This is the online version of the Smithsonian Institute's exhibit devoted to the people of the Siberian and North American Arctic. The mannequins around the walls represent the peoples of the Crossroads region, dressed in traditional...

According to Canada's 2006 census, the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba had the highest urban, aboriginal population in Canada. Statistics for other urban and regional areas are included on this government site.

Martin Froblisher of England dreamt of finding the passage that would lead to China's riches! His early life as a pirate and rogue is profiled as is his first voyage to the New Lands. His first view of the Inuit led him to believe he had...

Canada's Inuit are best known for carvings made of stone, antler and bone but there are many other mediums that showcase their work including painting, jewelry, and ceramics. This site is a text based overview of their many works.

This lesson plan is for cooperative learning groups. This lesson plan will take place in the classroom and the computer lab. Students will create PowerPoints on the early Americas civilizations of the Hohokam, Anasazi, Mississippians,...

"Echoes" is a story compilation of four recollections by elders in the Northwest Territories.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A letter from Sara Makpah who lives in Canada to her pen pal living in New York City. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This is Susan Aglukark's web site where you can read a biography of her and listen to her music.

Find out about the exciting life of African American explorer Matthew Henson, who helped to discover the North Pole along with Robert Peary. Click on a camera to view some great photos.

Journey to the North Pole in which students and teachers can use this Cyber Hunt to locate new information about this arctic region.

Here is an introduction to the Aboriginal Peoples who live in Canada, also called "First Peoples." Learn about their history before and after colonization, treaties and legislation, the diverse cultures and their demographics.

A four page document in PDF format that describes the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers during the D-Day invasion of World War II and the role the Metis peoples played in the Canadian war effort.

This site is Joseph Bruchac's homepage. It provides links to his biography, a listing of his major works, and other online resources for the author. It also provides links to several of his poems to open or download on mp3.

Enhance your study of world mythology with these articles from Encyclopedia Mythica. Learn about mythic locations, creature, deities, and phenomena from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

A brief description of some of the main Native American tribes that lived in the Arctic, along the Northwest Coast, and in California.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about historical Native American daily life including: clothing, beliefs, food, shelter, and goods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the North Pole, the countries that want to claim it, and the effects of global warming. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Test your knowledge of world mythology by playing Mythology Hangman, a Java applet and website that features images, maps, and descriptions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. It is a great resource to supplement mythology...

Very interesting Smithsonian web exhibition on the culture of the peoples surrounding the Bering Strait. Enter the museum to find lost cultures due to the Cold War. Fun museum to click around in!

This interactive lesson introduces students to the various ways that people work to understand climate change, particularly in the Arctic.

The official guide to Greenland features information about tourism as well as the geography and culture of Greenland.

Investigate new discussions on the presence of humans in North America, and emulate the work of archeologists in dating artifacts at a dig site. Use clay to model how the radioactive isotope of carbon (C14) is used in dating organic...

Nokomis, a 70 year old Ojibwa artist tells stories about the Eastern Woodland Indian culture north of Lake Superior and interprets the native legends and myths that provided much of the imagery of Ojibwa artists like Morrisseau.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a great unit for teaching how the early people migrated to the Americas through the Land Bridge Theory and some of the different characteristics of the Native America's culture.