Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: The Canela Indians
Journey to Brazil and visit the Canela Indians. Learn all about their culture and view artifacts and video footage.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: American Indian Heritage Teaching Resources
Great online resource for finding teaching material to help students learn about American Indian Heritage Month. Features a wealth of information on Native American history, medicine, rituals, religion, art, and culture.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Native American Religion in Early America
Lesson plan page from the National Humanities Center details the religious systems of Native Americans and the similarities and differences with early modern Europeans. The site is very interesting and informative, with pictures and...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Indians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Indian people of India. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Asian Indian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Asian Indian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Other
Indigenous Corporate Training, Canada: Bill C 31; An Indian Act Amendment
From 1869 until 1985 (116 years), if an Indian woman married a non-Indian man, she and the children of the marriage were denied Indian status. In 1985, the Indian Act was amended by the passage of Bill C-31 to remove discrimination...
Georgetown University
Berkley Center: Lyng v. Northwest Indian Cemetery Protective Association
In Lyng v. Northwest Indian Cemetery Protective Association, the Supreme Court considered a free exercise challenge to the U.S. Forest Service's construction of a road through an area used by certain American Indian groups for religious...
University of California
Ucla: Manas: About India
This is a robust site from UCLA with lots of information about Indian cultures, religions, social life and organization, history and politics. Don't expect a zillion pictures, but an in-depth look at the cultures and history.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Religion
Kids learn about Native American Indian religion including the Great Spirit, rites of passage, and medicine men on this website.
California Digital Library
Escholarship Editions: Ceremonial Costumes of the Pueblo Indians
An exhaustive discussion of Virginia Roediger's 1941 book, "Ceremonial Costumes of the Pueblo Indians: Their Evolution, Fabrication, and Significance in the Prayer Drama", that studies in depth the Pueblo Indians; their history, social...
Lin and Don Donn
Native Americans in Olden Times for Kids: Southeast Woodland Indians
A brief overview to the Southeast Woodland Native American culture. Find a map, and a brief discussion of their languages, arts, religions, and tribal organization. Hyperlinks to information on specific Southeast Woodland tribes.
Other
University of Hyderabad: Interaction of Islamic and Indian Culture
This website provides a comprehensive background of the development of religious culture within the subcontinent of India. This unique advancement in culture has been cultivated by the movement and traditions of migrant groups and...
Mex Connect
The Huichol of Mexico: Their Culture, Symbolism, and Art
A collection of informative articles about the Huichol Indians of Mexico. Learn about the people themselves and their way of life, their literature and art, and more. Illustrated.
Other
Interfaith Dialog Center: Hinduism
A good introduction to Hinduism, which provides a brief look at the religion's ancient beginnings, its sacred texts, beliefs and practices, sects, and holy days. Includes a simple explanation of how the monotheistic principle of Hinduism...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Huron Indians
This Catholic Encyclopedia entry was written in 1910 and contains a very complete history of the Huron, as well as in-depth looks at their religion, way of life, and even their personalities as a People. Please note that ?The Catholic...
Other
An Introduction to North America's Native People: Plains Culture Area
A wonderful website from Cabrillo College on the Plains Indians can be found here. It gives an in-depth historical overview, profiles of numerous Plains tribes, the significance of the horse, and great information on their culture and...
Other
Cabrillo College: Native People of North America: Great Basin Culture Area
Contains detailed information on the culture and history of the ancient people who lived in the Great Basin area, and also tells of their culture, religion, and way of life.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Connections Across Water
Global exportation and importation increased when water routes opened up. This unit analyzes how this affected world trade as well as the spread of population, religion, and illness.
Other
Personal: Prayer
This personal site gives a instructional activity by an Indian Swami on the nature of Hindu prayer.
Other
How Does Art Tell Stories?
This lesson plan--for social studies or an art class studying the culture of India--features great clip art examples, resources for teachers, and a glossary of vocabulary words.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: History and Politics: Public Interest Litigation
Though the Constitution of India guarantees equal rights to all citizens, irrespective of race, gender, religion, and other considerations, and the "directive principles of state policy" as stated in the Constitution obligate the...
University of California
Ucla: Manas: Nataraja
Provides a comprehensive description of the dancing Shiva, known as Nataraja, that was popularized during the Chola Dynasty. Contains an image of a Chola bronze Nataraja.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Hartford Web Pub.: Pre Columbian Hispaniola
This site describes the Arawak and Taino Indians on the island of Hispaniola. Read about their lifestyle, housing, dress, food, and religion.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Roots of Hinduism
Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions. It has complex roots, and involves a vast array of practices and a host of deities. Its plethora of forms and beliefs reflects the tremendous diversity of India, where most of its one...