indian events calendar and a page of links to museums and cultural centers, tribes, and other resources about the state's native populations are the major features of this Web site. There is also an index of the print publication, a quarterly "devoted to California's indigenous people." http://www.heydaybooks.com/news/ Topics: Native Americans Last updated Oct 26, 2009 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
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 Vanished World, Enduring People
This online exhibit highlights items from Cornell University Library's "extensive holdings of materials on American Indians." Features photos and illustrations, images of treaties and documents, and other material highlighting people, places, tribes, and related topics. Topics include Maya ruins, Spanish exploration, and European encroachment and Native resistance. From the Division of Rare & Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. http://nac.library.cornell.edu/exhibition/introduction/ Topics: Native Americans Last updated Nov 20, 2006 We the People: American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States
February 2006 United States Census 2000 special report about American Indian and Alaska native groups. Features data about size of population, age, household types, languages spoken, educational attainment, labor force participation, occupations, earnings, poverty rate, home ownership, and living on tribal lands for the following tribal groupings: Apache, Cherokee, Chippewa, Choctaw, Creek, Iroquois, Lumbee, Navaho, Pueblo, Sioux, Alaskan Athabascan, Aleut, Eskimo, and Tlingit-Haida. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/prod/2006pubs/censr-28.pdf Topics: Native Americans, Statistics Last updated Feb 14, 2006 Welcome to Native Village
This Web site offers readers two weekly educational publications: Native Village Youth and Education News , and Native Village Websites and Opportunities . Visitors can browse the large collection of Web resources that provide information about the rich, diverse cultures of Native Americans. http://www.nativevillage.org Topics: Native Americans Last updated Mar 16, 2006 |
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