Investigate major conflicts of the Apache through interactive maps, biographies, and primary documents in this extensive site. The format allows students to select "people" or "conflicts" and then the year.

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...

Immerse in the campfire stories of the people who defined Texas. Find out about how the two Americas: the Europeans' version, and the American Indians' version, started changing forever.

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

This article details the history and way of life of the Apaches in Texas. It describes their interactions with the Spanish explorers, how they were treated like slaves at the Spanish missions, and how their resentment drove them to...

Actual text of the treaty, which promises safe passage to U.S. citizens and establishes military forts and trading posts in Apache territory.

Actual text of the treaty, which establishes the U.S. right to build highways, military forts, and depots on tribal land. Promises annual money and supplies to Indian nations.

This is a chapter excerpt from a book on military history which details the role of the United States Army in the Indian Wars for the years 1865 to 1890.

This article details the history of the Lipan Apache, an important subgroup of the Apache in Texas. To tell their story, it focuses on the history of the Castro Family of Lipan Apache Chief Cuelga de Castro. They received their surname...

This site provides biographical information about the great Native American, Geronimo. This site also contains a few quotes from Geronimo himself as well as a few images of the Native American.

Find a brief recounting of resistance by several Indian tribes in an attempt to maintain their territory. See how the settlers participating in the Oklahoma land rush stole land set aside for several Indian tribes.

Actual text of the Medicine Lodge Treaty, which establishes an Apache reservation, promises to establish reservation schools and increases annual payments of money and supplies.

On this site, students learn about Native American Indian Apache tribe from the Southwest of the United States.

Many beautiful quotes from Geronimo, as well as a short biography.

This extensive article details the evolution of the relationship between the Jumano and the Spanish explorers beginning in 1583. This was a relationship that the Jumano went to great lengths to develop and maintain. They also fostered...

How were the Native Americans of Texas affected by the Spanish rule from 1716 to 1821? How did Indian life change when Texas was led by Stephen F. Austin? This article addresses the relations between Indians and white settlers, as well...

Memorial for the Battle of Little Bighorn, a clash of Native and white cultures, which changed both forever.

This site from Journal of American Indian Education provides a 1965 speech by the chairman of President Johnson's Task Force on Indian Poverty, describes the future of the American Indian.

An account of the long walk of the Navajo to Bosque Redondo and Kit Carson's involvement in the relocation.

A fascinating site that presents the story of Alice Fletcher who traveled to Dakota Territory to live with Sioux women. Click on dates on the calendar for diary entries. Also includes historic photo gallery.

This resource provides first-hand accounts and background information on the Old West. Content touches on crossing the plains, cowboys, train robberies, Dalton Gang's Last Raid, Custer's Last Stand, the Death of Billy the Kid, and much...

This is an excellent introduction to Native American religious beliefs and practices. Includes an explanation of the major Native American Religions and their history. Site is extensive and exclusively text-based.

A comprehensive look at the life of Geronimo, whose extraordinary fierceness and independence led many to consider him gifted with magic. See quotations attributed to him, as well as tales of his fabled ability to walk without leaving...

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.