Article discusses the removal of the American Indians from their native lands and examines the resulting effects and consequences of U.S. Government policy.

We can thank the Indian tribes from the Southwest for introducing us to corn. Corn was seen as a spiritual gift in Pueblo societies. Study more of the cultural characteristics of these tribes such as their irrigation system which allowed...

The Western Indian tribes hit the lottery with the abundant natural resources in their area. The tribes that called this area home had diverse cultures depending on the geography of their specific location. Delve into these cultures and...

The Southeast Indian tribes were known for their agricultural success. Examine their farming practices, pottery, mound building traditions, and societal structure in the following summary. Also included are pictures, maps, critical...

A map of the land inhabited by Indian tribes in the eastern part of the United States before European settlement. Map shows linguistic stocks as well as culture areas, major, and minor tribes.

Search the collections of the National Museum of the American Indian, which include a representative sample of this Smithsonian Institution's object and historic photo collections.

Information about various Indian tribes including the Sioux, Cherokees, Comanches. Cheyennes, Creeks, Seminoles, and Apaches.

Provides answers to commonly asked questions about Native Americans, e.g., how they are defined, the proper terms to use, and what a reservation is, as well as questions about their relationship with the federal and state governments,...

Find Native American tribes grouped by geographic location as well as relevant information and pictures.

A comprehensive article honing in on concerns for federal wilderness protection by learning from indigenous peoples, specifically the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Indians in Fort Washakie, Wyoming.

A fascinating site of traditional American Indian music. Listen online to the 44 wax cylinder recordings from 1895-97! Listen also to interviews of the tribe giving background information.

This lesson will focus on researching, analyzing, and comparing the culture of four Indian tribes from Alabama's history. The rich culture of the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Indian tribes contributed to the rich history of...

Students explore different aspects of the cultures of the First Americans in this lesson plan. Stereotypes are often associated with Native Americans through movies and in the context of the Thanksgiving holiday. Specific information and...

Discusses the way of life and geographical distribution of various Indian tribes that existed at the time that Columbus reached North America.

The Plains Indians had a dynamic society that changed over time. See how the introduction of the horse changed their way of life. Read about their religion, societal structure, housing, and tools. Included are pictures, maps, critical...

Read about the various Native American tribes encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The Battle of Little Bighorn made an immense impression on American society and culture. Americans became obsessed with this battle and created artworks, shows, postcards, and dime novels. View primary sources from this era to understand...

At first, the Trail of Tears only described the Cherokee removal of 1838. Later it included the removals of all southeastern Native nations. Take a close look at these primary sources from the Smithsonian which include a reproduction of...

Extensive listing of the Native American Indian Cultures from Mexico and various parts of South America. Click on an Indian culture and obtain valuable information about each unique tribe.

Learn how members of many Native American tribes became a vital part of America's efforts during World War I and World War II, divising codes that were never broken by the enemy. Includes examples of encoded words.

Read the full text of The Greenville Treaty, a treaty of peace and friendship between the United States and a coalition of Native American tribes.

An exhibition about horses in Native American cultures takes a sweeping look at the ways in which Native peoples, past and present, regard horses and horsemanship. Learn how the horse transformed Native approaches to the hunt, warfare,...

The front page and synopsis of the Declaration of Allegiance that was signed by all 189 tribes in the United States.

The Library of Congress presents over 2,000 prints from the work of the famed photographer,Edward S. Curtis, who recorded Native American dress, ceremonies, life, and culture representing over 80 tribes during the first half of the 20th...